Network Security Design

 
SIMULATION PARAMETERS
The existing network is physically isolated from the internet and any other networks. It has the following components: 

  • 50 workstations 
  • 1 database server 
  • 1 application server 
  • 1 print server 
  • 1 file server 
  • multiple switches 

With the new network, the fictitious company wants to: 

  • Have a web-facing web server to host the company website 
  • Setup an in-house Microsoft Exchange Email server 
  • Setup a secure FTP server for external client access 
  • Give remote users VPN access to the LAN 
  • Provide a wireless connectivity option for internal laptops 
  • Have internet access to the workstations and laptops 

In order to achieve this, the new network will require the following additional components: 

  • 1 web server 
  • 1 email server 
  • 1 web-facing secure FTP server 
  • 1 vpn server 
  • 1 internal wireless switch 
  • 20 laptops to be connected via wireless switch 

PROBLEM
Create a new network design utilizing any additional switches, firewalls, or other security equipment might be needed to secure it. In addition, develop a network threat analysis strategy to identify any security threats and their possible countermeasures. 

SOLUTION

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