Network Security Analysis in the Enterprise LANS
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10.5120/17751-8837 |
Leonard L Mutembei, Aloys N Mvuma and Tabu S Kondo. Article: Network Security Analysis in the Enterprise LANS. International Journal of Computer Applications 101(13):37-42, September 2014. Full text available. BibTeX
@article{key:article,
author = {Leonard L. Mutembei and Aloys N. Mvuma and Tabu S. Kondo},
title = {Article: Network Security Analysis in the Enterprise LANS},
journal = {International Journal of Computer Applications},
year = {2014},
volume = {101},
number = {13},
pages = {37-42},
month = {September},
note = {Full text available}
}
Abstract
Enterprise Local Area Networks (ELANs) have been expanding following an increase in the number of staff which necessitates establishment of new offices. However, reliability and security of services provided by ELANs need to be ensured at all times to meet expectations of users. In this paper, the network security holes existing within the ELANs were investigated. Vulnerabilities and threats were critically examined in one of the ELANs. It was observed that known vulnerabilities were still around within the network. Based on the findings, the paper suggests that all software used in the networking devices need to be updated; unneeded open ports need to be closed; cache servers and security policy need to be implemented. The suggestions will ensure stability of the network during scaling out as the number of staff continues to grow.
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