A comprehensive examination of network protocols, including their fundamental principles, significance, and potential security ramifications in Uganda

 Echegu Darlington Arinze and Chukwuemeka Odi Agwu

School of Mathematics and Computing, Kampala International University, Uganda

Email: darlington.echegu@kiu.ac.ug nzeechegu@gmail.com

ORCID: 0009-0002-6644-1709

                                                                          ABSTRACT

The fundamental protocols of networks provide the indispensable basis for communication networks in our digital era. They enable these systems and devices to exchange data seamlessly, even though they are diverse by nature. Technological development in Uganda happens at a fast pace, which requires the bare minimum of basic information, knowledge, and relevance of the Internet Protocols to support socioeconomic Darwinism. This article will delve into the intricacies of Ugandan network protocols, highlighting their role in safeguarding various technical services. This article aims to examine various tasks and duties associated with a technology, such as data transmission, its compatibility with other systems, and its broad support for emerging services like audio/video streaming and real-time communication. Furthermore, it frequently entails combining network protocols into protocol suites, either in the form of the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) or OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model. Network protocols present numerous opportunities and challenges in Uganda. Examples include limited infrastructure, restricted rural connections, and financial constraints. Other than that, the report deals with some security issues caused by protocols and emphasises the importance of strong security measures like encryption, authentication, integrity verification, and access control protocols to protect Uganda’s digital infrastructure. We utilised relevant published data (2004–2014) from diverse, reliable databases. This highlights the significant role that network protocols play in Uganda’s technological progress. They emphasise the need for parties to adopt safe communication tactics in conjunction with the implementation of network security best practices. This will ensure that there is a permanent extension and owner data in a digital context. 

Keywords: Network Protocols, Fundamentals, Significance, Security, Uganda

CITE AS: Echegu Darlington Arinze and Chukwuemeka Odi Agwu (2024). A comprehensive examination of network protocols, including their fundamental principles, significance, and potential security ramifications in Uganda. INOSR Experimental Sciences 13(3):8-14. https://doi.org/10.59298/INOSRES/2024/133814.000