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How do you balance network security for different users?

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Network security is a crucial aspect of any computer system that involves multiple users, devices, and data. However, not all users have the same needs, preferences, and risks when it comes to accessing and protecting information. How do you balance network security for different users, without compromising performance, usability, and privacy? In this article, we will explore some of the key factors and strategies that can help you achieve this goal.

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1 Identify user groups

The first step to balance network security for different users is to identify the main user groups and their roles, responsibilities, and requirements. For example, you might have administrators, staff, customers, partners, and guests as different user groups in your network. Each group might have different levels of access, permissions, and authentication methods to use the network resources. You should also consider the devices, locations, and time zones that each user group uses to connect to the network.

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Absolutely agree on this. I would like to add that identifying devices are also important since based on the risk appetite and business needs of the organisation, user groups might not apply. For instance, BYOD where personal devices are allowed to connect to corporate wifi but may not necessitate that staff / employees have corporate user accounts to do so.

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2 Define security policies

The next step is to define the security policies that apply to each user group and the network resources they access. Security policies are the rules and guidelines that specify how the network should be protected and used. For example, you might have security policies that define the password complexity, encryption standards, firewall settings, backup procedures, and audit logs for each user group. You should also have security policies that address the possible threats and vulnerabilities that each user group might face, such as malware, phishing, denial-of-service, and data breaches.

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Adding to this, security policies must also authenticate devices based on atttributes to validate that they are aligned with the organisation's baseline security posture. As part of this validation, these would include checking that devices or users have the appropriate security policies ("compliance check") such as middleware is patched, anti-virus signature is updated and endpoint agents are installed. This validation should not just be point in time but continuous (i.e. post authentication as long as session is active) and could be adaptive in nature.

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3 Implement security controls

The third step is to implement the security controls that enforce the security policies and monitor the network activity. Security controls are the technical and administrative measures that prevent, detect, and respond to security incidents. For example, you might have security controls that include antivirus software, VPNs, multifactor authentication, access control lists, intrusion detection systems, and incident response teams for each user group. You should also have security controls that allow you to update, patch, and test the network regularly.

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The implementation of multiple security controls, or a defense in depth strategy, is crucial for a successful cybersecurity program. We can never say that any one control is perfect. Secure software is difficult to create and most likely have exploitable bugs. 0-days are constantly being discovered which can bypass controls. By taking a defense in depth approach, we reduce our over-reliance on individuals controls, provide a more secure environment, and can better defend against targeted attacks.

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4 Educate and communicate

The fourth step is to educate and communicate with the users about the network security and their responsibilities. Education and communication are essential to raise awareness, increase compliance, and reduce human errors. For example, you might have education and communication activities that include training sessions, newsletters, webinars, feedback surveys, and help desks for each user group. You should also have education and communication channels that allow you to inform, remind, and alert the users about the network security issues and best practices.

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5 Evaluate and improve

The fifth step is to evaluate and improve the network security and its impact on the users. Evaluation and improvement are necessary to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction of the network security and its users. For example, you might have evaluation and improvement methods that include metrics, reports, audits, reviews, and surveys for each user group. You should also have evaluation and improvement processes that allow you to identify, analyze, and resolve the network security problems and opportunities.

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6 Balance network security for different users

Balancing network security for different users is not a one-time task, but an ongoing process that requires planning, implementation, and evaluation. By following the steps above, you can achieve a balance that meets the needs, preferences, and risks of each user group, while maintaining the performance, usability, and privacy of the network. You can also adapt and adjust the balance as the network and the users change over time.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Identify user groups

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