Network Security Objectives

When considering networks, you can view them from different perspectives. For example, senior management might view the network as a business tool to facilitate the goals of the company. Network technicians (at least some) might consider their networks to be the center of the universe. End users might consider the network to be just a tool for them to get their job done, or possibly as a source for recreation.

Not all users appreciate their role in keeping data safe, and unfortunately the users of the network represent a significant vulnerability, in that they have usernames and passwords (or other credentials, such as one-time password token generators) that allow them access to the network. If a user is compromised ...

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