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Exercises

2.1. Designing Network Topologies

You are the administrator of a new network. The CIO has tasked you with the responsibility of designing the corporate network while providing the maximum degree of security. The following requirements have been given:

  • The internal network must be secured against external and internal threats.

  • Several servers will need to be accessed by external users. The internal network must be secured, even if these servers are compromised.

  • Traveling and home-office users will need access to internal network resources.

  • Outbound Internet (WWW) access must be screened and filtered.

Estimated Time: 1 hour

  1. Design and diagram a network topology that will meet these needs.

  2. To design the most effective ...

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