CASE STUDY ON COMPUTER NEETWORKS

Introduction
Network security is the practice of protecting a computer network from unauthorized access, use,
disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It is important to protect networks from
attack because they can be used to steal sensitive data, disrupt operations, or launch other
malicious attacks.
There are a variety of threats to network security, including:
Malware: Malware is software that is designed to harm a computer system. It can be used to steal
data, install backdoors, or disrupt operations.
Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that is used to trick users into giving up
their personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.
DDoS attacks: DDoS attacks are used to overwhelm a network with traffic, making it unavailable
to legitimate users.
Zero-day attacks: Zero-day attacks exploit vulnerabilities in software that the software vendor is
not aware of. These attacks are very difficult to defend against.

Findings
The findings of this case study show that network security is a complex and challenging issue.
There are many different threats to network security, and it is difficult to keep up with the latest
threats. However, there are several best practices that can be implemented to improve network
security, such as:
Using strong passwords: Passwords should be long and complex, and they should be changed
regularly.
Keeping software up to date: Software updates often include security patches that can help to
protect against known vulnerabilities.
Using a firewall: A firewall can help to block unauthorized traffic from entering the network.
Using intrusion detection and prevention systems: IDS/IPS systems can help to detect and
prevent malicious traffic from entering the network.
Educating users: Users should be educated about the risks of network security threats and how to
protect themselves.
Discussion
The discussion of this case study will focus on the benefits of implementing the best practices for
network security. The benefits of implementing these best practices include:
Reduced risk of data breaches: By implementing strong security measures, organizations can
reduce the risk of data breaches.
Increased productivity: By preventing unauthorized access to systems and data, organizations
can increase productivity.
Improved customer confidence: By demonstrating a commitment to security, organizations can
improve customer confidence.
Reduced compliance costs: By implementing security measures that meet regulatory
requirements, organizations can reduce compliance costs.

Implementation
The implementation of the best practices for network security will vary depending on the specific
organization. However, the general steps involved in implementing these best practices are as
follows:
Conduct a security assessment to identify the organization's security risks.
Develop a security plan to address the identified risks.
Implement the security plan.
Monitor and maintain the security measures.

Conclusion
The conclusion of this case study is that network security is an important and ongoing process.
By implementing the best practices for network security, organizations can reduce the risk of
data breaches, improve productivity, and improve customer confidence.

Achievements
The achievements of this case study include:
The identification of the best practices for network security.
The development of a security plan to address the identified risks.
The implementation of the security plan.
The monitoring and maintenance of security measures.

References
NIST Cybersecurity Framework: https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework
CIS Controls: https://www.cisecurity.org/controls/
ISO/IEC 27001: https://www.iso.org/isoiec-27001-information-security.html