3.5. Securing a Network

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does it mean to use strong passwords?

   Hint

   Think about what makes a password hard to guess.

2. 2.

   Why is it important to enable firewalls?

   Hint

   Consider what a firewall does for your network.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of a firewall?

   • To monitor internet speed
   • To control incoming and outgoing traffic
   • To increase Wi-Fi range

   Hint

   Think about what a firewall does at the network's boundary.

4. 4.

   True or False: Segmenting a network can help limit the impact of a breach.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how controlling access can minimize damage.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a company’s network that has experienced repeated breaches due to outdated software. What strategy could be implemented to improve their situation?

   Hint

   Consider the frequency and method for applying updates.

6. 6.

   Design a secure network for a company with sensitive data and frequent guest visitors. Detail the segmentation your design includes and the rationale behind it.

   Hint

   Think about how guests and employees access the data differently.