network security
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Security
Networking security in today's world is a serious issue. We constantly hear about hackers etc. Network administrators are specially trained on methods how to protect a network from unauthorized access. Networking security consists of many different factors. They are:
- The network topology
A network's security may lie in the topology. If the internet is filtered out through four routers, then it may be a lot more difficult for a hacker to break into a network and filter out all of the subnets. The style of topology chosen is really important.
- The network anti-virus and firewall programs
These are the most important programs when it comes to computer and network defence. Anti-virus programs are designed to detect viruses, worms, and trogjans from infecting a computer. Firewall programs are designed to limit the amount of internet activity by blocking off certain unneccesary ports to help prevent hackers from breaking into a network through these open ports...