Homework: Firewall Selection and Placement
Scenario
The senior network architect at Corporation Techs has informed you that the existing border firewall is old and needs to be replaced. He recommends designing a demilitarized zone (DMZ) to increase network perimeter security. He also wants to increase the security of network authentication, replacing the current username and password approach.
Task
Perform the following tasks:
a. Research and select firewalls for the Corporation Techs network.
o Describe each firewall, why you selected it, and where it should be placed for maximum effectiveness.
o Address network, server, and workstation firewalls.
b. Describe a plan for creating a DMZ, and explain how it makes the network more secure.
c. Research network authentication and create a high-level plan for secure authentication to internal network resources.
d. Create a draft report detailing all information as supportive documentation.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.