Unit 7 Assignment

In discussions with the IT Director you discover that previous requests for network monitoring software were denied despite the large number of devices and logs spread throughout the enterprise. She has new found hope that the change in culture and philosophy with senior leadership will reduce the burden on the network team so they can focus on other high priority efforts.

Based on your research for Unit 7, write a point paper:

· Discuss the importance of network monitoring software.

· Include a summary of the various network devices and their role in network security.

· Discuss how critical log management is in identifying security incidents.

· Provide a brief description of an enterprise network management solution by doing a search on the web.

The requirements for your assignment are:

· 1-2 page APA paper excluding title and reference pages

· Provide at least two references and in-text citations in APA format

· College level writing

Refer to the attached document for the grading rubric.