How to Create a Secure Network Using Technology

Protecting the computers connected to your network is an important task. With the constant threats of viruses and worms, you must always be on guard. Blindly accessing the internet without protecting your network is a foolish thing. With a few tips, you will be able to successfully protect your network without much work.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Time
• Information
• Computers
• Internet connection

1. Know what threats are out there to harm your network. Not only must you be aware of current security threats, but you must be willing to continuously protect the network from new threats as well. Most attacks against your network consist of stealing your financial information, business records or customer data. Once your network becomes infected, it will easily spread from computer to computer connected to the network.

2. Remain up to date with software applications and anti virus programs. These programs will help to keep your network safe from invasion and harm. Allowing these applications to lapse in updates means that you are leaving your network vulnerable and unprotected. Hackers will take full advantage of this weakness.

3. Perform regular scans on your network and connected computers. This will help you to quickly identify any current or potential problems in your network. Once these issues have been identified, you can begin working on solutions to make your network stronger and harder to get into. Sometimes networks can become overloaded and congested because of spyware or viruses.

4. Use firewalls to protect your network. Firewalls are specifically designed to block unwanted users from accessing your networks and computers. You have the option of selecting a firewall in the form of a software application or a hardware unit. If you choose a software version of firewall, you can easily locate free or low cost protection suites. No matter which version you choose, they both work effectively.

5. Secure a wireless network. Wireless Internet connection is a convenient way to free yourself from messy cables. However, it needs to be secure as well. Hackers and other unwanted guests will constantly try to invade your wireless network without you knowing. Establish a WEP key for your wireless connection and a password. If users cannot provide the correct information, then they will not be able to access it.