Internet and intranet - that is the difference

In this practical tip, we explain the difference between the terms internet and intranet.

The difference between the internet and intranet

We have summarized the most important facts about the term Internet for you.

• The Internet is a decentralized, global network that consists of several local individual networks. It forms the largest network in the world.
• A rapid exchange of data and information is guaranteed via various Internet services, for example the famous World Wide Web or in the form of e-mails.
• These services work with the so-called TCP / IP protocol, which serves as the basis for the communication and information infrastructure.

This is how the intranet differs from the internet

So that you know what the term intranet means, we have listed the most important facts for you below.

• The term intranet is also understood to mean a communication network. The difference to the Internet, however, is that the intranet is used to exchange information within a company or institution. In contrast to the Internet, this communication network is much smaller.
• The aim of an internal company network is to protect against external access from outside, which is only guaranteed by a company-owned firewall.
• The intranet is an independent network that is not directly connected to the Internet, but works in the same way.
• Taking into account the settings of the company network, access from an intranet to the Internet is possible, but not the other way around. Only with special consent from the company side and with the help of the Internet can third parties access the company's intranet.