What is network security?
Network security consists of the provisions and policies adopted by a network administrator to prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or
denial of a computer
network and
network-accessible resources. Network security involves the authorization of
access to data in a network, which is controlled by the network administrator.
Users choose or are assigned an ID and password or other authenticating
information that allows them access to information and programs within their
authority. Network security covers a variety of computer networks, both public
and private, that are used in everyday jobs conducting transactions and
communications among businesses, government agencies and individuals. Networks
can be private, such as within a company, and others which might be open to
public access. Network security is involved in organizations, enterprises, and
other types of institutions. It does as its title explains: It secures the
network, as well as protecting and overseeing operations being done. The most
common and simple way of protecting a network resource is by assigning it a
unique name and a corresponding password.
The 5 basic things that you need to know
about network security can keep your network safe and secure which is:
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Router Security
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Your router can be configured to cover
your various IP addresses, turn off broadcasting your wireless signal, set up
wireless security passwords and networks and even firewall your network.
Your
router is essentially the key to your network security and when properly set up
will protect all of your systems from damage and access. This is the outer
level of protection and can be considered the front door to your network.
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Firewall
Security
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Each computer on your network should be
protected by firewall security. A firewall can block out intruders, hide your
documents and files and even catch and destroy viruses and spyware.
Firewalls
can be a disturbance to computer users but are commanding for protecting the
system and there are several unremarkable firewall security programs that will
run in the background and only call attention when there is a problem.
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Cyber
Security
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There are several ways to maintain cyber
security for your network. The first being firewalls and second generation
firewalls for double protection. The next option is a virus and spyware program
that will sweep your system and all files and downloads to protect from Trojans
and other malware.
You should also use your intellects to make sure that you
protect sensitive personal information from being distributed on the Internet
and change passwords regularly to make sure that your network is impassable.
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Unsecure
Network Expenses
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Your network is the
hub of all computer activity and keeping it safe and sound is important for not
only your information, work, and files but also for your folder. Hackers and
malware can cause serious damage to your computers and cost you repair fees and
even cause you to have to replace systems. Even having a simple virus removed
can cause a great deal of money when you have to take your computer to a
service shop. There may be some costs incurred to make your network secure but
it’s much less than the cost and damage if you get hacked or infected on a
network level.
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Professional
Network Security
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Network security is nothing to take lightly.
There are so many levels of protection you can enable that there is no reason
for your network to ever be helpless. If you are “technically ignorant” or
generally have no sign as to how to go about setting up a secure network, contact
a professional who can help you get your network security set up for your home
or office. Don’t take the chance of your wireless signal being stolen by random
strangers who can use that “in” to get into your computers and gather
information or corrupt your systems.
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