What core network security items are needed to secure networks?

What core network security items are needed to secure networks?

What core network security items/facilities/tools are needed to secure a particular network?

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Wow, great question but this could be a really long answer. Assessing an organizations risks and exposures is the first step but ongoing assessment is also important. This means some important tools are items such as patch management systems and vulnerability assessment tools. An example of one such tool is Nessus.

This was first published in July 2007