International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology Volume 71 Issue 5, 80-84, May 2023
ISSN: 2231–2803 / https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V71I5P113 © 2023 Seventh Sense Research Group®
Original Article
Computer Network Security and Technology
Narangerel. TS1, Dolgorsuren. T2
University of the Humanities, Mongolia
Received: 30 March 2023 Revised: 05 May 2023 Accepted: 19 May 2023 Published: 30 May 2023
Abstract - The development of Information technology has granted users the opportunity to work in a network and the
Internet. Due to this, risks regarding the safety of computer networks have arisen. These issues generally concern system
security and information security. It is a matter of reliability, privacy, integrity, and access to information in the network
environment. This research addresses network security technology such as authentication, encryption, firewall technology,
intrusion detection system (IDS), antivirus technology and virtual private network (VPN). Issues regarding network
security should assess such network issues, prevent various attacks, and ensure network security.
Keywords - Internet, Risk, Hacker, Key, External, Attacks, Virus, Protocols, Password, Protected.
1. Introduction 1.2. Goals
As the use of computers continues to grow lately, Today, network administrators and other data center
computer network security has become one of the most professionals need to understand security in order to
critical issues. Computer network security plays an organize and manage networks securely. One of the main
important business, economic and financial role for goals of computer and network security is to prevent all
individuals and organizations. Internet-based e-business possible risks, and it is important to develop security
applications have simplified organizational processes, protocols and introduce them to your employees, and urge
reduced operational costs, and increased customer the organization to introduce and use additional services to
satisfaction in recent years. Such applications can be used protect its information resources. Organizations can
to transmit audio, video, and embedded information, and as prevent the latest threats and risks if they use new
the number of users increases, so do the network resources. advanced technologies in their operations and regularly
As more network applications are developed and attract update them.
more users, this poses a risk to network security.
Therefore, security technologies must play a central role in 1.3. Importance of Network Security
today's networks to combat threats and use electronic Network security is particularly important to
services without risk. organizations operating in the Internet environment, e-
commerce services, online learning and all network
When the network is running, a large amount of data environments.
and information is stored on the external memory of the
Harmful effects
host or terminal, so how we prevent unauthorized users of computer
from accessing it is important to solve network security viruses
problems. [1].
Network security must be 100 percent secure since, Network
Natural disaster Trojan Attacks
due to loss of system security, data loss may result in direct security issues
and indirect economic losses. The risk of hacker attacks on
the network poses a great threat to network security, and it
also causes great economic and social damage. Unauthorized
Access
1.1. Requirement
Network security problems are growing rapidly every Fig. 1 Computer network security issues
year, reminding us of the need to take the necessary
measures to protect the network and ensure the security of
2. Current State of Research
the network environment. As time goes by, new
This topic of research is particularly interesting for
technologies continue to evolve and improve
security practitioners and researchers. Computer network
communication efficiency. At the same time, technological
security problems can arise from just one computer and
advancements have increased network security even more,
spread to other systems and hosts in the network, affecting
thus requiring more experience to operate a network in a
the system's normal operation and causing considerable
business environment.
damage.[2]. Risk issues continue to grow due to the lack of
security control mechanisms, network security policies and
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protections. The main problems facing computer network 3. Computer Network Security Analysis
security are defined in the following four basic conditions. Computer network hardware security is defined by the
level of privacy and protection required by the network
2.1. Harmful Effects of Computer Viruses environment to store data across the network for devices
A virus is a small program capable of changing the used in the network environment.
normal operation of a computer. In other words, a virus
aims to perform certain functions by entering the computer In order to build a reliable network security
without the user's knowledge and consent. architecture, these 3 factors must be taken into
consideration:
2.2. Natural Disaster 1. Natural disasters (earthquake, fire, flood), equipment
Various natural phenomena, electromagnetic radiation, damage (hard disk damage, equipment expiration
network equipment durability and other natural factors. period, external influences)
2. Electromagnetic field and radioactivity
2.3. Trojan Horse Attack 3. Operational errors (hard disk formatting, data deletion),
A Trojan horse is a fake program designed to imitate random operations.
widespread programs. It starts to work when the user tries
downloading and installing the program from an untrusted Computer network software security is not only
site or a third-party website that is not the official website. changing people's daily lives, living environment and
learning environment but also affecting people's thinking.
2.4. Unauthorized Access (Bec, 2004).
Unauthorized access is when someone gains access to
an account or website, application, server, service or other A network security system refers to a network
system by using unauthorized access to a network. operating system designed to ensure the reliability of
network hardware and software. The network operating
It is important to analyze the threats and protection system regulates the security of the user's Internet network
protocols of computer network information security and environment, and the organization must assign resources to
present them as a basis for the development of common detect potential errors and violations in accordance with its
procedures for security and protection and to deliver useful security regulations. User verification also plays an
and necessary information about it to users in a timely important par.[2]. Table No.1. Shows computer network
manner. threats, their effects, and the factors affecting them.
Table 1. Factors affecting network security
№ Name Definition How this issue could affect you
Access to or theft of information or serious
The act of gaining unauthorized access
1 Unauthorized access actions that result in restricting or
to computer systems
terminating online services.
A piece of code that can replicate itself It could affect the normal functionality of
2 Computer virus can have harmful effects, such as the computer and may lead to the loss of
damaging the system or destroying data. important files.
A standalone malware program that Often harms the host's network by using
3 Computer worms replicates itself to spread to other wide area networks and overloading web
computers servers.
One of the most common methods is to gain
A program designed to breach the access to a computer or perform nefarious
4 Trojan horse
security of a computer system. activities such as sending personal
information to other computers.
A denial of service is the temporary loss of
Denial of Service Attempts to gain unauthorized access to access to a particular network, such as e-
5
Attacks network resources. mail, or the temporary loss of all network
connectivity.
When you log on to your computer, your
Information and Hacking computers and modifying
6 data and software could be unorganized and
program changes programs and data.
messy.
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4. Computer Network Security must be used to authenticate users and their access rights.
Requirements The simplest and most common method is to check
It becomes simpler to implement appropriate security whether a certain part of the network is "password
policies and safeguards once the sources of potential protected" and only people with a specific password can
threats and the types of potential damage are identified. access it. The golden rule for passwords is as follows.
Organizations have a wide range of options, from antivirus • Change passwords regularly
software packages to network firewalls, intrusion detection • Make passwords as obscure as possible
systems, and network security hardware. Methodological • Never share your password with anyone until you
issues in computer network security have their own leave the company.
characteristics, each of which has advantages and
disadvantages. Firewall - A firewall is a hardware or software
solution implemented within a network infrastructure to
enforce an organization's security policies by restricting
access to specific network resources. A firewall creates a
Antivirus
layer of protection between the network and the outside
world. As a result, the firewall replicates the network at the
Virtual
Private
Security access point so authorized data can be received without
Protocols
Network significant delay. It has filters that can block unauthorized
Network or potentially dangerous material from entering the actual
security system. It records intrusion attempts and reports them to
requirements
network experts.[6].
Detection
Firewall
System 4.3. Encryption
Encryption technology ensures that messages cannot
Encryption be received or read by anyone other than the authorized
recipient. Encryption is often used to protect data
transmitted over social networks.
Fig. 2 Computer network security requirements
4.1. Antivirus
Antivirus software is installed on most computers and
can handle most virus threats if the software is regularly Ciphertext
updated and properly maintained. Antivirus software
Plaintext Plaintext
authors rely on large networks to develop and distribute
updates containing information about new viruses. As
thousands of new viruses are created every month, it is
important to keep a virus database up to date. A virus Sender Encrypt Decrypt Recipient
database is a record stored in an antivirus package that
helps detect and identify known viruses. Reputable anti-
virus software companies will publish changes with the
latest virus information on their websites, and the software
allows users to download and use new changes.[3]. A Fig. 3 Encryption
network security policy should ensure that all computers
4.4. Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
on the network are up-to-date and, ideally, protected by an
A network-based intrusion detection system is always
anti-virus package. Also, the software itself needs regular
monitoring the network. IDS allows users to analyze
updates.[4].
packet traffic on a network, detect unauthorized activity,
such as hacker attacks, and respond to security breaches
4.2. Security Protocols
before systems are compromised. When an unauthorized
When setting up a network, whether it is a Local Area
activity is detected, the IDS will send its details to the
Network (LAN), Virtual LAN (VLAN), or Wide Area
management and inform other systems and network
Network (WAN), it is important first to establish basic
devices to stop the unauthorized activity. As a physical
security policies. Security policies are rules that are
analog, IDS is the equivalent of a video camera and motion
electronically programmed and used in security equipment
detector and detects unauthorized or suspicious activity
to control areas such as access rights.[5]. Policies in place
and stops the activity by working with an automated
should control who has access to which parts of the
response system such as a watchdog.
network and prevent unauthorized users from accessing
restricted data. The individuals responsible for the security
4.5. Virtual Private Network
of the network and its security must have access to all
A VPN is a technology that uses the Internet to create
areas of the network. After defining and configuring
a private, confidential network between hosts regardless of
security policies, authentication methods and technologies
geographic location and allows information to be
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transmitted securely without being exposed to any external 5. Conclusion
intrusions. The VPN uses automatic encryption for all Network security is an important area that is gaining
applications and IP or Ethernet to increase security. The more and more attention as the Internet expands. Advances
VPN system has powerful features and is very flexible and in technology have made network security more
effective. demanding, and more knowledge and experience are
needed in this area. Current developments in network
Internet security are not very reliable and cannot guarantee data
security. Therefore, it is appropriate to use a combination
Firewall
Router
of various dependency methods to create a network
IDS security protection system.This research paper examines
the problems of network threats and risks and mentions
some forms of protection required to protect against them.
Network security issues are becoming a part of the daily
Switch
activities of every organization and user, and following the
rules, regulations and standards related to security will
significantly reduce hidden threats. In the future, the
User-1 User-2 Server
network security landscape may change even more quickly
to cope with threats.
Fig. 4 Intrusion detection system
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