Network Security Policy

In lack of security policy, the availability of the network is compromised. The policy begins with assessing the risk to the network and building a team to respond. Continuation of the policy requires implementing a security change management practice and monitoring the network for security violations.

The purpose of network security is essentially to prevent loss, through misuse of data. There are a number of potential pitfalls that may arise if network security is not implemented properly. Some of these are:

1. Breaches of confidentiality: Each business will identify with the need to keep certain critical information private from competitor eyes.
2. Data destruction: Data is a very valuable commodity for individuals and enterprises alike. It is a testament to its importance when the proliferation of backup technology available today is considered. Destruction of data can severely cripple the victim concerned.
3.  Data manipulation: A system break-in may be easily detectable, as some hackers tend to leave tokens of their accomplishment. However, data manipulation is a more insidious threat than that. Data values can be changed and, while that may not seem to be a serious concern, the significance becomes immediately apparent when financial information is in question.