Network Infrastructure and Security

This assignment consists of two (2) sections: an infrastructure document and a revised project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

With the parameters set forth at the onset of the project, present the infrastructure and security policy that will support the expected development and growth of the organization. The network solution that is chosen should support the conceived information system and allow for scalability. The network infrastructure will support organizational operations; therefore, a pictorial view of workstations, servers, routers, bridges, gateways, and access points should be used. Since the company will be merging with a multinational company, virtualization and cloud technology should be taken into consideration. In addition, access paths for Internet access should be depicted. A narrative should be included to explain all the nodes of the network and the rationale for the design. Lastly, using the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) Triangle, define the organizational security policy. 

Section 1: Infrastructure Document

1. Write a five to eight (5-8)      page infrastructure document in which you:

1. Identify       possible network infrastructure vulnerabilities. Address network       vulnerabilities with the appropriate security measures. Ensure that       consideration is given to virtualization and cloud technology. 
2. Design a       logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through       the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source       alternative such as Dia. Explain the rationale for the logical and       physical topographical layout of the planned network. Note: The graphically depicted       solution is not included in the required page length.
3. Illustrate       the possible placement of servers, including access paths to the Internet       and firewalls. Note: facility       limitations, workstations, printers, routers, switches, bridges, and       access points should be considered in the illustration.
4. Create       and describe a comprehensive security policy for the company that will:

i. Protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA. Note: CIA is a widely used benchmark for evaluation of information systems security, focusing on the three (3) core goals of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. 

ii. Address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using      Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides;      citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check      with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing      the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the      course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not      included in the required assignment page length.
• Include charts or diagrams      created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the infrastructure document.      All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the      infrastructure document.