Computing networks are certainly changing. There are a couple of different factors driving these changes, which generally include issues of security, privacy, regulatory concerns, and technological advancements. For the most part, these drivers are resulting in positive changes for computer networks.
One of the fundamental ways in which computer networks are changing is that they are incorporating Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). VPNs provide an additional computing network inside of an external network (Monga 343). As such, they are able to buttress security while adding a layer of privacy (Rao and Kavitha 4). There are a number of intruders and hackers who are invading networks without authority. One of the basic ways to meet this broadening challenge is to stifle hackers with the use of a VPN.
Another way that networks are changing is by becoming much more complex. Specifically, the architecture involved with them is taking on additional complexities that make them much less straightforward. The cloud is a primary influence in this regard (Pandiaraja et al 695-696. Organizations now must contend with on-premise as well as cloud deployments, which makes their architecture much less straightforward than it once was.
Adding to these complications are the different variations of clouds available. These include public and private clouds, as well as hybrid clouds. The cloud is useful in that it decreases the reliance on physical architecture. Nonetheless, it makes the architecture for computing networks much more complicated—which empowers organizations who implement cloud architecture successfully.
Overall, it is clear that networking is changing. In general, it is changing for the better. It is becoming more complex with VPNs and cloud concerns; the former aid with security and privacy.
Works Cited
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Pandiaraja, Perumal; Vijayakumar, Pandi; Vijayakumar, Varadarajan; Seshadhri, Raman. “Computation Efficient Attribute Based Broadcast Group Key Management for Secure Document Access in Public Cloud.” Journal of Information Science & Engineering. 33(3), 695-712. Print. 2017.
Prabu, S. and Gopinath, Ganapathy. “Secure Data Storage in Public Cloud Envrionment through Crypto-Biometric System.” International Journal of Computer Science Engineering & Technology. 7, 10-14. Print. 2017.
Rao, Basaweswara and Kavitha, S. “Connect Users to Private Networks Securely Over Public Networks Using Virtual Private Networks.” International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science. 6(3), 4-7. Print. 2017.
