Network Security

Network Security

1. Network vulnerabilities and risks

   • Malware
     • Replicates and slows down computer, can be used to monitor keystrokes and find passwords
   • Phishing
     • Identity theft through fake emails, can give you viruses
   • Ransomware
   • Trojan horse
   • Brute Force Attack
   • Denial of Service
   • Social Engineering
   • Man in the middle
   • Data Interception
   • Packet Sniffing / eavesdropping
   • Message Tampering
   • SQL Injection
     • Hackers use unsecure pieces of code to execute commands and access user data

2. Network prevention methods

   • Anti-Malware Software
     • Prevents, detects and removes malware
   • Firewalls
     • Filter out "threatening" communications
   • User Access Levels
     • A simple yet efficient way of preventing a fair amount of hacks. User access levels are put in place so that only people who are trusted are set to a high enough level to access and edit important data.
   • Password Strength Checker
     • These are really good at helping you make sure that your password is as secure as possible, to prevent any break-in attempts that may occur.
   • Data Encrpytion
     • These hide your data from other people, so that hackers have a harder time trying to find and steal your personal data.
   • Storage Device Virus Scanning
   • Penetration Testing
   • Network Forensics
   • Network Security Policies