Network Security - Threats and Techniques to be safe digitally

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NETWORK
SECURITY

• A boon for a secured virtual space

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INTRODUCTION

• With more than 4.1 billion users across the
  world, the internet and digital technology has
  swapped almost all spheres of human lives and
  thereby remaining up-to-date with contemporary
  technology becomes vital.
• With this great use , scope and span the
  internet also brings with itself black intentions
  of hackers and thereby network security becomes
  a major aspect to be considered.

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WHAT ARE THESE THREATS?

• Cyber threats are the threats from various
  malicious softwares and software attackers which
  include
• Viruses
• Trojan horses
• Malware
• Spyware and Adware
• Rogue Security Software
• Ransomware
• Phishing
• Hacking and cracking,etc

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The solution to our problem
NETWORK SECURITY

• Prevention , protection and post-attack measures
  are the three broader approaches that we can
  employ to remain secure.
• Security can be achieved at personal level via
  some simple tools and basic awareness and at
  global level via strict cyber laws.

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Network security techniques

• Antivirus
• It is an software program that is employed in
  any system to prevent any malicious activity
• It can be downloaded or purchased for securing
  systems against malicious attacks. It detects and
  removes malware and thereby helps us protect our
  system.

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• Firewall
• These are used to protect internal/private
  
  networks.
• They can also be used to govern activities taking
  place within the network.
• Intrusion Detection System
• These are another major activity
  control system that can be used to detect
  
• and report any unnecessary activity
  that takes place over the network.

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• Setting strong password
• This technique can be employed at personal level
  via some basic awareness while setting
  password which are
• Use at least 4 characters
• Use special characters along with regular
  alphabets
• Initials from lines from any adage or any saying
  which is very personal to you can be used to set
  password
• Never share your password with anyone if done
  then change your password as early as possible to
  prevent any misuse.

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• Virtual Private Networks(VPNs)
• These involve encryption process to attain
  security.
• They are used to obtain privacy and data security
  over the internet via hiding your IP address and
  physical location.
• Email security application
• It is an application specific protection
  technique. A safe mailing environment free of
  spams can be achieved via this as it blocks
  phishing, viruses, worms, etc. that may cause
  email security threats.

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• IT Security Frameworks
• They are used by private companies with good
  employee base to manage security within the
  entreprise.
• Various companies depending on their size and
  security needs use this technique to ensure that
  things go safe within the organization.

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Conclusion

• Various other techniques like data loss
  prevention, network segmentation, behavioral
  analytics, endpoint security, etc. can be used to
  protect the network.
• Network security encompasses awareness at
  personal level much more than regulations but
  strict action needs to be taken against any
  malicious activity if detected in order to obtain
  a safe virtual world.
• Regards,
• Technology Moon

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