INTRANET - A private network, similar to the Internet and using the same protocols and technology, that is contained within an enterprise. It may consist of many inter-linked local area networks (LANs), desktop computers, websites and portals, and email system(s). However, in common vernacular, the intranet is the internal website home page that is for employees only -- and the other internal websites that link to it. However, any intranet plan should encompass all internal facing websites, and apply standards across the network, including all social media, email and related systems.