January 8, 2025
Network Security is the field of cybersecurity that protects computer networks and systems from cyberthreats and cyberattacks. The goal is to:
What it includes:
configurations, hardware, software, policies, procedures, and technologies.
Some types of network security protections include:
Firewalls are a common network security device that can be software programs, hardware devices, or a combination of both. They block unsolicited traffic from entering a network, while still allowing access to legitimate requests
Network security combines multiple layers of defenses at the edge and in the network. Each network security layer implements policies and controls. Authorized users gain access to network resources, but malicious actors are blocked from carrying out exploits and threats.
Digitization has transformed our world. How we live, work, play, and learn have all changed. Every organization that wants to deliver the services that customers and employees demand must protect its network. Network security also helps you protect proprietary information from attack. Ultimately it protects your reputation.
