Network Securtiy

An overview into the world of network security
Prashant K Singh and Rohit Kamboj

Department of computer engineering, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological university Lonere-402 103, Raigad, Maharashtra.


Abstract

In this paper we have tried to demonstrate the sensitivity of transferring data in a network. In doing so we have emphasized on the type of problems one could face while transferring the data in a network. Further we have tried to stress on the different types of security measures available to make the data transfer a secure phenomena on a network. In the present paper we have also listed some of the most common methodologies available for secure routing of information on a network.


Introduction:

The term computer network means a large number of inter-connected autonomous computers. Two computers are inter-connected if they are able to exchange information with each other. With the advancement of technology computer network has become a widespread sourc...