In order to make cyber networks safer, and enhance their overall security, engineers may implement and employ a comprehensive array of both strategies, as well as tools. With this, as encryption, intrusion detection, access control, and vulnerability management all may be present, in this way the safeguarding of these interconnected devices, can be had. With the implementation of encryption, and encryption protocols to this point, algorithms may be deployed to encode sensitive data and information, in effect making it unintelligible to those individuals, who are unauthorized. With this, as this can safeguard information across the network, this could diminish possible attempts at intrusion. Following this, engineers may also utilize and deploy intrusion detection and prevention systems, as these systems may monitor network traffic, and employ advanced algorithms to identify and detect any possible threats, or irregularities; in turn facilitating prompt response, as well as too, mitigation measures. Next, with access control, as engineers may design, and implement access control mechanisms to regulate the permissions of users, as well as restrict unauthorized access to critical network resources, this is also a way, that in which the safety of networks can be made. With this, as examples may include: two-factor authentication, and role-based access control, these may ensure that only authorized individuals have access to select data, and systems. Furthermore, as the management of vulnerabilities may also be of importance, engineers in this case, may prioritize regular security audits, and penetration testing, in order to recognize vulnerabilities within the network infrastructure. From here, as engineers can assess how effective security measures are, and have been, this can too, help to identify weaknesses, before possible exploitation. And so thus, overall, with continuous monitoring and analysis, as well as through the implementation of protective measures, engineers can effectively identify emerging threats, and adapt defenses accordingly, as in this way, the safety of networks can be ensured.