NETWORKS
Features
Advantages of Networks
Can share resources like printers and internet access
Data is kept in 1 central location/central storage
Easy communication between users
Share software or updates
Can make backups from 1 central location
Can set user permissions such as access to specific folders or disable USB
drives to prevent theft of data and malware spreading.
Disadvantages of Networks
Viruses spread easy
Must have a lot of knowledge to draw up
Requires good security (so unauthorised users cannot access confidential).
Components
In school/work environment an AUP is signed
Acceptable use policy
Definition: Contract / agreement between user and institution
Includes what may and may not be done on the network, forms of online
communication allowed amount of data that may be used, use of flash sticks,
procedures for problem like identity theft, viruses etc. tips to prevent copyright
infringement and plagiarism.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology that creates a safe and encrypted
connection over a less secure network, such as the internet. The benefits of using
VPN is it ensures the appropriate level of security to the connected systems when
the underlying network infrastructure alone cannot provide it.
Features
Advantages of Networks
Can share resources like printers and internet access
Data is kept in 1 central location/central storage
Easy communication between users
Share software or updates
Can make backups from 1 central location
Can set user permissions such as access to specific folders or disable USB
drives to prevent theft of data and malware spreading.
Disadvantages of Networks
Viruses spread easy
Must have a lot of knowledge to draw up
Requires good security (so unauthorised users cannot access confidential).
Components
In school/work environment an AUP is signed
Acceptable use policy
Definition: Contract / agreement between user and institution
Includes what may and may not be done on the network, forms of online
communication allowed amount of data that may be used, use of flash sticks,
procedures for problem like identity theft, viruses etc. tips to prevent copyright
infringement and plagiarism.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology that creates a safe and encrypted
connection over a less secure network, such as the internet. The benefits of using
VPN is it ensures the appropriate level of security to the connected systems when
the underlying network infrastructure alone cannot provide it.
