Module4: Project – Project Part 2: Firewall Selection and Placement
Scenario:
The senior network architect at Corporation Techs has informed you that the existing border firewall is old and needs to be replaced. He recommends designing a demilitarized zone (DMZ) to increase network perimeter security. He also wants to increase the security of network authentication, replacing the current username and password approach.
Tasks:
For this part of the project, perform the following tasks:
- Research and select firewalls for the Corporation Techs network.
- Describe each firewall, why you selected it, and where it should be placed for maximum effectiveness.
- Address network, server, and workstation firewalls.
- Describe a plan for creating a DMZ, and explain how it makes the network more secure.
- Research network authentication and create a high-level plan for secure authentication to internal network resources.
- Create a draft report detailing all information as supportive documentation.
- Cite sources, where appropriate.
Required Resources:
- Internet
- Course textbook