NETWORK SECURITY

NETWORK SECURITY Network security is defined in this paper on the basis of Honeynet Technology in reference to honeypots.Honeynet and Honeypots are used in the area of Computer Networks and Network Security. Honeypots are a novel approach to network security and security research alike. The primary purpose of a honeynet is to gather information about threats and this information is to better understand threats, how they are evolving and changing, and how to best counter those threats.Intrusion to a network or system can never be eliminated but however can be reduced . Any traffic to or from the Honeynet is suspicious in nature. Thus traffic from a Network to a machine on the Honeynet may indicate a better network system. The purpose of this paper is to discuss what a honeynet is, its value, an overview of how it works, and the risks/issues involved. Then look at the nuts and bolts of honeypots by putting them together. Finally, we shall conclude by looking at what the future holds for honeypots and honeynets networks can be used to increase network security in a large organizational Envorinment.