Network and Security Report: Encryption, Wireless and IoT Overview

This report provides a detailed analysis of network and security concepts. It begins by comparing encryption standards such as 3DES, AES, and RSA, highlighting their key differences in terms of key size, computation time, performance, and memory usage within WiMax technology. The report then delves into wireless communication, explaining the challenges of shared wireless mediums and the role of CSMA technology in traffic coordination, including the use of RTS/CTS techniques. Finally, the report explores the development of ZigBee technology for low-power networking and the evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT), discussing its origins, current state, and potential future improvements, including the role of RFID technology. The report incorporates references from various academic sources to support its findings.