Network Security Solutions

Term Paper # 104051

Business > Management
Computer and Technology > Internet
Computer and Technology > Networks
Computer and Technology > Software

This paper explores the options to improve network security for a specific company.

1,958 words () | 5 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper looks at a case where offices are linked to the Internet using a server system intended to provide sufficient security for data sent or received, for stored records and for company processes. The paper discusses the vulnerabilities in this system and considers solutions that range from managerial, meaning the writing and dissemination of guidelines, to the technological, meaning the use of monitoring or blocking software. The paper concludes that vigilance can keep the most serious threats to a minimum.

From the Paper:

"In choosing the technology solution for a given data need, certain features should be considered. This means making a careful study of needs, the complexity of the infrastructure, the resources and skill level of the IT staff, and the capital available for investment. To make an informed choice, the manager should consider four areas: reliability, scalability, security, and total cost of ownership. The meaning of reliability is self-evident, and it means features to ensure the integrity of the data and to assure that the data is safe in the event of a system failure or disaster."

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