CMGT 433 Wk 3 Discussion – Network Security Strategy

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CMGT 433 Wk 3 Discussion - Network Security Strategy
CMGT 433 Wk 3 Discussion – Network Security Strategy
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CMGT 433 Wk 3 Discussion – Network Security Strategy

Post a minimum total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. For more information on what is considered a substantive response, please review the announcement on this topic.

Due Thursday

You are the IT manager for a small software consulting firm that specializes in financial services, healthcare and government projects. You have ten full-time employees and 10 to 12 part-time contract software consultants. The full-time staff typically work in the office, but sometimes work remotely. The contract staff are all remote off-shore.

You have been asked by the company owner to review the firm’s network security policies and systems. The president is interested in you recommendations for improving the security particularly of clients’ sensitive data.

Currently, the company has a wireless LAN network at the office, with 2 servers used for internal business processes, 10 on-site wireless workstations/devices, and 2 printers. The company has a single Broadband connection to the Internet at the office. Remote users have access to the company LAN network through a router at the office.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • Identify at least one network security strategy that would help this organization to better protect their data and systems.
  • What are some of the data vulnerabilities you might need to address?
  • Why did you choose these strategies over others?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.