Identifying and Preventing Vulnerabilities

Identifying and Preventing Vulnerabilities

1. FireWalls

   • A firewall acts as a barrier between a trusted network and an untrusted betwork.
   • It Protects a network or system from unauthorized access with a firewall

2. 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

3. Penetration Testing

   • Penetration testing is the practice of testing a computer system, network or Web application to find vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit.

4. Network Policies

   • Network policies provide rules and guidelines on what network users can and cannot do.

5. Anti Malware Software

   • Anti-virus software is designed to detect and block attacks from malware. Some operating systems have their own inbuilt anti-virus software.

6. User Access Levels

   • A network manager will normally control the level of access people have to the network. General users will not have the ability to download any software

7. Passwords

   • A password is a word or a string of characters used for a user to prove the identity to gain access to their resources.

8. Encryption

   • Encryption is a method of changing the original numbers and characters so that they are hidden or disguised. This is important if you are sending sensitive information.