1.6 Summary

Because networks are so commonplace within organizations, network security is important for all administrators. Maintaining good network security is a full-time task that has to involve the cooperation of all employees within an organization.

Because network security is so important, and involves all aspects of day-to-day operations, it is important that security policies be communicated from the top down, and that all managers are involved in the planning of network security policies.

Many organizations, especially small ones, don't feel that they need to worry about network security. The truth is, any organization that is publicly connected to the Internet has to make an effort to secure its border.