Intellectual properties are protected by: Restricting access to client抯 documents Restricting access to client抯 software Ensuring copyright protection during developmentg Signing NDA (non-disclosure agreement) with each team member individually A secure environment (both physical and for the network) is ensured by: Maintaining data and network security through firewalls Maintaining physical security through restricted access to labs Restricting access to floppy drives and CD drives Encrypting data transfer and communication to clients