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Week 7 Chapter 13 Writing Assignment

Week 7 Chapter 13 Writing Assignment

Q Security professionals have an array of network protection systems to assist in protecting a network. In your opinion, describe two network protections systems that augment each other well in protecting a network. Yourassignment must be at minimum 1 paragraph in length, maximum 2 paragraphs with proper citations (APA). Rubric Weekly Reading Writing Assignments Weekly Reading Writing Assignments Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality 25 to >22.75 pts DISTINGUISHED Provides a well-thought out journal entry reflective of a complete understanding of assigned readings. 22.75 to >20.5 pts PROFICIENT Provides thoughts and ideas gleaned from chapter reading in an orderly and clear fashion. 20.5 to >18.25 pts SATISFACTORY Journal entry is entered with fragmented thoughts on topics and ideas presented in textbook. 18.25 to >16.0 pts EMERGING Provides minimal entry in journal entry. 16 to >0 pts UNSATISFACTORY Does not submit Journal. 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent 25 to >22.75 pts Reveals a solid understanding of the topic and ideas. Thoughts are organized and expressed clearly. Uses examples to illustrate comprehension of material presented in chapter readings. 22.75 to >20.5 pts Reveals adequate understanding of the topics and ideas in respective chapter reading assignments. 20.5 to >18.25 pts Reveals a restricted understanding of the topic limited to information found in chapter summary. 18.25 to >16.0 pts Adds little to reveal comprehension of readings. 16 to >0 pts Does not add content to Journal assignment. 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking 25 to >22.75 pts Offers a critical analysis of readings, and discusses topics and ideas in an orderly and coherent fashion. Supplements analysis with real-world examples. 22.75 to >20.5 pts Presents topics and ideas discussed in text readings with examples related to real-world experiences. 20.5 to >18.25 pts Presents topics and ideas discussed in text readings, but only in summary format. 18.25 to >16.0 pts Provides no evidence of reading or comprehension. 16 to >0 pts Does not submit Journal. 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style 25 to >22.75 pts Highly skilled presentation of ideas. Work exceeds expectations for this level of student. Absolutely no errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar noted. 22.75 to >20.5 pts Explicitly presents ideas. Work appropriate for this level of student. No spelling or grammar errors noted. A few minor punctuation errors identified. 20.5 to >18.25 pts Able to present ideas. Comes close to expectations for work at this level. Some punctuation and spelling errors but no errors in grammar identified. 18.25 to >16.0 pts Limited ability to convey ideas. Below expectations of work at this level. Errors noted in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 16 to >0 pts Does not submit Journal. 25 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext

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Security professionals have many techniques and appliances available to them for protecting networks. Some are hardware based and some are software based. If a security professional is implementing a layered approach, then there will be many types of security devices used to protect a network. Next Gen firewalls Next Gen firewalls is one of the most effective devices in protecting networks. For starters most next Gen firewalls come with intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) which not only actively scans and alert Administrators of possible security threats but also implements measures in real time to stop the threat dead in its tracks. Next Gen firewalls also work at the application layer as they can look at network traffic at a higher layer of the OSI model.