Network security is made up of an underlying computer network infrastructure, the resources that make the network inaccessible from intruders and the policies of the network administrator. Together, these three parts come together as a whole to keep your network safe from hackers, or monitor other users of the network for security purposes.
In previous articles in this series, we looked at how data are formatted, MAC addressing, and the use of IP addresses. In this article, we examine switched networks and identify their advantages over hub-centric and peer-to-peer configurations.
In this article we continue our look at various types of networks by digging into the working of routed packet delivery.
In this installment in the basic networking series, we look at wide area networks, how information flows over the Internet, and a sample business Internet interface configuration.
Setting up a small business VPN not only increases your commitment to customer privacy, it helps your business comply with a growing list of laws and regulations concerning data security. With small business VPN services costing under $250 per year, your company can easily increase security.
Thanks to plentiful broadband Internet access, small and medium business users can enjoy big-business e-mail security with IMAP e-mail servers.