
Network Security What is network security?
Network security is a process of using hardware, software, and as-a-service (aaS) solutions to protect edge-to-cloud network infrastructure against cyberattacks, data loss, and misuse.

- Why do businesses need network security?
- How does network security work?
- What are the components of network security?
- What are the benefits of network security?
- HPE and network security
Why do businesses need network security?
Businesses need network security to protect their most important asset—their data. Without effective network security in place, businesses are at increased risk of attacks and hacks.
According to Statista, 328.77 million terabytes of data points are created each day and internet users spend six hours and forty minutes online daily, all facilitated by the network. Protecting network data and connection are of immense importance—a security breach can result in losses over billions of dollars. A recent study by the Ponemon Institute, Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023, reveals, “The global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was USD $4.45 million, a 15% increase over 3 years.”
Network security helps minimize the threat of cybersecurity attacks by proactively monitoring and enforcing edge-to-cloud security policies and enhancing network performance by streamlining digital traffic.