Assignment Task:
Task:
This assignment will assess the following learning outcomes:
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and critical evaluation of essential network design principles and security implementation at all OSI layers.
2. Design, implement, test and document a small LAN involving the use of routers and switches.
3. Critically analyse the main goals and concepts of network security and apply techniques to support message integrity, confidentiality, authentication and network access.
4. Critically appraise social, ethical and accessibility considerations in network and security design solution.
General Information
This assignment constitutes 100% towards the final mark for this module. Any queries relating to this assignment should be directed to:
Dr Muhammad Ali Kazmi (Muhammad.Kazmi@Northumbria.ac.uk)
Type of the submission required
This is an INDIVIDUAL piece of work contributing towards the module assessment. Deliverables should be assembled into a single report document, which includes (critical appraisal, research, and snapshot evidences of tasks carried out and justification of technologies used). Submission will be in the form of a MS word report (4000 words).
Scenario Description: DUX (Digital User Experience)
Small and medium enterprises are vital part of UK economy which contribute to 50% of the revenue generated by UK businesses and employ 44% of the workforce. COVID-19 outbreak has affected millions of business in the UK. The businesses have either moved to online operations completely or have adopted flexible working hours for their staff with less physical presence in the office. This shift in working practices have changed the nature and priorities of IT services required for any business. The digital transformation has brought a lot of questions of how to protect remote working from cyber threats and require businesses to adopt more rigorous approach to implement new cyber security measures to meet the changing landscape of cyber security threats and adhere with legal and regulatory compliance
