I. Introduction

A.Description of the network security and the general overview
B.The thesis statement: following technological advancement, it is advisable to consider the new forms to manage security within possible limits

II.Backgroung

A.briefly describing the origin and the cause of network security
B.stating common places where network security has been applied
C.dicussing the preliminary essence of network security

III.Preparedness

A. Conducting a risk analysis
B. Creating a pool of best practices that are in the field
C. Networking
D. Choosing the best practices for protection of business operation and flow of information

IV.discussion of the best practices in network security

A. Maintaining security patches
B. Network based security hardware and software: utilization of firewalls, gateway antivirus and intrusion detection among other identifiable techniques
C. Educating the users on how to confirm secured lines and transfer of data
D. Implementing DLP and auditing: making use of monitor, alert system and the block flow of data
E. Making use of the comprehensive end point security solution
F. Using encryption technique in securing data : this may further cover such areas like the across-the-wire transfers and the file systems
G. Implementation of a removable media policy

V.Challenges associated to network security best practices

A. A detailed discussion of the monster DDoS attacks
B. The absolute loss of visibility as well as control developed by the IT consumption and the cloud
C. System and network hacking that is encountered in real life situations
D. The password debacle
E. The insider threat
F.state sponsored espionage as well as sabotage of the computer networks

VI. Possible remedies

A.providing technological possibilities that can secure systems
B. obtaining alternatives on security

VII. Conclusion

A. Paper summary
B. Recommendations