Analyzing privacy Issues relating to P2P networks

Lab # 2: Analyzing
privacy Issues relating to P2P networks
In a traditional
computer network, one or more central servers typically provide all of the
services
available
on the network. An example of this is the numerous FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
and HTTP
(HyperText
Transfer Protocol) servers on the Internet that provide file resources for
download from
clients
seeking these services. In contrast to this client-server model of a network,
another approach is
to
distribute the brunt of providing services among the nodes, or peers, such that
each node is both a
client and
a server. This type of network is called a peer-to-peer (P2P) network.

More
technically, a P2P network is a special type of computer network that exhibits
self-organization, symmetric communication, and distributed control. The
network is self-organizing in that there is typically no centralization of
resources. As a result, link capacity is typically distributed throughout peers
in the network, and as a result control is distributed, as well. As such, the
P2P network model stands in direct contrast to the traditional client-server
networking model. Whereas a client-server network requires that the server has
copious link capacity to feed clients, a P2P network pools the resources of
each peer for the common good. However, due to the decentralized and peer-relying
nature of P2P networks, they are also susceptible to attacks, which we will
explore in this paper.

First, we present some background on P2P networks, including its inception,
rise in popularity as an application, and its querying structure. Next, we
examine different ways that P2P networks are often attacked, including denying
services, contaminating the network, and compromising personal information of
the peers. Finally, we look at some solutions to the attacks and security
issues.

Task1:
First,
present some background on P2P networks, including its inception, rise in
popularity as an application, and its querying structure.

Task2:
Examine
different ways that P2P networks are often attacked, including denying
services, contaminating the network, and compromising personal information of
the peers.

Task3:
List
solutions to the attacks and security issues

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