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IT 640 Final Project
Executive Summary
The present network architecture of SNHUEnergy Inc. has been assessed
so that its communication model can be expanded. The business undertaking is
a medium-sized oil and gas concern that has been performing decently. In order
to strengthen its presence, activities and performance, its communication model
must be enhanced. The project analysis plan for SNHUEnergy Inc. has been
presented so that the communication architecture can be improved.
Current Network Architecture
Identification of the current network application
In the present times, SNHUEnergy Inc.’s main headquarters use Human
Resources (HR), emails, accounting and payroll as the network applications. The
Memphis office uses billing and operations as the network applications. Both of
these office locations even make the use of video conferencing services and
VoIP phone system in order to communicate in the business context. The
existing network application of SNHUEnergy Inc. plays a vital role as it offers
a wide range of services that enhance the level of connectivity such as the
high level of reliability, control over information flow and support relating to
control-oriented data streaming (SNHUEnergy, 2019). The role of the
transportation layer in the current network application of the business concern is
of paramount importance as it is responsible to deliver business data to the
concerned application processes that exist on the host computer systems (Probert
et al., 2018).
Labelling of the components with suitable OSI network layer
Each and every component of the network interface of SNHUEnergy Inc.
can be linked with a layer of the OSI network. The main components of the
network include the router, switches, firewalls, personal computers (PCs), servers,
applications and work stations. The appropriate OSI network layer for the switch
component includes data link (the second layer). The appropriate OSI network
layer for the router component is the network layer (the third layer). The role
of the network layer is of paramount importance as it would play a vital role
to manage the entire network and manage the flow of the packets
(SNHUEnergy, 2019). The firewall component can be labelled with the Transport
layer of the OSI network. It would play a major role to strengthen the mode
of communication between the devices that exist in the network. The suitable
OSI network layer for the Personal Computer component is the seventh layer.
Description of the components
Routers can be defined as the small electronic equipment that helps to
join a number of computer networks with one another by using wired or
wireless connectivity options. These devices have a processor known as CPU,
varying kinds of digital memory and input-output interfaces. It is a vital
networking device which is responsible to forward data packets between
computers.
Switches are primarily responsible to receive a set of information from a
source from a source that is connected to it. It is also responsible to dispatch
the same information to the specified destination. The network switch can be
termed as the main component that binds the entire computer communication
model. It maintains a list of devices that are connected to it.
The firewall can be defined as the gatekeeper that exists between a
‘private network’ and the rest of the components. It plays a vital role to
ascertain what is accessible in the private network from the external setting.
Firewalls can exist in various forms but their role is extremely critical to
conduct the critical examination of the network packets.
Network assessment
The poor quality of the connectivity that exists between the Dallas router
and the Memphis router adversely affects the entire business and the way in
which its established connection with its users. Due to the poor network
connectivity that exists in the current times, SNHUEnergy Inc.’s wealth-generating
capacity also gets adversely impacted. The various network applications that are
impacted in the process include the video conferencing, human resources,
accounting and payroll and email.
When the router of the business gets unresponsive, the users are forced
to wait for the speed so that they can resume the work relating to any file
transfer, application use or the download of attachments. As there is just a
single router in the Memphis office, the business is exposed to a significant
level of technical risk. The role of the firewall in the business context is of
prime importance as it helps to check the traffic on the network.
Summary – Project Requirement and Deliverables
In order to strengthen the communication approach of the business,
SNHUEnergy Inc. must use the Transmission Communication Protocol/ Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP). It would help the business to strengthen the quality of
connectivity between two regions. It could be included with the WAN
connectivity (WhatIs.com, 2019). The better quality of connectivity would mean
that the business would have an improved and more secure communication
network (WhatIs.com, 2019). The security aspect of the network must be
critically taken into consideration before connecting two different sites so that
the digital data and the overall communication model could be safeguarded
thoroughly.
A high-level overview of SNHUEnergy network architecture has been
presented here. The various kinds of physical network devices that are used in
the organizational setting for the purpose of connecting all the devices across
the entity have been captured (Greenberg et al., 2016). The thorough evaluation
of the traffic patterns has been carried out to capture the critical elements of
the business undertaking. The potential performance concerns and security
concerns that might arise in the present network of the business undertaking
have been presented here. The changes in the network architecture would help
SNHUEnergy to strengthen and simplify its business activities.
Types of physical network devices
In a network, there exist a number of network devices which connect all
the equipment and devices in the wide organizational setting. The main network
devices that make it possible for SNHUEnergy to operate in the dynamic
market setting include hubs, routers, switches, servers and firewall. Each of these
devices performs their respective functions which enhance the technical aspects
of the organization. aaa
➢ Personal Computers – It is the main device that is used by the clients
of any server to access any information and execute an application that
has been provided by the server.
➢ Hubs – They exist at the very end of the networking food chain. Their
utility is extremely important in the case of SNHUEnergy as they can be
joined together for the purpose of creating larger networks. These simple
instruments direct data packets to all the devices that have been
connected to the hub (Networking Devices, 2019, p 2).
➢ Routers – In the network of the organization, the routers are used to
create larger networks. They are able to conduct this function by
combining or joining 2 network segments. A router is able to route the
data that it receives from one network to another network. After the
networking device has received a packet of data, it goes through the
header of the packet in order to ascertain the destination address. Once
this is done, it looks into its routing table to comprehend how to reach
the destination address (Networking Devices, 2019, p 8).
➢ Switches – These are the connectivity points which establish the link
with the Ethernet network. This networking device basically forwards the
data to the specific connection that is supposed to receive it. Its role is
of paramount importance to strengthen the overall network performance. It
establishes a direct path between 2 network devices and manages their
communication (Networking Devices, 2019, p 3).
➢ Servers – It is an indispensable device of the network as it offers
service to the client. The computer program is responsible to process
client request and deliver the requisite data to the client over the
network connection (What is server, 2019).
➢ Firewalls – This networking device manages and controls the overall
access to the organizational network. In the case of SNHUEnergy, the
objective of the firewall is to safeguard the organizational data and digital
resources from any kind of external threat. These network elements are
basically placed at the entry or exit point of the firm’s network
(Networking Devices, 2019, p 5 ).
These are the basic network devices that make it possible for a network to
effectively function and act as a medium to share data and information. In the
case of the SNHUEnergy organization, these network devices play a key role to
give shape and structure to the network of the business undertaking.
Traffic pattern currently used in SNHUEnergy and Patterns across the
Infrastructure
All business organization s including SNHUEnergy wish their network to
function in a smooth and effective manner. But in the practical setting, the
smooth functioning of a network is not a key. This is due to the involvement
of a wide range of variables that can influence the ultimate network
performance. As per the Traffic Flow Wireshark Capture, the IP address
10.0.6.73 sends data to the IP address 10.1.6.7 and vice versa. The Transport
Control Protocol (TCP) is used for this purpose. The protocol titled ‘MySQL’
exists between the two IP addresses. It showcases that on one side the data
that was created with the help of the program is edited and it is sent to the
other side for the purpose of review and making alterations. After the same is
done, it is again sent back (IT 640 Traffic Flow Wireshark Capture, 2019). The
communication that takes place within the organization via Transport Control
Protocol includes the core applications that are used in the organizational setting
like emails. The same situation can be observed between other IP addresses as
well including 10.0.8.73 and 10.0.8.42 (IT 640 Traffic Flow Wireshark Capture,
2019).
The kind of interaction that takes place between the IP addresses
67.16.104.172 and 10.0.6.73 is made via the Real Time Protocol (RTP). It
primarily uses the VoIP phone system as well as Video Conferencing to
enhance the communication of SNHUEnergy. The IP address 127.0.0.1 which
uses the TCP protocol is the same in the source as well as the destination
(Paszke et al., 2016). This is a unique case which generally does not take
place. Such behavior could lead to the creation of a network loop in the
network of the organization. In this specific case, when the switch receives any
broadcast from the network device, it will be forwarded to other ports. Since in
the case of 127.0.0.1, the source and the destination are one and the same, the
network device will get the very same broadcast as it will presume that it is a
new broadcast and it will forward it to other ports causing a network loop. It
can adversely affect the performance of the network of the entity (Rost et al.,
2016). This is because there will arise communication challenges in the network.
In order to optimally manage the patterns of traffic that exist in the
organizational setting, SNHUEnergy needs to have in place a robust VoIP Phone
Services and Video Conferencing so that it can have a better control over the
high volume of network traffic.
The traffic patterns of the entity need to shed light on both the ends of
the network of the organization including the Memphis office as well as the
Dallas office. In the Dallas office, the servers that are mainly responsible for
the payroll and accounting, human resource function and emails send information
to the switch via their ports. It is then transmitted to the PCs of the clients
that use the Dallas network. It is also sent through the router so that it can
be accessed in the Memphis office. The exact same process is conducted when
the billing and operations activities are conducted at the Memphis office. Due to
the interconnectedness of the work processes of the SNHUEnergy offices, it is
extremely important for both the ends to have suitable devices and applications
so that the information flow and traffic management can be simplified (Rost et
al., 2016). Thus the pattern of traffic that exists in the current network of the
business concern needs to be managed in a better way so that the performance
can be improved to a significant extent. Similarly, there is the scope to bring
about constructive changes in the level of connectivity across the offices so that
the patterns that exist across the infrastructure of SNHUEnergy can be
strengthened.
Potential Performance Issues in the current network
The existing pattern that is exhibited in the SNHUEnergy organization
increases the gap between the Dallas office and the Memphis office. The
connectivity is weak which has a major implication on the overall performance
of the business undertaking in the dynamic market setting. The increase in the
total number of users on the organizational network would naturally mean that
the network has more traffic (Greenberg et al., 2016). This could lead to a
slowdown, affected network performance, outrage and loss of data in the worst
cases. As the business undertaking intends to expand the business operations and
grow in the dynamic market setting, it needs to carefully design the network
architecture where all the network devices can optimally function and manage
the rising traffic. The hardware and software components of the business
undertaking need to be constantly upgraded so that the vulnerabilities of the
business can be kept under a thorough check. In the digitalized era, the
business must focus on simplifying and streamlining the overall connectivity
between its offices that are located in different locations. Such an approach
would have a direct impact on its performance (Paszke et al., 2016). An
improved level of connectivity and interaction would mean that the flow of
information and data available the network would be aligned and it would in
turn positively impact the performance of the business concern. All the functions
that are conducted in the offices could be streamlined including the human
resource activities, accounting and payroll, and operations. There is scope for the
business entity to enhance the network architecture and thus address the existing
performance issues that starter it at its face.
Potential Security Issues in the current network
In the existing network model of SNHUEnergy, there arise a number of
security issues. These elements arise due to the poor quality of the
communication design and the ineffective connectivity that exists between the
operational offices of the entity. At present, the network traffic of the concern
is increasing and it could further expand with the growth of the business.
Irrespective of the size of the business entity, it must take the security aspect
very seriously as it could have a major impact on the business activities as
well as the performance of the organization. The security management can be
strengthened so that threats from the external parties such as cyber attackers and
cyber hackers. The major functions and activities that are conducted in the
business network relating to HR function, accounting and payroll and operations
need to be safeguarded so that the confidentiality aspect can be strengthened in
the best way possible.
For the purpose of adopting a holistic security model at the business
level, the business undertaking needs to train its organizational personnel so that
they can be empowered to identify potential threats and risks in the dynamic
organizational setting. At present, there is the scope before SNHUEnergy to
enhance its security model so that the quality of the connectivity between the
offices can be improved in the process. The most innovative and appropriate
technology-oriented resources need to be used so that the business can grow in
a safe and secure manner. Such an approach will be crucial to help the firm
enhance the safety aspect of the environment in which it functions
Future Network Architecture
SNHUEnergy Inc.is a medium-sized oil and gas business undertaking that
intends to grow and expand its business activities. In order to achieve the
organizational objective, it is trying to strengthen its communication infrastructure.
Since the business wants to grow from being a solely exploration-based business
to a firm that provides the transportation and refinement of its discoveries, it is
extremely vital for it to take care of the growing communication needs. With
the expansion of the scope of the business activities, the future communication
needs of the business entity will significantly change.
The current communication network of the business undertaking is not
strong enough to effectively manage the growing communication needs of the
firm with its Dallas office and Memphis office. The future communication needs
and requirements of SNHUEnergy Inc. have been highlighted here. Based on the
information, a suitable Network Architecture has been designed which would help
the undertaking to strengthen the communication model across the entire
organization.
Summary of the future communication needs at SNHUEnergy Inc.
In the digitalized era, each and every business undertaking has to be on
its toes so that it can effectively manage the business activities in a
synchronized manner. The case is no different for SNHUEnergy Inc. which
operates in the oil and gas industrial setting. As the business plans to grow its
activities, it has to carefully take into account the communication and
connectivity needs so that its Dallas office and Memphis office can operate in
an aligned manner. Currently, it has 120 employees that work all across the
business entity, this number is likely to expand by 50 % every year for the
next couple of years due to its expansion plans (Use of Technology, 2019). As
the firm plans to introduce three additional offices in Kansas City and Houston,
it would have to make sure that there exists a smooth and direct
communication network between the organizational personnel and the business
customers (Use of Technology, 2019). It would ensure that the business can
grow and create value for itself as well as its key stakeholders. SNHUEnergy
Inc. would have to make the optimum use of technology and innovation in
order to accelerate the flow of information among its relevant parties.
SNHUEnergy Inc. would have to carefully design the communication
network so that the chances of network issues and network crashes could be
avoided at all cost. It would ensure that a robust connectivity exists among the
expanding offices of the business undertaking. Similarly, it would have to
carefully design the network topology which basically deals with the arrangement
of different elements such as nodes and links of any network interconnection
(Pandya, 2013). As the business would expand its business processes, the role
of network topology would increase. Effective and highly functional network
topography would be a fundamental necessity for the business which could aid
the communication and connectivity model of SNHUEnergy Inc. It would
streamline and strengthen the way data and information would flow from the
business servers to the end users.
As the network infrastructure of the business consists of only a single
building, its degree of connectivity is restricted to a certain extent. In the future
when the business expands its operational activities, it would have to introduce
new wireless access points so that the quality if the interconnectedness among
its offices could be strengthened in the process. With the increase in the total
number of offices, the traffic volume would automatically increase (IT 640 Final
Project Scenario, 2019). So the SNHUEnergy Inc. organization would have to
make sure that suitable network architecture can be introduced which shall not
only upgrade the network connectivity but also the management of the traffic
patterns by the business undertaking. It would help all the members and
departments of the oil and gas business undertaking such as oil field monitoring
team, the pipeline monitoring members, gas stations and refineries to
communicate wand synchronize their operational strategic approach.
Thus there is the need for SNHUEnergy Inc. to take into account the
growing communication needs that would arise in the future due to its
expansion plan. In order to make sure that its designed network allows it to
effectively connect and communicate with the key stakeholder including the
internal stakeholder and the external stakeholders, suitable network architecture
has been recommended which could improve the overall communication across
the business undertaking.
Appropriate Network Architecture
As the SNHUEnergy firm intends to expand the operational activities by
providing transportation and refinement of its oil and gas discoveries, there is
the need to design effective and highly functional network architecture. The role
of the new network architecture would be of paramount significance as it would
enable better connectivity and communication across the Dallas office and
Memphis office and the new offices that it plans to open in in Kansas City
and Houston (IT 640 Final Project Scenario, 2019).
While designing the appropriate network architecture that could simplify
and strengthen the communication at SNHUEnergy Inc., some of the most vital
aspects that must be taken into consideration are reliability and security of the
network model, effective control over the operational costs of the business
undertaking and the need for simple installation processes (Techopedia, 2019).
The remote network monitoring must be introduced as it would enable the
proper and critical monitoring of the network operational processes and activities.
Its role would be critical for assisting the network assistants at the company to
efficiently manage and control the network infrastructure (Kim, 2009). It would
enhance the reliability and security of the network architecture. In order to
control the operational costs of the business undertaking in an efficacious
manner, it would have to carry out regular maintenance work. Such an approach
would be extremely critical as it would not only eliminate the connectivity
barriers, but it would also make sure that no unauthorized party can gain
access into the network of SNHUEnergy Inc. organization.
Ultimately, SNHUEnergy Inc. must make sure that the network
architecture that is introduced in the business context will involve little
installation costs and complexities. As the firm intends to grow the business
activities and expand its total number of offices, the safest bet for it is to opt
for Wide local area network (WLAN) method. This distribution technique would
enable the oil and gas business undertaking to make the optimum use of the
high-frequency radio waves so that it could maintain a proper network
connection (Techopedia, 2019). The SNHUEnergy Inc firm must make sure that
this approach would help the business to properly communicate in the highly
technical and intense oil and gas industrial setting. The proper implementation of
WLAN by the firm would help it effectively control and manage the overall
costs relating to the installation and implementation process.
In addition to these elements, the firm must make sure that the network
infrastructure is robust and sustainable enough to enhance the level of
connectivity within the entire SNHUEnergy Inc. entity. So a powerful, functional
and effective Ethernet infrastructure needs to be introduced which can help the
oil and gas firm to communicate in the sever environmental setting (Rojas &
Morell, 2010). By incorporating this feature in the network infrastructure of the
oil and gas firm, the remote accessibility in the harsh setting could be
strengthened and the overall manageability could be upgraded.
Visual Representation of network architecture
The visual representation of the recommended network architecture for the
SNHUEnergy Inc. entity has been presented. It would help to get a proper idea
about the intricate features of the new network. It would also shed light on
how the recommended network architecture and its unique attributes would play
a vital role to strengthen the level of connectivity and communication in the
entire business undertaking. The presence of the WLAN distribution model would
make sure that the relevant data and information can effectively flow. The
wireless communication technique would help the firm to interlink its devices
while maintaining a robust network connection
Planning and Security
Planning for network security is one of the most integral necessities that
can help SNHUEnergy to expand its business activities and carry out the
processes in a safe and secure manner. The focus is on the planning and
security concerns so that the performance security issues can be effectively
addressed in the dynamic and uncertain business context.
Suitable recommendations have been designed so that the major security
challenges that could arise in the new network of SNHUEnergy could be
properly mitigated. The main elements that have been presented here include the
suitable network management tools that could be introduced to strengthen the
effectiveness of the network, the kinds of security instruments that would have
to be installed and the changes that would have to be made to the existing
devices of the oil and gas organization. Ultimately, the various kinds of risks
and challenges that would arise by implementing the new network have been
captured here. The objective is to properly address and mitigate the performance
issues that could arise before the business entity.
Network Management Tools aaa
According to technological experts, every business undertaking needs to
keep in place robust and effective network security tools so that the business
activities and organizational communication be carried out without any threat
(Network Security Tools, 2019, p 2). Some of the most common network
security tools that are used by business undertakings to have an edge against
cyberattacks and hackers are ethereal, Nmap and Nessus. The ethereal tool helps
to determine what exists in the network, the Nmap tool helps to determine
which ports are open and the Nessus device helps to look for and identify
vulnerabilities that could arise on the network of a business entity (Banerjee,
Lee & Choo, 2018). aaa
For the SNHUEnergy business entity, some of the most useful network
management tools that could be introduced to strengthen the network security
have been highlighted below.
Instruction Detection Systems –
These tools would play a critical role to strengthen the application security
practices of the entity. It would basically mitigate the attacks and threats that
could arise on the business network (Intrusion Detection And Intrusion
Prevention, 2019). Both the reactive and proactive security measure could be
introduced to secure the network in a holistic manner. The reactive model
would fundamentally weed out malware and manipulations that could compromise
sensitive data. The proactive model would basically use a robust intrusion
prevention technique in order to block potential attacks on the system (Singh,
2019, p 5).
Snort open Source IDS –
This open source intrusion detection system would help SNHUEnergy to
perform thorough traffic assessment. It would help to detect any kind of attack
that could take place in the network of the organization (Singh, 2019, p 6).
Anti-Malware –
This software program could be introduced in the entity as it is designed
to prevent, identify and eliminate any kind of malicious software that might
exist on the Information Technology system. This network security tool would
basically protect the business against injections that could arise due to malware,
viruses and other threatening components.
Robust security Devices
The key security devices that could be introduced to strengthen and secure
the network of SNHUEnergy include firewall and vulnerability scanners. The
firewall can be said to be the ultimate protector which would be an
indispensable security element (Howlett, 2004). This security appliance would
fundamentally attach to the business network and offer end-to-end security
starting from the network foundation to the remote computer system that is
accessing client information (Howlett, 2004). The five kinds of firewalls that the
business undertaking could choose from in 0order to strengthen the network
security are packet filtering firewalls, circuit-level gateways, application-level
gateways, stateful inspection firewalls and next-gen firewalls.
Another vital security device that could be used by the SNHUEnergy
organization is vulnerability scanners. The role of this security device would be
of paramount importance as it would proactively carry out the vulnerability
assessment to capture security holes in the network (Bau et al., 2010). It would
basically recognize, categorize and characterize the vulnerabilities that exist in the
network infrastructure, personal computers and the hardware systems of the
business entity.
Alterations to the existing equipment and devices
A number of changes would have to be introduced in the existing
equipment of SNHUEnergy to holistically upgrade the security of the network.
At present, the firm has firewalls which provide protection to the network in
the highly uncertain technological environmental setting. There is a need to
upgrade the type of firewall that is currently being used in the organization.
The most feasible firewall that can be introduced is the next generation firewall
which is also known as NGFW (Singh, 2019). This firewall can be defined as
a ‘deep-packet inspection firewall’ which has the capability to move beyond the
protocol inspection and blocking of threats. This modern firewall is capable to
carry out application-level inspections, prevent varying intrusions and bring
intelligence from the external setting of the firewall. This third generation
firewall can replace the existing firewall of the business entity and help to
identify and block sophisticated kinds of attacks that could compromise the
network of SNHUEnergy.
Key challenges
A number of challenges could arise in the network infrastructure of
SNHUEnergy that could have an adverse implication on the security aspect,
performance and overall functionality of the system. Even though the next
generation firewall is considered to be highly effective and useful to capture
and block threats that could arise in the network, a number of challenges could
arise (What Are the Challenges of Next-Generation Firewalls, 2019). These
challenges would act as the bottlenecks and adversely affect the security aspect
of the network of the business entity. A major challenge is that the security
model and process are constantly evolving in the current times (What Are the
Challenges of Next-Generation Firewalls, 2019). Due to this, the business
undertaking would have to constantly upgrade the key security elements such as
the firewalls, routers, and other network devices that are responsible to manage
the security function. Thus adapting to the ever-evolving technological setting
would be a key challenge that SNHUEnergy would have to keep in mind so
that it could create a robust security platform that could constructively influence
the overall performance and functionality of the business.
Overall risk relating to the network
In the digitalized era, numerous changes are taking place in the network
architectures of business undertakings. The situation is no different for the
SNHUEnergy business entity as a number of risks relating to the network of
the business organization could arise. In the past years, a wide range of
changes have taken place in the technological setting, due to which the business
will have to upgrade the network model and introduce new security equipment.
For instance, some decades back, legacy firewalls were considered to be highly
effective to block external threats and uncertainties in the network. But at
present, firewalls have undergone multiple changes and new types of firewalls
are been introduced so that the overall risks and vulnerabilities of business
undertakings can be properly controlled and managed (What Are the Challenges
of Next-Generation Firewalls, 2019).
The upgrading process that takes place while enhancing the functionality of
the network is considered to give rise to multiple risks relating to the alteration
of the existing network system and the introduction of new security elements.
As the technological environment is highly dynamic in nature, the manner in
which the network administrator introduces can give rise to uncertainties and
risks as well. Thus the key risks mainly arise when the new security elements
and devices are introduced in the network architecture. Similarly, when any
changes are made to the existing network model, there is a possibility that gaps
might arise. These elements can adversely affect the performance of the network
and the level of connectivity. In order to effectively manage the uncertainties,
risks and challenges that might arise in a business network, it is necessary to
keep in place a robust change model. It will enable the proper transformation
from the old network to the upgraded network infrastructure without ignoring the
major changes that have taken place in terms of security, connectivity, reliability
and performance.
Conclusion
SNHUEnergy intends to expand its business activities and start providing
the transportation and refinement of its discoveries instead of merely focusing on
the exploration process. In order to achieve the business goal, the network
architecture must have a robust security model so that the business performance
can be strengthened to a certain extent. In the digitalized era, the role of the
network architecture of a business entity is of paramount importance. It must be
regularly monitored and upgraded so that the performance, security and reliability
elements can be effectively managed. In order to upgrade the network of
SNHUEnergy in a holistic and safe manner, it is necessary that the clients of
the business also use reliable and safe Internet connection devices. In order to
expand the overall scope of the business, one of the most critical elements is
the security. The network security must be properly managed by the entity so
that all the data and information that flow through the network are safe from
any unauthorized parties or other kinds of threats. The planning and security
aspect of the network of the organization has been highlighted as it would have
a
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