Network Security

Network Security

» Why Security?

» Security Threats

» Physical Analogies

» Security Elements

Why Security?

Three primary reasons:

Policy vulnerabilities
Configuration vulnerabilities
Technology vulnerabilities

And People Eager to Take Advantage of the Vulnerabilities

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Security Threats

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Physical Analogies to Network Security

Doors, locks & guards	»	Firewalls & access controls
Keys & badges	»	Authentication
Surveillance cameras & motion sensors	»	Intrusion detection system

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Security Elements

Identity
- Accurately identify users
- Determine what users are allowed to do

Integrity
- Ensure network availability
- Provide perimeter security
- Ensure privacy

Active audit
- Recognize network weak spots
- Detect and react to intruders

Security is a mission-critical business requirement for all networks

Security requires a global, corporate-wide policy

Security requires a multi-layered implementation

Security design requires detailed knowledge of your network systems technology and equipment.

We can help!

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