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ICT INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY- OverviewAs Network Security has risen in awareness and
priority, so too have the matters that complicate it. No
Longer simply a “Check box” item, network security
has become a chief concern for enterprises and SME’s
and the focus has expanded from just the internet connection
to the Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless LAN (WLAN) and
Wide Area Network (WAN).
According to Gartner, defending the enterprise network “in
depth” is vital to protecting an organization. However,
doing so at the expense of security at the perimeter is not
a sound strategy. Therefore, securing the network perimeter
is more important than ever. It is no longer adequate to have
exclusively centralized, host-based security with Internet
firewalls and intrusion detection. Today’s enterprises
need a security strategy that includes detection and enforcement
at every point of network access, for all user types. This
means providing intelligent access services at the edge of
the network, where users connect — whether it is via
a switch in a wiring closet or a wireless access point. Network
and policy management, however, must remain centrally managed
for crucial control. |
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| The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow. |
| - Rupert Murdoch |
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