Instruction
Section 1: Infrastructure Document
Write a four to six (4-6) page infrastructure document in which you:
Justify and support the relationship between infrastructure and security as it relates to this data-collection and analysis company.
Present the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network.
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.
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.
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.
Section 2: Revised Project Plan
Use Microsoft Project to:
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.