This project provides you an opportunity to solve a comprehensive problem in firewall and VPN implementation at various levels. You will play the role of an employee participating in the network security update planning process in a specific business situation.
REQUIRED SOURCE INFORMATION AND TOOLS
The following tools and resources will be needed to complete this project:
A Web browser and access to the Internet to perform research for the project
Access to the NetWitness Investigator application
Packet trace files, vulnerability scans, and associated reports (provided by your instructor)
general_comm.pcap
encrypted_comm.pcap
nmap_scan.xml
topology_fisheye_chart.pdf
nessus_report.html
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
You will be able to apply core competencies learned throughout the course to a single project.
You will be able to analyze and apply knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, network diagrams, and defense measures.
You will be able to demonstrate logical reasoning and decision-making skills.
DELIVERABLES
The project is divided into two smaller assignments and one major assignment. Details for each deliverable can be found in this document. Refer to the Course Calendar for submission dates.
Project Part 1: Network Survey
Project Part 2: Network Design
Final Project: Network Security Plan
PROJECT PART 1: NETWORK SURVEY