10/09/2020
What are the Types of Network Security?
There is a whole arsenal of network security tools and types available for the cybersecurity professional. Here’s a high-level overview:
Software
The software resource includes anti-virus, anti-malware, and anti-spyware. These tools are available as suites or as subscriptions, updated continuously to keep up with the latest threats. These applications monitor your network, blocking intruders, malware, and viruses.
Password Protection
Such a simple measure, but extremely important. Strong passwords are an inexpensive yet effective way of keeping systems, applications, and networks safe. Note that we said “strong” passwords, not ones like “password” or “99999”.
Firewalls
If you picture your network as an exclusive nightclub, then the firewall would be the bouncer, working the door and keeping out undesirables. They filter traffic (incoming and outgoing), based on predetermined policies, preventing unauthorized users from coming in.
Email Security Software
Email is a very vulnerable point in any network. To that end, email security software can not only filter out incoming threats, but it can also even prevent certain kinds of data from being transmitted out.
Segmented Networks
This process sorts and divides traffic based on specific established criteria. Segmented networks are especially useful for limiting users to just one area, the one they need to do their work while keeping them out of the data that’s outside of their wheelhouse. Restricting users like this helps decrease the overall network’s weak spots.
Network Security Jobs and Salaries
With the rise in cybercrime, there is an unsurprising corresponding increase in demand for network security professionals. Not only do opportunities abound, but the compensation is generous. Here’s a sample of popular cybersecurity careers and salaries, according to mondo :
Information Security Manager: $125,000 to $215,000
Cybersecurity Engineer: $120,000 to $200,000
Application Security Engineer: $120,000 to $180,000
Cybersecurity Analyst: $90,000 to $160,000
Pe*******on Tester: $80,000 to $130,000
Network Security Engineer: $125,000 to $185,000