Who needs network security? Why don't we just build encryption and antimalware protection into end-points and simply enjoy open networks? From a security perspective that's always best and it's in line with the Jericho Forum vision. But in the real world it's not so simple. At the very least we need protective measures in networks to guarantee availability and performance. Beyond that there is huge potential to deliver value through security features in networks. I found this article to be a interesting read. The author points out many different parts of network security. What do you think about the future of network security?

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