Network Security Assessment and Recommendations for a Medium-Sized Enterprise
Imagine you are a network security consultant hired by a medium-sized enterprise that relies heavily on its network infrastructure for daily operations. The enterprise is concerned about the security of its network and wants a comprehensive assessment along with recommendations to enhance network security. Write a five to seven-page paper addressing the following points:
1. Provide an overview of the importance of network security for enterprises. Explain how a secure network is critical for protecting sensitive data, ensuring business continuity, and preventing unauthorized access.
2. Implement a threat modeling exercise for the enterprise’s network. Identify potential threats
and a(ack vectors specific to the organization’s industry and operations. Prioritize these threats
based on their potential impact.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the existing firewall and IPS solutions. Provide recommendations
for optimizing configurations and rules. Discuss the importance of these devices in preventing
unauthorized access and detecting malicious activities.
4. Assess the security of the VPN used by the enterprise for remote access. Discuss best practices
for securing VPN connections and recommend any necessary improvements to ensure the
confidentiality and integrity of remote communications.
5. Analyze the security of the wireless network infrastructure. Discuss encryption methods, access
control mechanisms, and recommend measures to mitigate the risks associated with wireless
communication.
6. Discuss the role of network security in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Recommend measures to ensure that the network can recover quickly from incidents and
support critical business functions.
Ensure that your paper provides practical and actionable recommendations for the medium-sized
enterprise to enhance its network security posture. Include relevant industry standards and best
practices in your analysis.
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.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Compare and contrast the methods of disaster recovery and business continuity.
· Explain risk management in the context of information security.
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in disaster recovery.
· Write clearly and concisely about disaster recovery topics using proper writing mechanics and
technical style conventions