Organisation operations

Provide an analysis of your chosen organisations operations.

Describe the cyber security needs the organisation has based on their operations.

Jonathan Realistic Plan is a private graphic design company that requires the utilisation of both Mac and Windows working frameworks. It runs these working frameworks through virtual machines and employment computer programs such as Xero for accounting and OneDrive for record capacity (Echeverra et al. 2021). The company bargains with client databases, however, does not store managing account data, however, primarily bargains with realistic plan records.

There are some cybersecurity needs for this organization given below:

●      Virtual Machine Security: Securing the virtual machine to anticipate unauthorised access and data breaches.

●      Data Protection: Securing client databases and planning records from cyber threats.

●      Secure Access Control: Executing solid access measures that permit personal clients to safely control the section and exit.

●      Cloud Service Security: Secure access to cloud services such as OneDrive and Xero to ensure delicate information in transit and storage.

Network security options and technologies

Based on the organisations cyber security needs, identify and describe network security options, as well as suitable security technologies. Remember that these must relate to virtualised cyber security infrastructures.

Include at least two options for network security and two security technologies.

There are some Network Security Options for this organization given below:

●      Firewalls: Deploy a solid firewall to screen and control approaching and actively organize activity agreeing to predefined security rules (Leitner et al. 2020). This makes a difference in protecting the virtual machine from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

●      Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS): Convey IDPS to distinguish and avoid potential cyber-attacks by checking network activity for suspicious action and reacting to threats in real time.

There are some Security Technologies for this organization given below:

●      Virtual Private Network (VPN): Utilize VPN innovation to secure inaccessible associations to a virtual machine and to scramble and secure information transmitted over the arrange from eavesdropping.

●      Antivirus and Anti-malware Software: Install comprehensive antivirus and anti-malware software on the virtual machine to ensure against malware and guarantee the judgment of client databases and plan records.

Requirements

Describe the data types to be protected, security levels required and secure boundary requirements.

Further, describe the mission-critical network servers that are part of the infrastructure.

Securing client databases, realistic plan records and Xero accounting information is basic to Jonathan's Realistic Plan. Single-user establishment requires strict security measures to ensure delicate information. Managing information inputs and yields is vital since its employments servers such as Xero and OneDrive, which are vital to secure commerce operations.

Infrastructure design

Provide your design for the virtualised cyber security infrastructure. You can include this as a screenshot and attach it to your Portfolio.

Figure 1: Infrastructure Design of Jonathans Graphic Design

This figure shows the infrastructure design of Jonathans Graphic Design and the main connections are made with the two routers. Hence IT Biz Solutions has integrated a branch network to Jonathans Graphic Design. This company has an individual router to access the controls of the main connection between IT Biz Solutions and Jonathan Graphic Design company. The servers consist of the main backend operations to control the network operations and management.

Implementation plan

Provide your implementation plan for your design. Make sure you plan includes:

Actions for implementation including network boundaries and technologies that will be used.

responsibilities and timelines.

Figure 2: FastEthernet0/0 Router Configuration for Organization 1

This figure shows the fastethernet0/0 router configuration for Organization 1 with the IPV4 address of 1.0.0.1 with the TX ring limit of 10. The corresponding MAC address is also set in this plan to enhance the network boundaries.

Figure 3: FastEthernet 1/0 Configuration for Organization 1

This figure shows the fastethernet1/0 router configuration for Organization 1 with the IPV4 address of 128.168.0.1 with the TX ring limit of 10. The corresponding MAC address is also set in this plan to enhance the network boundaries.

Figure 4: Serial Configuration for Organization 1

This figure shows the serial configuration for Organization 1 and the main connections are shown in Organization 1 with the IP address of 20.20.0.2. Hence the clock rate is set to 2000000 with the full duplex mode.

Network security monitoring strategy

Describe the strategy that will be used for monitoring the network security.

Persistent monitoring centres on recognizing inconsistencies in client databases and the utilisation of Xero monetary information (Hatzivasilis et al. 2020). Utilizing interruption location frameworks (IDS), convention examination and endpoint security guarantees real-time danger discovery and reaction. Standard checks of OneDrive record consents and encryption conventions keep up information astuteness and privacy.

Tools

Outline the tools that you will use to implement the infrastructure. Explain how you will obtain access to the network and data you need.

Utilizing Cisco Packet Tracer, secure LAN models are simulated and designed, guaranteeing dependable organised division and control. Access to arrange components and information is overseen through virtual organised recreations, empowering point-by-point testing and approval of security measures (Aljumah and Ahanger, 2020). Packet Tracer's virtual environment empowers fine-tuning of firewall rules, VLANs and encryption conventions to viably secure client databases and financial data.

Presentation

Include the title of your presentation here and attach it to your Portfolio.

Presentation Title: "Enhancing Cybersecurity Infrastructure for Jonathan's Graphic Design: Securing Customer Data and Financial Operations"

Feedback

Document the feedback you received from the presentation regarding your design.

Describe your response to this feedback and adjustments you will make.

Jonathan's Graphic Design Feedback: Emphasize the requirement for proactive observing of Xero integration and OneDrive security. Make sure encryption conventions cover all data types.

Response: It progresses the Xero and OneDrive following conventions and executes extra layers of encryption to supply end-to-end data security.

You have to submit the following documents. These can be done by using the templates provided under:

●       Tables in the above Section of this Project Portfolio, AND

• Screenshots

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• Presentation

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Organisation operations

Provide an analysis of your chosen organisations operations.

Describe the cyber security needs the organisation has based on their operations.

King Edward VII College is a professional college that requires a virtual machine for software testing. It uses RTO Manager for student organization and Xero for accounting and keeps different records related to staff and scholastic exercises (Ukwandu et al. 2020). The college needs a multi-layered security regime to control access to distinctive sorts of information and guarantee the secure operation of its frameworks.

This organization has a few cybersecurity needs, which are portrayed below:

Virtual Machine Security:

Guaranteeing the security of the virtual machine utilized for computer program testing.

Data Access Control: Applying different levels of assurance to oversee access rights for distinctive clients and data sorts.

Secure Sensitive Data: Ensure touchy data such as understudy authoritative records, workforce records and scholastic records.

Cloud Security: Secure cloud administrations such as RTO Supervisor, Xero and OneDrive to ensure information amid capacity and transmission.

Secure Border Administration: Control of advanced real estate inputs and yields to avoid unauthorized access and data breaches.

Network security options and technologies

Based on the organisations cyber security needs, identify and describe network security options, as well as suitable security technologies. Remember that these must relate to virtualised cyber security infrastructures.

Include at least two options for network security and two security technologies.

There are some Network Security Options for the organization given below:

●      Network Segmentation: Portioning a network into diverse zones based on client parts and information affectability can restrain access to basic assets and diminish the assault surface.

●      Access Control Lists (ACLs): Actualizing access lists can confine access to delicate information and frameworks based on client access rights and parts.

There are some Security Technologies for this organization given below:

●      Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Implementing MFA includes a layer of security by guaranteeing that authorized clients can access the virtual machine and delicate information (Syafrizal et al. 2020).

●      Data Encryption: Utilizing encryption at rest and information in travel can ensure sensitive information from listening stealthily or unauthorized access.

Requirements

Describe the data types to be protected, security levels required and secure boundary requirements.

Further, describe the mission-critical network servers that are part of the infrastructure.

At King Edward VII College, the security of student administration frameworks, individual records and scholastic records is of most extreme significance. The multi-layered security approach guarantees that all clients have suitable access rights and strict control over computerized properties to successfully manage information streams. Basic online servers such as RTO Chief, Xero and OneDrive safely bolster basic scholarly and administrative capacities.

Infrastructure design

Provide your design for the virtualised cyber security infrastructure. You can include this as a screenshot and attach it to your Portfolio.

Figure 5: Infrastructure Design of King Edwards VII College

This figure shows the infrastructure design of the King Edwards VII College connecting with the main server and the IT Biz Solutions. Hence the main server is enhanced for the connection with the solutions of the main estimations. The King Edwards VII College IT cabin is connected to the Principal and other faculty rooms. The laptops and PCs are well-connected through the main operations with the justified portable connections.

Implementation plan

Provide your implementation plan for your design. Make sure you plan includes:

Actions for implementation including network boundaries and technologies that will be used.

responsibilities and timelines.

Figure 6: FastEthernet0/0 Router Configuration for Organization 2

This figure shows the fastethernet0/0 router configuration for Organization 2 with the IPV4 address of 192.168.3.1 with the TX ring limit of 10. The corresponding MAC address is also set in this plan to enhance the network boundaries.

Figure 7: FastEthernet1/0 Router Configuration for Organization 2

This figure shows the fastethernet1/0 router configuration for Organization 2 with the IPV4 address of 192.168.4.1 with the TX ring limit of 10. The corresponding MAC address is also set in this plan to enhance the network boundaries.

Figure 8: Serial Configuration for Organization 2

This figure shows the serial configuration for Organization 2 and the main connections are shown in Organization 1 with the IP address of 10.10.0.2. Hence the clock rate is set to 2000000 with the full duplex mode.

Network security monitoring strategy

Describe the strategy that will be used for monitoring the network security.

Cisco Packet Tracer encourages the planning and testing of King Edward VII College's secure arranged environment. Recreated scenarios confirm network division and firewall settings, guaranteeing tight access control to touchy understudy and regulatory data (Awaysheh et al. 2021). Access to the arrangement and information is overseen through virtual simulations that reproduce real-world conditions for exhaustive security appraisal and convention approval. Packet Tracer's capabilities in designing RTO Director integration and activity examination move forward, by and large, arrange security and operational integrity.

Tools

Outline the tools that you will use to implement the infrastructure. Explain how you will obtain access to the network and data you need.

Cisco Packet Tracer encourages the planning and testing of King Edward VII College's secure arranged environment. Recreated scenarios confirm network division and firewall settings, guaranteeing tight access control to touchy understudy and regulatory data. Access to the arrangement and information is overseen through virtual simulations that reproduce real-world conditions for exhaustive security appraisal and convention approval (Salvi et al. 2022). Packet Tracer's capabilities in designing RTO Director integration and activity examination move forward, by and large, arrange security and operational integrity.

Presentation

Include the title of your presentation here and attach it to your Portfolio.

Presentation Title: "Implementing Secure Network Solutions for King Edward VII College: Safeguarding Student Information and Operational Integrity"

Feedback

Document the feedback you received from the presentation regarding your design.

Describe your response to this feedback and adjustments you will make.

King Edward VII College Feedback: Give solid access controls in understudy administration frameworks. Incorporate customary surveys of RTO Director integration and information division.

Response: Arrange to reinforce access control, more visit surveys of RTO Director integration, and make strides in data segmentation conventions.

You have to submit the following documents. These can be done by using the templates provided under:

●       Tables in the above Section of this Project Portfolio, AND

• Screenshots

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• Presentation

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Implementation

You are to provide evidence of the implementation of your design. This should include screenshots that show:

●         Network boundaries created

●         Relevant technologies implemented

●         Security levels set

●         User access set

Figure 9: IT Biz Solution Computer IP Configuration

This figure shows the IP configuration of the IT Biz solution to connect with the Jonathans Graphic Design and the connection is made as static.

Figure 10: FastEthernet1/0 IP Configuration of Jonathan Graphics

This figure shows the FastEthernet configuration with the PCs of Jonathan Graphics. Hence the IP address is 192.168.2.1 with the corresponding MAC address.

Testing

Run tests on your network which will also demonstrate how you monitor the network.

Describe the tests you undertook and the results. Provide screenshots of the test results including logs.

Figure 11: Connection Testing for Organisation 1

This figure shows the connection testing for Organisation 1 with all types of connections. Hence all the connections are said to be successful with the necessary types of equipment such as PCs, Printers, etc.

Figure 12: Ping Testing at the Infrastructure of Organisation 1

This figure shows the Ping testing at the infrastructure of Organisation 1. Hence two addresses are pinged and those are 192.168.2.3 and 192.168.2.5 with 32 bytes of data and hence no loss are present.

User feedback

Document the user feedback from your assessor.

Ensure continuous monitoring of financial data and customer databases. Strengthen encryption protocols across all platforms for enhanced data security.

Adjustments

Based on the tests you ran, monitoring and user feedback describe the adjustments you need to make.

Hence firewall rules are enhanced to monitor outgoing data from Xero and OneDrive. The regular vulnerability scans are made for working with customer databases. The endpoint protection is also enhanced to detect and respond to potential threats faster.

You have to submit the following documents. These can be done by using the templates provided under:

●       Tables in the above Section of this Project Portfolio, AND

• Screenshots

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Implementation

You are to provide evidence of the implementation of your design. This should include screenshots that show:

●         Network boundaries created

●         Relevant technologies implemented

●         Security levels set

●         User access set

Figure 13: Xero Server Implementation

This figure shows the Xero Server implementation by making the HTTPS services on with all types of optimizations. The file manager folder is shown here to connect the main folders of data.

Figure 14: IP Configuration of The Server

This figure shows the IP configuration of the server with the IPV4 address of 1.0.0.2. The default gateway of the server is set to 1.0.0.1 here.

Testing

Run tests on your network which will also demonstrate how you monitor the network.

Describe the tests you undertook and the results. Provide screenshots of the test results including logs.

Figure 15: Connection Testing for Organisation 2

This figure shows the connection testing for Organisation 2 with all types of connections. Hence all the connections are said to be successful with the necessary types of equipment such as PCs, Printers, laptops, etc.

Figure 16: Ping Test at the Infrastructure of Organization 2

This figure shows the ping test at the infrastructure of Organisation 2 with the relevant IP addresses. The IP addresses 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.6 are pinged here with 32 bytes of data and hence no loss is present.

User feedback

Document the user feedback from your assessor.

Stricter access controls are implemented for student management systems. Conduct regular audits of RTO Manager integration and data segmentation to prevent unauthorized access.

Adjustments

Based on the tests you ran, monitoring and user feedback describe the adjustments you need to make.

Adjustments include the strengthening of access controls for the student management system and RTO manager. The firewall configurations are updated to ensure strong data segmentation and security audits are conducted for Xero integration for the data protection.

You have to submit the following documents. These can be done by using the templates provided under:

●       Tables in the above Section of this Project Portfolio, AND

• Screenshots

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