Securing Network Devices

Securing Network Devices

1. Network security is now an integral part of computer networking. Network security involves protocols, technologies, devices, tools, and techniques to secure data and mitigate threats.

2. Network security relates directly to an organization's business continuity. Network security breaches can disrupt e-commerce, cause the loss of business data, threaten people’s privacy, and compromise the integrity of information.

3. An attack vector is a path or other means by which an attacker can gain access to a server, host, or network. Many attack vectors originate from outside the corporate network.