Data Communication and
Computer Networks:
Assignment Overview
This presentation covers VPNs, cloud networking, IoT challenges,
SDN architecture, and future trends.
Explore how new technologies improve network security,
scalability, and performance.
Presented BY
Aaditya Patil
INTRODUCTION
This presentation covers five key topics in Data
Communication and Computer Networks:
1. VPNs
2. Cloud Networking
3. IoT Network Challenges
4. Software Defined Networking (SDN)
5. Future of Networking (5G, AI, Edge)
We’ll explore how these technologies improve
network security, performance, and scalability.
VPNs and Cloud Networking: Secure &
Flexible Connections
VPN Security Benefits Site-to-Site vs Remote Access Cloud Networking & Hybrid
Encrypts data to keep • Site-to-site: connects entire Systems
communications private and safe. networks securely Combines cloud resources with
• Remote access: individual users on-premises systems.
• Protects against hackers and
connect remotely • Offers scalable, flexible
eavesdropping
• Both extend secure access beyond connectivity
• Secures public Wi-Fi and remote
physical boundaries • Supports hybrid deployments
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for business agility
IoT Network Challenges: Scalability, Data,
and Security
Scalability Issues Data Management Security Concerns
Handling billions of devices Massive data volumes demand Vulnerabilities in IoT devices risk
requires vast network resources efficient storage and rapid unauthorized access and data
and smart management. processing capabilities. breaches.
● SDN Architecture and
Advantages Over
Traditional Networks
Key Components
• Controller: The centralized management brain
• Switches: Data forwarding devices
• Applications: Network policies and controls
Differences from Traditional Networks
• Centralized control vs decentralized
• Programmability for dynamic adjustments
• Faster deployment and greater flexibility
Future of Networking: 5G, AI, and Edge
Computing
● AI Integration
2 Enhances network management and
automates threat detection.
● 5G
1
Provides ultra-fast speeds and low
latency for real-time applications.
● Edge Networking
Processes data near sources,
3 reducing delays and bandwidth use.
Together, these technologies will transform connectivity in the next decade.
Conclusion
• Modern networking is rapidly evolving with
technologies like VPNs, cloud, SDN, IoT, and 5G.
• These tools improve security, flexibility, and
performance across systems.
• The future of networking will be smarter, faster,
and more connected than ever.
• Thank you! Any questions?
