Tracing The Timeline of Network Security From the 1950s To the Present (2023)

Tracing The Timeline of Network Security From the 1950s To the Present (2023)

Deepanshu Jain & Ankur Sheth

3rd Year Computer Science and Engineering Undergraduates

Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract — The field of network security has evolved significantly over the years, with new threats emerging and security measures adapting in response. Network security problems exist through all the layers of the computer network, and the network security objective is to maintain the confidentiality, authenticity, integrity, dependability, availability, and suitability of the network. The rapid development of computer network systems brings both great convenience and new security threats for users. Network security problems generally include network system security and data security. Specifically, it refers to the reliability of the network system, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data information in the system. This paper aims to trace the timeline of network security in chronological order, starting from the early days of computing to the present day. The paper will explore the major milestones in the development of network security, including the emergence of viruses, the introduction of firewalls, and the rise of cybercrime. By examining the historical context of these developments, this paper will provide a deeper understanding of the evolution of network security and the challenges that continue to shape the field today. Ultimately, this paper will demonstrate how network security has become an essential component of modern computing, and how its evolution has helped shape the digital world we live in today.

Index Terms — Access Control, Anti-Virus, Asymmetric Key, Authentication, Availability, Cipher, Clearance levels, Confidentiality, Data encryption, DevSecOps, Firewalls, Firmware, Hash Function, IDS, Integrity, Intrusion, NAT, Security, Security Audits, SOAR, Symmetric Key, VPN, XDR