Basics of Network Security

Synopsis

The alarming escalation in security breaches constitutes a real threat for corporations. It becomes critical, then, to implement sound security measures to dramatically reduce potential losses. Find out how you, as a manager, can minimize the risks posed by internal and external threats to your business network.

Objectives

• Understand the types of threats to security
• Understand the consequences of security threats
• Manage the threats by understanding some security solutions

Outline

• Introduction
• Overview
• Objectives
• What is Network Security?
• The Importance of Security
• Protection From What?
• The Main Sources of Network Security Threats
• Know Your Enemy
• Internal Threats
• External Threats
• External Threats: Malicious Programs
• Internet Attacks
• Web Browsing and Information Exchange
• Software Security Holes
• Checkpoint I
• Preventive Measures
• Managing the Risk: Adopting a Network Security Policy
• Employee Awareness
• Risk Assessment
• Access Control
• Good Practices
• System Audit
• Backup and Recovery
• Network Security Solutions
• Firewalls
• Anti-virus Software
• Web Browser Settings
• Securing the Exchange of Information
• Passwords
• Additional Precautions
• Final Checkpoint

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