In this assignment, you will design a secure network infrastructure.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Plan a deployment of software and/or hardware, including implementation and testing considerations.

   Search the web for network infrastructure diagram including Web server, FTP server, VPN server, Authentication server, Anti-virus server (client-based and server-based), Edge firewall, Firewall, Vulnerability scanner, Intrusion detection system (IDS), Web proxy, Edge router, Core router, Switch, Distribution router.    

Then write a paper where you: Determine the specific devices you will use in the network, including the following information for each device:

Make or vendor’s name (for example, Microsoft, Redhat, Cisco, Juniper, Netgear, 3Com).

Model (for example, Windows 7, ASA 5500, Cisco 3500, Squid).

IP address assigned to all devices.

Determine the basic configuration of each network device, citing specific, credible sources that support the configuration.

Research each of the devices you chose and provide a basic configuration you would use in your network.

Use IP addresses to describe your configuration.

Identify the operating system.

Highlight at least five security features and the administrative controls incorporated into each device, including devices in the network diagram.

Explain the impact that each of your configurations has on the security of the entire network.

Explain the elements that must be addressed for planning and testing a network, citing specific, credible sources that support your assertions and conclusions.

Organizational requirements and expectations.

Budget.

Modularity for security and testing.

Naming conventions that facilitate layering and growth.

Determination of required network speed and data capacity.

Vendor support.

Determination of risk and redundancy.

Uptime requirements.

Continuous data monitoring for fault, failure, or security-induced changes.

Load balancing.

Testing for latency.

Bandwidth.

Throughput.

Specific software and tools.

Support your main points, assertions, arguments, or conclusions with at least four specific and credible academic sources synthesized into a coherent analysis of the evidence.