Introduction to

Network Security
Securing data on networks is essential in today's digital age. This presentation
will provide an overview of common threats, encryption protocols, and key
network security technologies to help protect sensitive information.

by Amatullah Mufaddal Saldiwala

Importance of Securing Data on
Networks
Data Protection Compliance Business Continuity

Safeguard sensitive Adhere to industry Prevent network disruptions

information like financial
records, customer data, and
intellectual property from
unauthorized access and
theft.
regulations and standards to and data breaches that can
avoid costly penalties and cripple operations and
reputational damage. damage consumer trust.
Common Threats to Network Security
Malware
Viruses, trojans, and ransomware
that infiltrate systems and steal or
hold data hostage.
Insider Threats
Malicious actions by trusted
employees or contractors with
access to confidential company data.
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2 Hacking Attempts
Unauthorized access by
cybercriminals to gain control of
networks and extract sensitive
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information.
Distributed Denial-of-
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Service (DDoS)
Overwhelming networks with traffic
to disrupt operations and deny
legitimate user access.
Encryption and Authentication Protocols

1 SSL/TLS
Secure encrypted connections for web traffic and data transmission.

2 Multi-Factor Authentication
Requiring multiple verification steps to confirm user identity and prevent
unauthorized access.

3 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Digital certificates and key pairs to authenticate users and encrypt sensitive
communications.
Firewalls and Network Segmentation

Firewalls Access Control Lists

Monitor and control incoming and outgoing Define granular permissions to restrict user
network traffic to detect and block threats. and device access to specific network
resources.

Network Segmentation VLANs

Divide the network into isolated sections to Logically separate network traffic and users
limit the spread of attacks and contain into distinct broadcast domains for
breaches. enhanced security.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Systems

Threat Proactive Reporting and Automated

Monitoring Prevention Insights Responses
Continuously Automatically block Provide detailed logs Leverage machine
analyze network and mitigate detected and reports to help learning to
activity to identify attacks in real-time security teams autonomously adapt
and flag suspicious to protect the investigate and to new threats and
behavior. network. respond to incidents. attack patterns.
Secure Remote Access and VPNs
Authentication
Verify user identity through strong multi-factor authentication methods.

Encryption
Establish encrypted tunnels to protect data in transit over public networks.

Access Control
Restrict remote access privileges and monitor user activities closely.
Conclusion
Comprehensive network security is essential to safeguarding sensitive data and
ensuring business continuity. By implementing robust encryption, authentication,
firewalls, and intrusion detection systems, organizations can effectively mitigate
a wide range of cyber threats.