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    Introduction to

    Network Security
    Securing data on networks is essential in today's digital age. This presentation
    will provide an overview of common threats, encryption protocols, and key
    network security technologies to help protect sensitive information.

    by Amatullah Mufaddal Saldiwala


    Importance of Securing Data on
    Networks
    Data Protection Compliance Business Continuity

    Safeguard sensitive Adhere to industry Prevent network disruptions


    information like financial regulations and standards to and data breaches that can
    records, customer data, and avoid costly penalties and cripple operations and
    intellectual property from reputational damage. damage consumer trust.
    unauthorized access and
    theft.
    Common Threats to Network Security

    Malware 1
    Viruses, trojans, and ransomware
    that infiltrate systems and steal or
    hold data hostage. 2 Hacking Attempts
    Unauthorized access by
    cybercriminals to gain control of
    Insider Threats networks and extract sensitive
    3
    information.
    Malicious actions by trusted
    employees or contractors with
    access to confidential company data. Distributed Denial-of-
    4
    Service (DDoS)
    Overwhelming networks with traffic
    to disrupt operations and deny
    legitimate user access.
    Encryption and Authentication Protocols

    1 SSL/TLS
    Secure encrypted connections for web traffic and data transmission.

    2 Multi-Factor Authentication
    Requiring multiple verification steps to confirm user identity and prevent
    unauthorized access.

    3 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)


    Digital certificates and key pairs to authenticate users and encrypt sensitive
    communications.
    Firewalls and Network Segmentation

    Firewalls Access Control Lists


    Monitor and control incoming and outgoing Define granular permissions to restrict user
    network traffic to detect and block threats. and device access to specific network
    resources.

    Network Segmentation VLANs


    Divide the network into isolated sections to Logically separate network traffic and users
    limit the spread of attacks and contain into distinct broadcast domains for
    breaches. enhanced security.
    Intrusion Detection and Prevention
    Systems

    Threat Proactive Reporting and Automated


    Monitoring Prevention Insights Responses
    Continuously Automatically block Provide detailed logs Leverage machine
    analyze network and mitigate detected and reports to help learning to
    activity to identify attacks in real-time security teams autonomously adapt
    and flag suspicious to protect the investigate and to new threats and
    behavior. network. respond to incidents. attack patterns.
    Secure Remote Access and VPNs
    Authentication
    Verify user identity through strong multi-factor authentication methods.

    Encryption
    Establish encrypted tunnels to protect data in transit over public networks.

    Access Control
    Restrict remote access privileges and monitor user activities closely.
    Conclusion
    Comprehensive network security is essential to safeguarding sensitive data and
    ensuring business continuity. By implementing robust encryption, authentication,
    firewalls, and intrusion detection systems, organizations can effectively mitigate
    a wide range of cyber threats.

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