Network security is the protection of the computer network across the entire infrastructure. It can protect very important computer information and files to prevent theft, spyware, malware, viruses and more. Depending on whether you have a public or private network, you can determine the type of security settings needed for your network. All people are different on what they want protected or not, but most people don't know how to prevent people or things from entering their network. “You must have a general understanding of security terminology and specifications as they relate to configuring hardware and software systems.” (Roberts, Richard M. 599). That quote states that by knowing and understanding the terms and specifications of security, you can. Protecting your network requires a level of network security. If you don't have security on your network, you could get hacked or receive malware, spies, viruses, and more. There are many programs or applications that can help detect and prevent strange activity on your computer, but there are also ways you can help prevent something from happening. Creating a password for your network is a good start to protecting your computer. Try making the password something only you would know, and maybe even enter some numbers to maximize protection. It's good to know who is on your network and on the Internet; because if someone accessed the Internet remotely, they could insert viruses and other things into your files on the network. Quite a few problems arise online when file sharing occurs in the workplace to copy or manage files. In most cases, when this happens, no one sets up the security themselves,...... middle of paper... job security article). With this information provided in the essay, it's a great start to learning how to keep your network secure. This is only a small part of preventing infiltration of your network and computer. If you'd like to learn more, go further and continue learning how to keep your network secure. Works cited web page: "What is network security?" Cisco. Np, nd Web. November 14, 2013. Book: Roberts, Richard M. “Network Security.” Network fundamentals. 2nd ed. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox, 2005. 599-639. Print.Magazine Article: Johansson, Jesper M. "Managing the Windows Vista Firewall." TechNet 2008: n. page Network. November 14, 2013. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2008.06.security.aspx