This assignment consists
of two (2) sections: an infrastructure document and a revised Gantt chart or
project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the
completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of
the assignment it is written for. Additionally, you may create and / or assume
all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.
The infrastructure which encompasses the network solution and security
considerations is a major consideration for your company. Considering that the
company will be expanding from one (1) floor to three (3) floors in the very
near future you, as the CIO, are responsible for the design of the
infrastructure and security protocols. You have been tasked with designing a
network that is stable, redundant, and scalable. In addition, speed and
reliability are important considerations. Assumptions should be drawn regarding
network usage in relationship to network services and resources. All the
established criteria that were set at the onset should be adhered to within
your plan. The network solution that is chosen should support the conceived
information system and allow for scalability. The network infrastructure will
support organizational operations; therefore, a pictorial view of workstations,
servers, routers, bridges, gateways, and access points should be used. In
addition, access paths for Internet access should be depicted. Additionally,
the security of the network should be in the forefront of your design because
protecting your data is a primary consideration.
Section 1: Infrastructure Document
1.
Write a four to six
(4-6) page infrastructure document in which you:
o Justify and support the relationship between
infrastructure and security as it relates to this data-collection and analysis
company.
o Present the rationale for the logical and
physical topographical layout of the planned network.
o Design a logical and physical topographical
layout of the current and planned network through the use of graphical tools in
Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The
graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
o Illustrate the possible placement of servers
including access paths to the Internet, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and
firewalls. Note: Facility limitations, workstations, databases, printers,
routers, switches, bridges, and access points should be considered in the
illustration.
o Create and describe a comprehensive security
policy for this data-collection and analysis company that will:
·
Protect the company
infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of confidentiality,
integrity, and availability (CIA). Note: CIA is a widely used benchmark for
evaluation of information systems security, focusing on the three (3) core
goals of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
·
Address ethical
aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access
to networked resources and information.
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.
·
Include charts or
diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the infrastructure
document. All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the
infrastructure document.
Section 2: Revised
Project Plan
Use Microsoft Project to:
2.
Update the project
plan from Project Deliverable 4: Analytics, Interfaces, and Cloud Technology,
with three to five (3-5) new project tasks each consisting of five to ten
(5-10) sub-tasks.
The specific course
learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
·
Develop information
systems-related activities to maximize the business value within and outside
the organization.
·
Demonstrate an
understanding of existing and emerging information technologies, the functions
of IS, and its impact on the organizational operations.
·
Evaluate the issues
and challenges associated with information systems integration.
·
Use technology and
information resources to research issues in information systems.
·
Write clearly and
concisely about strategic issues and practices in the information systems
domain using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
