Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

Having a complete understanding of the network that you are trying to protect is essential. You need to understand all of the details of the network before creating a plan to protect that network. Discuss the importance of the following concepts:

• Understanding network architecture
• The protocols used within the network
• The infrastructure equipment and cabling
• The software or utilities used in the network when designing the security plan for an organization
  • Discuss what the outcomes might be if this knowledge is not known.