Module 2 - Design the Network Structure

Section 6 - Provision Software Features

Jones, Jones, & Jones: Solution

1. Mr. Jones has been reading about hackers accessing confidential data by hacking into the network from the Internet. How have you addressed his concerns with your design?

• For foolproof network security, a three-part firewall system locates Jones's Web/FTP server behind the first tier. To access this tier, users come through a router that provides initial security. Beyond this first tier is Cisco's PIX Firewall, which represents the second-tier security perimeter. In case there is a breach of security on the exposed segment, the PIX Firewall series acts as a strong security barrier to prevent outside users from gaining access to Jones’s private network. Using Cisco's PIX Firewall series with Cisco routers running Cisco IOS software will provide the firm with a powerful security solution that will allow it to sell its research papers without fear of exposure of internal documents and files. It forces hackers to penetrate multiple lines of defense.

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