Library items tagged: network set-up

Network design for Grids

Anonymous

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 09:13

Networks are a key part of the Grid vision, so network design must be considered as part of a Grid deployment. The physical networks to which Grid systems are connected, the allocation of IP addresses and the use of appropriate network controls can all have significant benefits for the performance and security of a Grid. Conversely, if these issues are not included in the early planning they can cause endless problems.

General issues

Anonymous

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 09:13

Aspects of Grid Protocols

Why is the Grid different from other applications?

Anonymous

Friday, February 17, 2012 - 09:12

Grid computing uses a distributed architecture to let teams of researchers in different physical locations and time zones collaborate on large scale projects in many disciplines. It is a novel application that involves new models of computing and new network protocols. Grids require complex and dynamic patterns of trust to be established and implemented, with computers relying on one another to make decisions on the identity and rights of individual users.

Wireless security

Anonymous

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 16:43

connecting

network set-up

security

Network Authentication Methods eduroam

Firewalls

Anonymous

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 16:42

A firewall is a system that implements and enforces an access control (or security) policy between two networks, for example between an internal private network and an external public network. Essentially, a firewall connects two or more networks but only allows specified forms of traffic to flow between them.

Raising awareness

Anonymous

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 16:42

connections

network set-up

security

People are the most important component in any security system. Uninformed or unthinking users or administrators can make decisions for their own convenience that nullify all technical security measures. Aware and observant users and administrators can, however, reduce the likelihood and impact of security incidents even where only a few technical measures have been taken. Ideally organisations should aim to combine secure technology and security-conscious people into a truly robust system.

Security policy

Anonymous

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 16:42

connections

network set-up

security

Organisations connected to JANET are required to comply with the JANET Security Policy, to protect the security of JANET and of their own internal networks. Further details are available in Section 9. JISC requires organisations with a Primary Connection to take responsibility for both the security of their own connection to JANET and the security of any Sponsored or Proxy Connections they provide.

Training

Anonymous

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 16:34

connecting

network set-up

training

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Security

Anonymous

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 16:34

connections

network set-up

security

Isolated individual computers are relatively secure as long as their physical well-being is ensured and regular backups are carried out to protect the integrity of the data held. However, once computers are connected to a LAN or WAN, they become exposed to threats which may jeopardize their proper operation and the safety and privacy of the data held.