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Chapter 11, Problem 1Q
Program Plan Intro

Network security:

  • Network security is an activity used to protect the reliability and usability of data and network.
  • It is the collection of software and hardware technology.
  • It aims different types of threats and halt them from entering or spreading on the network.

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Important factors on network security:

Factors that have brought improved importance on network security are as follows:

  • Directors and officers of an organization are involved in various legal actions.
  • Highly publicized denial-of-service incidents.
  • Losses related with computer frauds are greater than losses not associated with computers on a per incident basis.
  • Requiring controls by government regulatory organizations.
  • Current highly broadcast cases of viruses and illegally initiated acts of penetration.
  • Improved possible liability of the organization's assets.
  • Strategic asset of data.

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