The Internet and the Intranet are two terms that are often confused, but they have significant differences. The Internet is a global network that connects millions of devices and computers worldwide, while the Intranet is a private network that connects devices and computers within an organization¹.

Some of the key differences between the Internet and the Intranet are:

• The Internet is a public network that anyone can access, while the Intranet is a private network that only authorized users within the organization can access².

• The Internet provides unlimited information from various sources, such as websites and online services, while the Intranet provides limited information from specific sources, such as internal documents and databases¹.

• The Internet is used for communication, sharing of information, e-commerce, education, entertainment, and other purposes, while the Intranet is primarily used for internal communication, collaboration, and information sharing within an organization¹.

• The Internet is unsafe and vulnerable to cyberattacks, while the Intranet is safe and secure with firewalls, encryption, and passwords¹.

• The Internet is accessed from any location with an Internet connection and a compatible device, while the Intranet is accessed from specific devices and locations within the organization².

Here are some examples of using the Internet and the Intranet:

• Using social media on your phone or researching resources via Google are examples of using the Internet¹.

• A company using an Intranet to communicate internally with its employees and share information is an example of using the Intranet³.