What is the primary objective of network security?

The correct answer is B. To prevent unauthorized access. The primary objective of network security is to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of network resources by preventing unauthorized users, devices, or traffic from accessing the network. While network security measures may have secondary benefits like…

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ATo reduce network complexity
BTo prevent unauthorized access
CTo improve user experience
DTo maximize network performance

How the community answered

(23 responses)

B
87% (20)
C
9% (2)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

The primary objective of network security is to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of network resources by preventing unauthorized users, devices, or traffic from accessing the network. While network security measures may have secondary benefits like improving performance (D) or simplifying management (A), those are not the core purpose. Improving user experience (C) is a UX/design concern. Network security is fundamentally a defensive discipline centered on enforcing access controls and protecting against threats.

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