NETWORK SECURITY

Network Security in Computing & System Development

Introduction1

Discussion2

Social and Commercial Impact of Network Security Design on the Company3

Evaluation of the Current System's Network Security3

Potential Impact ofa Proposed Network Design4

Current and Common Threats5

Design Specification for Network Security Solutions6

Considerations for Design6

Methods & Technologies8

A Network Security Policy9

Implementation Specification for Network Security Solutions10

Compatibility with Design12

Managing Network Security Solutions ofthe Company13

Analysis of Network Security Policies and Practices14

Recommended Potential Change Management15

Conclusion16

References17

Network Security in Computing & System Development

Introduction

Network security strategies have gone under several alterations over years. With the evolution of internet, the network security techniques are becoming modernized. These techniques have become customized, and organizations can imply network security in accordance with its needs. From the perspective of the business world, the concept of network security has gained a mandatory importance. It is being considered as a milestone in protecting information and data which will ultimately benefit the organization. When there are no apprehension of threats like network intrusion, organization can attract clients for a trusted and reliable service. Apart from increasing the profit rate, network security can also enhance the productivity of an organization. Employees do not have to worry about information leakage or theft and hence they can utilize all their potential in their work. When it comes to the network security on the commercial level, the task becomes intricate. Since the network of a commercial organization is complex, hence the techniques and designs for the network security will also be equally compound to provide effective protection (Hegerberg, 2012).

This report covers aspects of network security as defined by the case study which deals with a company, The Computer Components Company PLC. The company deals with buying, supplying and supporting software and hardware components for the industry of Information and Communication technology. The case study describes a scenario in which the concerned company needs to upgrade its network security system due to expansion in the business of supply chain. The current status of the company's network security is limited to LAN (Local Area Network). The organization wants to expand the business and thus the network needs to be shifted from LAN to WAN (Wide Area Network). The report below covers the designing, implementation and management of the WAN supported Network Security system for this company by addressing the CIO of the company.

Discussion

The Computer Components Company PLC has a reputable security network as far as business dealings and clients are concerned. Since, the supply-chain of the company is internal, and all dealings are carried out within the organization so the current security network design complies well with company's policies of data and information protection. The company has to go through the phase of upgrading the systems from time to time, but the network security system has never been redesigned as it covers the business in an efficient way. Now the company has taken a further step to expand the business from the premises of the organization. It has decided to give the current supply-chain a new direction by start dealing with external suppliers and ...