Tech Topic Connection

During my time in this course, I was asked to pick a topic from a list of topics in which I would like to further my knowledge on. The topic that I chose was “Network Security”. My reason for choosing this topic is the fact that upon completing my bachelor’s degree, I would like to focus on cyber security. Securing the network is ultimately what I would like to do. It’s my way of continuing to serve and protect my countries network from cyber attacks from what I can best describe as “the enemy”. Which may be attempting to gain access to our network to use information against us maliciously or simply be trying to gain for other reasons.

The information that I learned throughout this course in essential to the start of my journey as I have learned the basics of how computers operate. To understand protecting the network one must first understand how the network operates. In addition, I also learned some of the basic ways that one will attempt to gain access to your own personal network. Such as phishing, password crackers, viruses, etc.

In the case of network security, a “hacker” can use programming languages to gain access to networks. Creating algorithms of program languages to sneak into a network. Doing this a hacker can gain access to your own personal bank accounts, photos within your computer, access any or all of your social media platforms, and so much more. A hacker is only limited by there own level of skill or imagination.

When it comes to software, I learned that when your device pops up with a software update, it’s important to download the update. Outdated software is one way to allow your network to be vulnerable to an attack. I personally use to wait to update my devices because I thought that downloading updates right away would have glitches and cause issues for your device. However, through this course I have learned that that’s a possibility but not always the case. Software updates are to protect your device as well as your network.

In closing I have learned the basics of information technology and have payed particular attention the network security section within the text. With all the information I have learned regarding the basics of network security, I am more knowledgeable on ways to better protect my own personal network and look forward to learning more advanced ways to not only my own network/devices but the networks within the private sectors.