Complete Network Security Protection for SME's within Limited Resources

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to present a comprehensive budget conscious security plan for smaller enterprises that lack security guidelines.The authors believe this paper will assist users to write an individualized security plan. In addition to providing the top ten free or affordable tools get some sort of semblance of security implemented, the paper also provides best practices on the topics of Authentication, Authorization, Auditing, Firewall, Intrusion Detection & Monitoring, and Prevention. The methods employed have been implemented at Company XYZ referenced throughout