List below are a total of four different post that don't require a word count. These are due today 17 Dec by 8pm CST

Discuss the following:

• A network must be protected against both inside and outside attack to protect company assets. Even though companies use firewalls for protection, they are not enough in today's times. What additional safeguards must be reviewed to assure network security?

Students need to contribute two substantive posts in this discussion by the due date indicated. The substantive posts can be any combination of responses and replies.

Discuss the following:

• Businesses have been using metrics to help justify their business processes for a number of years. IT also has developed suggested metrics to help determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the network. What are these metrics, and how are they used to improve performance?

Students need to contribute two substantive posts in this discussion by the due date indicated. The substantive posts can be any combination of responses and replies.