An important issue facing the network and its security is the spread of malicious software. There are reports regularly about organizations that have been impacted by malicious software. Prepare a paper that discusses this issue. The paper should identify

An important issue facing the network and its security is the spread of malicious software. There are reports regularly about organizations that have been impacted by malicious software.

• Prepare a paper that discusses this issue. The paper should identify and describe various issues related to network security, including (but not limited to) the following:
  • Viruses
  • Worms
  • Buffer overflows
  • Network traffic pilfering
  • Man-in-the middle attacks
• Provide recommendations for mechanisms that can be applied to reduce the spread and impact of each.
• How would you integrate and incorporate those mechanisms into an existing network environment?

Submit your paper in Word. It should 3-4 pages (excluding title page, abstract and references page), professionally presented and use APA format. An introduction and conclusion are required.