Methods of preventing network security issues, including: use of barriers, locks, surveillance, alarm systems, security guards, how software methods can prevent unauthorised access, including: o biometric methods o anti-malware o anti-virus and anti-spyware software for protecting data, files and systems o encryption o access rights/permissions for protecting data and files, how firewalls can be configured to control access to networks

Firewalls, including: their use and configuration in controlling access to networks

Encryption protocols, including: the purpose of Transport Layer Security (TLS)/Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), the use of TLS/SSL and IPsec in client server communication