Network Security

Network Security

1. Firewall

   • A firewall allows and denies data in and out into the computer from a network
   • Without a firewall you would recieve and send any data without controll.

2. Encryption

   • Scrambles up data in a unique code for someone that can decrypt it. Usually used for important data.
   • Without encryption everyone would be able to access and read all your private, secret or important information and files.

3. Passwords

   • A word or phrase about 6-12 characters long to protect your online data.

4. Physical security

   • Security that is in real life, not the software. It's physical like locking a door
   • Without Physical Security, People could just enter where the network storage place is and destory the equiment and corupt the files.

5. User Access Levels

   • The level of control over the network that the user is given.