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    Introduction to Network

    Security
    Network security is a critical component of any organization's IT infrastructure.
    It encompasses the policies, processes, and technologies designed to safeguard
    the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information.

    R by Rishika Jain
    Common Network Security Threats

    1 Malware Attacks
    Malicious software such as viruses, worms, and ransomware pose a significant threat to
    network security.

    2 Phishing and Social Engineering


    Deceptive tactics used to trick users into revealing sensitive information or providing
    unauthorized access.

    3 Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks


    Overwhelming a network or system to disrupt services and prevent legitimate users from
    accessing them.
    Importance of Network Security for Corporate
    Houses
    Protection of Sensitive Mitigating Financial Risks Preserving Business
    Data Reputation

    Ensuring the confidentiality and Preventing financial losses due Enhancing customer trust and
    integrity of proprietary and to data breaches, theft, or confidence by demonstrating a
    customer information. unauthorized access. commitment to data protection.
    Best Practices for Network Security
    Regular Security Audits Employee Awareness Multifactor
    Training Authentication
    Conducting routine Educating staff about security Implementing additional
    assessments to identify risks, policies, and procedures layers of authentication to
    vulnerabilities and to promote a culture of enhance access control and
    weaknesses in the network vigilance. protect sensitive data.
    infrastructure.
    Network Security Tools and Technologies

    Firewall Protection Data Encryption Intrusion Detection


    Systems (IDS)
    Firewalls act as a barrier between Using cryptographic algorithms to
    a trusted internal network and secure sensitive data, making it Monitoring network or system
    untrusted external networks, unreadable to unauthorized users. activities for malicious activities
    controlling incoming and outgoing or policy violations.
    traffic.
    Network Security Policies and Procedures

    Policy Development Establishing clear guidelines for network access,


    data protection, and incident response.

    Access Control Defining and enforcing user privileges,


    permissions, and restrictions to minimize security
    risks.

    Incident Reporting Implementing procedures for reporting and


    addressing security incidents promptly and
    effectively.
    Incident Response and Disaster
    Recovery
    1 Preparation
    Creating and testing a comprehensive incident response plan to address security
    breaches and mitigate their impact.

    2 Restoration
    Rapidly restoring systems, data, and services after a security incident to minimize
    downtime and losses.

    3 Review and Improvement


    Evaluating response effectiveness and updating procedures based on lessons learned
    from incidents.
    Future of Network Security

    AI and Machine Learning Zero Trust Architecture Blockchain Security


    Adoption of strict access Exploration of blockchain
    Integration of advanced controls and continuous applications for enhancing data
    technologies to automate threat monitoring to counter evolving integrity and secure
    detection and response cyber threats. transactions.
    processes.

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