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Network Security

Network Security is a crucial IT capability pertaining to protecting an organization's IT infrastructure, using preventive, defensive and recovery measures. This includes safeguarding data transmission, ensuring integrity and confidentiality of information, and preventing unauthorized access or disruptions to network systems and services.

Level 1: Emerging

At an emerging level, you are developing basic understanding of network security protocols. You're learning to identify potential threats, apply basic security measures, and support network security initiatives.

Level 2: Proficient

At a proficient level you are able to implement and manage network security measures effectively, ensuring the protection of data and systems from external threats in an IT environment.

Level 3: Advanced

At an advanced level, you are able to design, implement, and manage complex network security systems, including intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, VPNs, and secure network protocols to protect data and information.

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