25 Jun Network Security – What it is and why it is important
WHAT IS NETWORK SECURITY?
When dealing with any type of technology, a network security is required to prevent unauthorized access to a user’s data and information. A network security could be in a form of hardware or software. Firewalls and proxy servers are forms of network security hardware whilst access control, data loss prevention, anti-virus and anti-malware are identified as network security software.
WHY IS NETWORK SECURITY IMPORTANT?
- The risk of falling prey to cyber threats such as ransomware, malware are avoided.
- It prevents the loss of data, identity theft and breaches
- It enables the detection of an intrusion into an individual or organizations network and infrastructure.
TYPES OF NETWORK SEURITY & THEIR FUNCTIONS:
Access Control: This security strategy gives special access to a group of people who intend to use data and information in a computing environment. Thus, login credentials such as usernames, passwords, face ID and multi factor authentication are required before one is granted access.
Firewall: Firewalls are needed to control network traffic. Firewalls serve as a barrier between unauthorized and authorized networks into a computer system. With the help of its encryptions and configurations it is able to determine and block any unwanted, dangerous and unauthorized connections from breaking and hacking into an organizations networks and infrastructure. Firewalls could either be a hardware or software.
VPN: A VPN is also known as virtual private network. It is used to secure communications between two or more networks over the internet to provide security and privacy.
VPNs tend to give a user online privacy and animosity.
Anti-virus softwares: These softwares are installed to scan and detect any form of virus and malicious file which have infected an organizations end point devices. Through this, they are able to flag, remove and block all files which have the potential of invading and infecting assets such as personal computers, servers, and mobile devices
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