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Security

The reality is that while networks provide easy and remote access to data and devices for many simultaneous users, they also present a large range of security concerns. Just as it is easy for an authorised user to access important data, it can be just as easy for a hacker to deliberately steal, delete or copy this important data. Unfortunately, without proper precautions, it can also be very easy for data to be accidentally lost. A security breach, whether deliberate or accidental, can have disastrous consequences for an organisation.

It is for this reason that organisations use a variety of methods to protect the data, or recover lost data, especially when it is stored on a network.

1. Passwords
2. Biometrics
3. Physical security
4. Backups
5. Disaster prevention and management
6. Antivirus software
7. Encryption
8. Firewalls

Privacy

1. Privacy legislation

Ethics

1. Legal Implications
2. Publishing responsibilities
3. Harassment/Equal Opportunity

Network Advantages

There are many advantages of using a network in an organisation. Due to the nature of networks, it provides data and resource sharing, promotes easy communication, allows remote access to data and equipment and ensures a satisfactory level of security.

1. Servicing Work stations
2. Software/Data Maintenance
3. Security Levels
4. Communications

Network Dangers

1. Freeloaders
2. Hackers
3. Viruses

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