Nt1310 Unit 3 Network Security Requirements

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A network is defined as the connectivity between devices that facilitates the exchange of information (Network, n.d.). Network infrastructure is the local physical hardware needed to connect devices. These connections can be physical cable or wireless or combination of both. The primary function of networking is to provide pathways required for the attached devices to exchange information locally or remotely. Security should be a consideration; the physically wired network is a little more secure since you have to be connected to the network switch for access. Wireless can be secured; it does provide more flexibility. Most systems will incorporate both networking technologies and security for protection. Depending on the business segment or data type the requirements of the network could be mandated through government regulation. …show more content…

Today there are multi ways to store data; it could be stored on locally owned servers or in a cloud environment. Introducing technology into any business requires some homework, how the business functions will be handled; account, payroll, receiving, billing, client data, general data storage (O’Brien & Marakas, 2011, p). What software package(s)? What platform best suits the software requirements? How much storage will be required short-term and long-term? Who will administer the server platform? What are the security requirements? The more the business owner understands the needs of his/her operation, the more refined a solution can be created (Walker, 2004). There is a difference in desktop and server hardware and architecture. Most important is cost, understanding the costs involved in supporting either local or remote installations must include maintenance, service needs and time for both the hardware and software, this is a necessity (Bucatinsky, 1996; Walker,

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