Intro to Network Security

Networks are no longer a luxury, but a requirement to keep the organization running.
Who are Responsible.
Computer Technician
§Responsible for setting up and maintaining the users’ computers.
§Putting the computers together.
§Adding new hardware: RAM, CD-ROM drive, Monitor, etc.
§Installing software
§Setting up accounts, email, and access to servers
§Troubleshooting
Network Technician
§Connecting the computers to the network.
§Setting up any wireless network access.
§Configure the routers and switches.
Basic configurations
Security
Traffic flow
System Administrator
§Maintaining the “file servers”, the computers that store the software and data used by everyone.
§Setting up usernames and passwords for controlling access to the network.
§Setting up and maintaining the servers that control Email.
§Keep the computers secure from viruses and hackers.