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Presentation on
“NETWORK SECURITY ”
Topic-NETWORK SECURITY

Session: 2023-2024
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
Fourth semester
Department of Computer Science (UTD) Ambikapur
Sant Gahira Guru Vishwavidyalaya Surguja, Ambikapur

Submitted to: Submitted by:

Mr. H.S.P. Tonde Narendra kumar sahu
(HOD)
Dep. Of computer science
NETWORK SECURITY
 Content

• What is Network Security

• History of Network Security
• Importance of Network Security
• Network Security Threats
• Network Security Technologies
• Challenges on network security
 What is Network Security
• Network security is an extremely important topic
in today's digital age. Network security means
protecting the networks, data, and hardware that
are connected to the Internet. Today, networks are
being used in almost every field and the amount of
digital data is increasing rapidly. In such a situation,
network security has become very important.
Under network security, protection is provided
against threats like cyber attacks, data theft,
malware and viruses on the network
 History of Network Security

• Network security began in the 1970s when the

first computer network, ARPANET, was
developed. 1971 saw the first computer virus,
Creeper, on the ARPANET. It was a program
that spread itself over the network.
• This was followed by increased attention to
network security with the expansion of the
Internet in the 1980s. Security technologies
such as firewalls and antivirus were developed.
 Network Security Threats
• Malware – These are harmful software that enter the network and steal or destroy
data. Viruses, Trojans, spyware etc. are examples of malware.
• Phishing – Here hackers fraudulently obtain user passwords and other personal
information.
• Denial of Service Attack – In this, hackers bring down the network by sending heavy
traffic to the server.
• Man in the Middle Attack – Hackers steal data by interfering between the user and
the server.
• SQL Injection – Used to cause damage to the database and steal data.
• Zero-day attacks – are carried out by taking advantage of vulnerabilities in new
software.
 Network Security Technologies
• Firewall – It acts like a wall at the boundary of the network and prevents
suspicious activities coming from outside.
• Antivirus software – It detects and removes malware, viruses, and other
security threats.
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS) – It detects suspicious activities on the
network and generates alerts.
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) – It provides a secure connection by
encrypting the data.
• Software updates and patches – Required to address new security
vulnerabilities.
• Secure passwords and two-factor authentication – enhance account
security.
• Data Backup and Recovery – helps to restore data.
Challenges on network security
• New threats are constantly emerging – like zero-day attacks,
ransomware etc. are posing new challenges.
• BYOD trend makes control difficult – increased security risks as
employees bring their own devices.
• Use of cloud computing – Keeping data secure on the cloud is
challenging.
• Budget constraints – Investing in safety equipment and training is
expensive.
• Employee compliance – It is difficult to get safety policies to be
followed.
• Lack of awareness – Employees are not aware of cyber threats.
Importance of Network Security

• Network security is very important because in today's digital age,

almost everything we do is connected to the Internet. Without
network security, our private and confidential data may be at risk.
• Network security is very important for companies because their
sensitive data like financial records, customer information,
intellectual property etc. can prove to be very harmful for the
company if it gets into the hands of hackers.
Thank you