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title: What's Your Address? IP Basics for Security
description: In the security business? Don't get the joke? It's time for a security tech update. IPV4, IPV6, MAC, LAN, WAN, VPN, iSCSI, public, static, and other IT....
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# [What's Your Address? IP Basics for Security](https://blog.midches.com/blog/address-ip-basics-for-security)

 Written by [Matt Golueke](https://blog.midches.com/blog/author/matt-golueke) | Feb 15, 2016 2:07:07 PM

Depending on your place in the "buyer's journey" toward IP video surveillance or a modern intrusion detection system, or maybe even an IP intercom solution, you may or may not get this...

If you're in the security business and you don't get the joke, it's time for a security tech update. IPV4, IPV6, MAC, Loop Back, LAN, WAN, VPN, iSCSI, and other IT terms are the new basics for the security professional.

Fortunately we've assembled easy-to-read resources for you to help beef up your knowledge base:

- [Network Infrastructure Resources](https://securityanswers.midches.com/transmission-infrastructure-solutions-resource-site)
- [DIY: Network & Fiber System Builder](http://midches.com/resources/diy-network-switch-selection-tool/)
- [10 Steps: IP Video Journey](http://midches.com/resources/10-steps-to-ip-video/)
- [Fundamentals of IP Video for Security Professionals](https://securityanswers.midches.com/fundamentals-of-ip-video-ebook-download)
- [IP VIdeo Buyer's Guide](https://securityanswers.midches.com/it-departments-video-surveillance-buyers-guide-ebook)
- [IP Video: What Matters to IT and Security](http://midches.com/resources/downloads-technical-support/help-by-category/camera-systems/ip-video-education/ip-video-what-matters-to-it-and-security)
- [Alarm & IP Video Integrated](http://midches.com/resources/downloads-technical-support/help-by-category/ifa-tools/ifa-toolsifa-toolsboschids/)
- [3 Most Common Ways Hacks Happen in Your Video Security System](https://securityanswers.midches.com/3-common-external-hacks)
- [Fiber Optics for Security: Don’t be afraid to add fiber to your diet…](https://blog.midches.com/blog/fiber-optics-for-security)
- [Data Security: Securing IP video surveillance systems](https://blog.midches.com/blog/data-security-securing-ip-video-systems)
- [Networking and Fiber Optic Training](http://www.comnet.net/resources/product-training.html)

Perhaps you're getting ready to take on a security project and need help getting in front of the technology shift a little faster.  Our network infrastructure, intercom, IP video, and intrusion detection experts can help. [Click here to contact us for free expert advice!](http://midches.com/about/contact-us/)

 

 

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