1) What is Network Security?

A) Network security consists of the policies and practices adopted to prevent and
monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network
and network-accessible resources.
2) How does network security work?
A) Network security combines multiple layers of defenses at the edge and in the
network. Each network security layer implements policies and controls. Authorized
users gain access to network resources, but malicious actors are blocked from
carrying out exploits and threats.
3) What are the different types of network security?
A) There are many different types of network security features are available, they
are:
Access control, Antivirus and antimalware software, Application security,
Behavioral analytics, Data loss prevention, Email security, Firewalls, Intrusion
prevention systems, Mobile device security, Network segmentation, Security
information and event management, VPN, Web security, Wireless security, etc.
4) What is a firewall?
A) Firewalls put up a barrier between your trusted internal network and untrusted
outside networks, such as the Internet. They use a set of defined rules to allow or
block traffic. A firewall can be hardware, software, or both.
5) What is Intrusion prevention systems (IPS)?
A) An intrusion prevention system (IPS) scans network traffic to actively block
attacks.
6) What is a VPN?
A) A virtual private network encrypts the connection from an endpoint to a network,
often over the Internet. Typically, a remote-access VPN uses IPsec or Secure
Sockets Layer to authenticate the communication between device and network.