Chapter 8 Security Services Design
Network security is a vital component of any enterprise that seeks to protect its information. Lack of a security system may result to loss of property, money, or damages. Network security includes the use of firewalls, network access controls, and intrusion detection and intrusion prevention systems. Firewalls are designed to ensure that network intrusion is prevented. Certain issues need to be considered when designing firewalls. For instance, the user policies and connection information should agree to ensure access to network resources. The Cisco SAFE architecture is a major security component of its enterprise networks. One needs to recognize the benefits that a ...
