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Title: The Importance of Network Security
This report will discuss the importance of network security. Network Security is important because it prevents hackers from gaining access to data and personal information. The issue in society is that users get their data stolen every day and are scared that their information is blasted out to the world. Within this paper I will talk to you about the importance of network security and how it can change your day-to-day life using cyber security. In addition, I will create a survey for computer science majors to see if network security is important. Also, I will send a survey to a DISA employee to get his perspective on this topic and his comments as well. The best method to incorporate both user input and research into this paper is to use user input to back up the research. User input will be a great addition because it gives the readers a real-world opinion on if this topic is valid.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1754054
PAR ID:
10436905
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
The 2023 ADMI Symposium
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Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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