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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:

o Viruses
o Worms
o Buffer overflows
o Network traffic pilfering
o 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.