| What is the need to have Network Security | | | | connections of the network to the external networks. It |
| Audit?network security audit is highly recommended | | | | makes sure that the network is protected. |
| for network security purposes. It is a process which | | | | Network security is attained with the help of various |
| scans all the vulnerabilities to a network and monitors | | | | tools. They are firewalls, proxy servers, encryption, |
| the performance of various computer systems. The | | | | logical security, anti-virus software, and acess control |
| network vulnerabilities, for which Network Security | | | | and security audit software. A security audit software |
| auditing is required, are as follows: | | | | determines security conditions of an organization’s |
| - Interception: Networks experience transfer of data. | | | | information. It helps in saving the amount of cost that |
| Sometimes the data may be intercepted by a third | | | | could be incurred due to the damages of a security |
| person. It may then be handled carelessly and | | | | incident.It generally involves vulnerability and |
| harmfully. | | | | configuration management. In some cases responsible |
| - Availability: Business procedures may not be carried | | | | parties may also be detected, and track remedies and |
| out smoothly due to lost connectivity. This generally | | | | verifications of security patches are undertaken. |
| happens when various companies rely on the network | | | | Why is security solutions needed for different |
| with their essential information. | | | | systems? |
| - Access/Entry points: It is possible that unwanted | | | | AS 400-based systems demand internal controls and |
| users might want to have an access to the networks. | | | | auditing. Therefore, AS 400 security keeps track of |
| The information to be transmitted to a particular | | | | users signing into the system and files, libraries and |
| destination may be availed by some intruders, in case | | | | data within the system.iSeries security requires |
| the network is at fault. Viruses may find an easy entry | | | | network security audit solutions. Data security |
| through these weak points of the network. | | | | software is another very important aspect in the field |
| A network vulnerability scanner can be used. It should | | | | of security solutions. The software protects all the |
| have features like high-speed discovery, configuration | | | | data files, irrespective of whether they are being |
| auditing, asset profiling, sensitive data discovery and | | | | transmitted orare at rest. You can protect your |
| analysis of vulnerability. | | | | important documents from being mishandled, removed |
| What does the Network security software do? | | | | or changed. The data security solutions include file |
| Network Security Audit software is required to enquire | | | | encryption, security authentication, etc.Companies of |
| about the network and its vulnerabilities. Before | | | | any sizes are recommended to make use of valuable |
| undertaking the network security audit program the | | | | data security strategy and at the same time network |
| software should be well-acquainted with the structure | | | | security auditing. This ensures prevention of intrusion by |
| of the network and its extent. It mainly focuses on the | | | | viruses and hackers from having access to your |
| areas of the networks where the customers have an | | | | computer systems. |
| access. The network security auditor assesses the | | | | |