Question

The president of the university has asked you to examine the current university network and to identify possible security threats. He has asked for a recommendation on improvements that must be made to protect the university from various threats. The following are areas that should be considered in your recommendation:

Explanations regarding your approach to secure wired and wireless networks

Descriptions for securing Windows and UNIX operating systems

Specifics regarding identification, authentication, and access control mechanisms

Potential consequences if actions are not taken to protect the listed aspects

Prepare ur recommendations in a 3-4 pg, Word document, with references.

Answer 1

It is true that a wireless network connection can be just as secure as a wired connection? While many organizations once shied away from wireless networks due to perceived security risks, just about everyone has come around and now offers at least some wireless connectivity in the enterprise. Wireless network access is simply too powerful a productivity tool to limit it outright.

That said, wireless networks must be properly configured in order to ensure they are secure. When comparing wireless vs. wired security, securing a wireless network is even more important than securing a wired network for one simple reason: Accessing a wireless network does not require physical access to a network jack or cable, as does accessing a wired network. Wireless networks use radio transmissions to carry data between end users and the network and it is difficult to contain those radio waves. Therefore, it’s possible for someone to sit in your office building's lobby or parking lot and eavesdrop on wireless network communications.