Protect Your Networks and Applications by Use of Patching, Encryption and Penetration Testing

Network and application security is an endless and daunting task for computer administrators. Identifying computer database weaknesses and potential exploits for stealing data, including data leaks, is crucial for placing proper security safeguards in place.

Possible attacks such as information extraction, denial of service attacks, rendering data transfer unusable, administration alterations, and false or included confusion-intent information injections are just a few of the many reasons for network and application security today.

Most often, system vulnerabilities offer a higher reward to hackers than the concern for consequences after infiltrating a company's database. They and their actions unravel with the slightest care for consequences when it comes to committing these cyber crimes. Networks that fail to recognize security, or rather invest primarily in performance and design are often victims to these vulnerabilities exploited by hackers. With inefficient controls and misperceptions of these risks provides easy targets for many security hackers and thieves to wreak havoc. Preparations and studies of security protocols are always advised before establishing a functioning network and database system.

Hackers and their motives differ. Confusion, harassment, theft, control, power, or exploitation are the primary reasons for their actions. Determining which one is a post-practice; intercepting and defending what they seek should be the priority for network security specialists. Network penetration testing is also an effective strategy at finding weaknesses and preventing potential attacks and security related problems.
Making certain that a network is maintained well with up to date security patches is the first step to ensure little to no information is compromised. Ecommerce websites with shopping carts, that process credit card numbers, take customer addresses, and solicit career information are all lucrative targets for cyber criminals.
Encryption when implemented correctly and securely is a highly effective security control to protect sensitive data like healthcare information, social security numbers, financial data etc. The encryption algorithm and key strength determine the difficulty for hackers to decrypt and obtain passwords and login information for malicious intents.


Culprits of exploitation and identity theft always have the same goal in mind, and with technology and internet usage changing, there will always exist the alternative method for retrieving data against the users' wishes. Being prepared and blocking exploits and loopholes is the first and best step to prevent loss or corruption of sensitive information over networks and within databases.