How Do You Build A Secure Network?
Data theft, hacking, malware, viruses and phishing give you all the reasons you need to build a secure network. Creating a secure network comes down to budget and educating those using the network. Conduct a meeting of the team an explain any network security procedures and changes you intend to introduce to make the databases more secure. See Microsoft’s “TechNet” website for a list of resources under “Security.” Take an inventory of unused or unnecessary software on the system’s computers. Having less will reduce your security issues. Delete unnecessary software. Streamlining FTP or HTTP services by using only the software that pertains to relevant tasks cuts potential security breeches. Set up networkwide firewall and anti-virus software with restrictive transfers. Use a proxy firewall to monitor connections and an application level firewall for more control options. Maintain a systematic program to update all server, computer and software patches. Some patches have bugs when first
