Network security is a very broad term in the field of Information Technology which deals with the security aspects of a computer network proactively. Moreover, it consists of policies, practices, processes, and SOPs adopted in order to secure a network from misuse, unauthorized access, intrusions, breaches, and other threats.

Common Network Attacks

Network attacks are illegal and unauthorized actions on a network. Moreover, those attacks if not tackled may result in malfunctioning, system breaches, and misuse of the system.

So, we have listed below some common network attacks:

• Virus
• Malware
• Worm
• Phishing
• Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS)
• Man-In-The-Middle Attack
• IP Spoofing
• SQL Injection
• Brute Force Attacks

Network Security Types

As network attacks are increasing day by day with new methods and techniques, network security tools are also emerging to mitigate the security risks of networks. Moreover, it includes proactive measures and attack prevention, and security-related steps. So, the following are some types briefly mentioned:

Network Firewalls

A network firewall is a device that acts as a barrier between your network and external untrusted networks. Moreover, a firewall has a set of defined rules that can be configured in order to block or permit traffic to and from the network.

Antivirus Softwares

Antivirus software is specially designed software to protect a computer or a server from a variety of malicious attacks, for example, viruses, ransomware, worms, etc.

Network Access Control

Network access control in network security is a policy or administrative privilege given to legitimate users and systems. Moreover, network access control also enforce specific users to enter into a secure, and domain-controlled environment.

Virtual Private Networks

A virtual private network creates a secure and encrypted connection to a network from an endpoint. Moreover, authentication is implemented between users and the network.

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

An intrusion prevention system is a special network security tool that monitors network traffic and takes prevention steps against malicious activities and attacks.

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