Optiv Cybersecurity Dictionary

What is Network Security?

Network security comprises the technologies, policies and practices dedicated to monitoring, preventing and responding to illegal, malicious and unauthorized attempts to penetrate and compromise computer networks. Common components of network security include firewalls and IDS/IPS systems.

 

Network security complements endpoint security which focuses on securing the various endpoints that interact with the corporate network.

 


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