Network Vulnerabilities

Network Vulnerabilities

1. anti malware software

   • Anti-malware is any resource that protects computers and systems against malware, including viruses, spyware and other harmful programs.

2. firewalls

   • A firewall is recognized as the first line of defense in securing sensitive information. Firewalls block unauthorized access to or from private networks and are often employed to prevent unauthorized Web users or illicit software from gaining access to private networks connected to the Internet.

3. password strength checker

   • a password strength checker gets you to input your password and tests the security level of it. It will then recommend ideas to strengthen the password if possible.

4. data encryption

   • data encryption uses a series of algorithms which then codes your information making it not acesable for others to view.

5. storage device virus scanning

   • this checks any storage devices to see if any viruses are present.

6. penetration testing

   • it is an authorised attack on a computer

7. network forensics

   • Network forensics is a sub-branch of digital forensics relating to the monitoring and analysis of computer network traffic for the purposes of information gathering, legal evidence, or intrusion detection.

8. network security policies

   • it is a generic document that outlines rules for computer network access.