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Network Security skills every network admin should have.

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by rebelweems

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I am studing for my Bachelors degree in Network security. I was hoping to get some insight information on the skills needed to be an excellant Security Admin. here is what I know so far.

1.Secure strong password enforcement..But how can we make the masses use them with out becoming a Nazi about it?

2.Securing the servers behind a locked door

3.Checking for unsecured ports on the network..But what is the best technique in doing this?

4.Physical security. Would I be responcible for running the internal security department as in teh roaming security guards?

5.Cmpany security protocals...Would it be my job to establish and enforce them?

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by vuiyeechin

3.Checking for unsecured ports on the network..But what is the best technique in doing this?

You can run a port scan and see which port is open. For example is your company didnt use FTP service and port21 is open. You may close or disable it.

4.Physical security. Would I be responcible for running the internal security department as in teh roaming security guards?

what i understand about physical security is that securing your server or workstation having physical contact by a intruders. If a intruders having a physical contact with the server he may just plug in a thumdrive and install a virus or something. to prevent this you may disable the use of USB.

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