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Network security has, for decades, remained one of the more focal aspects of IT management strategies. It consists of the policies and practices that businesses implement to protect their computer networks from cyber attacks. Such strategies are responsible for stopping people from accessing and modifying networks without the permission of system administrators. Most cyber security professionals agree that every business needs some form of network protection system in place, or they risk falling victim to cyber attacks. It is also widely believed that these are the most effective protections against malware. Often, IT managers use network security procedures to control who can see and use company data. Usually, employees will need an ID and password combination to be able to get into company networks. Traditionally, there have been two types of network security: public and private. Normally, private networks are reserved for use by employees within the company walls. Meanwhile, others are designed for public use. Whatever the ...