ABSTRACT
Network security has become more important to
personal computer users, organizations, and the
military. With the advent of the internet, security
became a major concern and the history of security
allows a better understanding of the emergence of
security technology. The internet structure itself
allowed for many security threats to occur. The
architecture of the internet, when modified can
reduce the possible attacks that can be sent across
the network. Knowing the attack methods, allows
for the appropriate security to emerge. Many
businesses secure themselves from the internet by
means of firewalls and encryption mechanisms.
The businesses create an “intranet” to remain
connected to the internet but secured from
possible threats.
The entire field of network security is vast and in an
evolutionary stage. The range of study
encompasses a brief history dating back to
internet’s beginnings and the current development
in network security. In order to understand the
research being performed today, background
knowledge of the internet, its vulnerabilities, attack
methods through the internet, and security
technology is important and therefore they are
reviewed.