Computer Network Security
Career Diploma
Career Profile
The tools of computer security specialists include firewalls, antivirus software, virtual private networks, intrusion detection systems, anti-spyware and the latest encryption technologies. It's all about ensuring privacy and information integrity and defending networks against attacks. But a network security specialist is definitely not tied to a computer screen all day. Typical duties include:
- Backing up files
- Monitoring network traffic
- Installing password protection procedures
- Protecting databases
- Installing spam filtering software
- Setting permissions on a server
- Configuring wireless security features
- Assisting desktop PC users
Computer network security is one of today's hottest careers. Any organization that handles data or conducts e-commerce requires some level of security. The volume of sensitive data generated is constantly expanding, inviting cyber-attacks. As a result, data integrity, backup systems and database security have become increasingly important aspects of the job of database administrators.
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