Nt1310 Unit 3 Application Paper

Identify hardware and software needed to secure your choice of networks against all electronic threats.

To manage Riordan branches nationally and internationally they have put the best networks in place to interconnect these offices. Recent Cyber Threats has taught us a lesson on securing our information. Therefore they put up both hardware and software infrastructure to protect their networks from all forms of electronic threats.

Hardware was put in place in their network to enhance network security include: Routers, physical locks and firewalls. Riordan has also established a secure server where sensitive information about the organization is kept.

Routers are network processors with powerful security capabilities. Riordan has put in place CISC routers which are responsible for forwarding packets to and from the organization to networks connected to the internet. They have configured

Data communication refers to the process of transmitting digital information from one point (usually a sender) to another point (usually the receiver) over computer networks. These networks are built with devices such as routers and switches to enhance network performance. Routers have been designed with capabilities to route packets at faster speeds while ensuring the security of the information. In addition, latest routers have firewall features to authenticate users in the network.

Switches also have evolved over time. They have been designed to accommodate more workstations while providing excellent security services at relatively fast speeds, thus increasing network reliability in terms of response to requests. Also, switches have been designed to accommodate the POE property that is power over Ethernet to enhance use of devices that cannot be connected directly to power like VOIP phones which facilitate information flow and communication within