IT SECURITY
IT security is the practice of safeguarding digital information and assets from unauthorized access, theft, or damage. It is crucial because compromised information can result in financial losses, reputation damages, legal issues, and national security risks. The Following Are Some Common Techniques: 1. Firewalls : Firewalls act as a barrier between internal networks and external networks (like the internet), analyzing and controlling network traffic based on predefined security rules. They can prevent unauthorized access and protect against network-based attacks. 2. Proxy servers : Proxy servers enhance security by filtering content, providing anonymity, controlling access, inspecting encrypted traffic, detecting intrusions, balancing loads, logging events, and protecting web applications. 3. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) : IDS monitors network traffic and system events for suspicious activities or known attack patterns. IPS, on the othe...