Executive Summary
The reason of this information is to identify the security weakness in the Aircraft Solutions inter structure. Aircraft solutions is a known frontrunner in the design and manufacture of component for commercial, defense, and aerospace industry headquartered in San Diego, CA. I have found two security vulnerabilities in the organization, first there is software issue of not having a firewall between the Commercial Division and the internet world, which can be solved by installing a fire between CD and internet. Then there is the policy problem that the routers and firewalls be evaluated every two years, solution increase the evaluation periods.
Company Overview
Aircraft Solutions mission is to provide their customers products
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Quite simply put, a firewall protects your computer from intrusion (scanning or attack) by hackers while it is connected to the Internet. A firewall examines electronic data coming in or out of a computer (or network) and compares it to the rules it has been given. If the data matches the rules, it’s allowed to pass. If it doesn 't, it is blocked (bullguard.com). I recommend that Aircraft solutions use the Cisco ASA 5585-X with SSP60. Cisco ASA firewalls protect networks of all shapes and sizes, with consistent security across hybrid infrastructures — physical, virtual, and cloud. These solutions combine the most deployed firewall in the industry with a full complement of next-generation network security services. They protect corporate networks while providing employees with secure access to data — anytime, anywhere, using any device (cisco.com). This Cisco firewall is robust enough to handle a big work load without bottlenecking the internet, intranet, or cloud use. Which will help the company maintain high customer satisfaction, and it is expandable for future growth of the company, it has a dual power supply in case of a disaster problem. The cost of this solution is high $224,500 is high, but the potential for expansion and ability to handle many internet inquiries. This purchase would make Aircraft Solutions a more attractive company with their company, and could be used a marketing boost, and word of mouth due to no delays in servicing customers access to the use of this
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