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