- Based on this week’s course objectives of securing resources in a network and describing Firewalls and Host and Intrusion Prevention Systems, discuss if both of these items are necessary for the network. Security networking devices have many advantages in the business environment. Moreover, what are some of these advantages, and from an Information Security perspective, what are some of the standard practices in securing these networks? Describe the significant reasons to secure the Network and protect access to the Web. Feel free to research the internet and provide resource links and APA cited references to support your comments.