Module 1 Research & Design
Running head: IT INFRASTRUCTURE
IT INFRASTRUCTURE 4
Student name
Professor name
Institution
Course
Date
Question one
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Firewall |
Palo Alto |
It is very familiar and deploys personal experience. |
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Physical Lock Boxes |
The Trend Micro Black box |
Provides assistance in the physical security, there is need to keep network devices in a secure container that is lockable. These companies have a PC security and network protection. |
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Network Access Control |
Cisco ISE (Identity Service Engine) |
Rated highly Good reputation in network security and covers the user access, guest usage as well as the mobile devise coverage. |
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Router |
Linksys/ Netgear |
I have used it in home network as well as in the outside work. Based on the experience I have gained for years makes it be my personal preference to work with Linksys. |
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Switch |
Cisco |
Over years it has been the go to for network switching since 2016 as it provides all switching needs up to 60%. |
Question two.
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Firewall |
A PA series for Palo Alto Networks |
My choice for this company was as a result of experience where I am used to the system and management of applications |
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System for intrusion detection |
Cisco Firepower NGIPS |
Exemplary reviews from those who have used it. The methods of detection and prevention are very adequate and compliant. It has a popular brand worth to be trusted.
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System for intrusion prevention |
Darktrace Enterprise Immune System |
Dacktrace was a better option as compared to Cisco Has a pattern of learning, AI entity capable of spotting and correcting the possible threats to the network |
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PBX Switch server |
Cisco |
For the switch the best is Cisco |
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Windows Server 2019 Data storage |
Microsoft |
It is the latest version with great storage needs. I also have the most experience in this company based on the major links to the network abilities thus it is a viable option for this case. |
References
TrendMicro. (2019). Container Security: Continuous Pipeline Threat Protection. Retrieved October 23, 2019, from https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/business/products/hybrid-cloud/container.html.
eSecurity Planet. (2019). Guide to IDPS. Retrieved October 23, 2019, from https://www.esecurityplanet.com/products/top-intrusion-detection-prevention-systems.html#darktrace.
Pauley, J., Hindriks, W., Uydess, M., & Cisco. (2019, August 27). Cisco Firepower NGIPS (formerly Sourcefire 3D) Reviews. Retrieved October 23, 2019, from https://www.trustradius.com/products/cisco-firepower-ngips/reviews.
Melnick, J. (2019, January 22). Network Security Devices You Need to Know About. Retrieved October 23, 2019, from https://blog.netwrix.com/2019/01/22/network-security-devices-you-need-to-know-about/.
Cisco. (2019). Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from https://www.itcentralstation.com/products/cisco-ise-identity-services-engine-pros-and-cons.
Gerend, J. (2019, June 3). What's new in Windows Server 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2019, from https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started-19/whats-new-19.
Linksys. (2019). Linksys Wireless Solutions for Business. Retrieved October 27, 2019, from https://www.linksys.com/us/c/wireless/.
Summit. (2019, May 9). We Compare the Top 3 Vendors: Cisco, Juniper and HPE. Retrieved October 27, 2019, from https://www.summitir.com/2019/03/07/we-compare-the-top-3-vendors-cisco-juniper-and-hpe/.