Gather network security information

Determine the level of security for the network that
VMware Smart Assurance
software will monitor so that the software can be configured to a corresponding level of security. For example, the security needs of a network in a financial, defense, or health care vertical market may be greater than in the manufacturing vertical market. Enumerate security preferences, such as the use of passwords, encrypted password storage, and encrypted communications to guide you when configuring security capabilities.