Evaluation of Design, Monitoring and Security of the Communication Network of a UK Based SME

Daniel Jones

Abstract

Using a UK based SME as a case study, this work provides an evaluation of the network design, monitoring tool, and the security tools utilized. A logical and physical network design highlights/signifies how the best practices in network deployment could be used to deploy a secure and efficient communication network for the SMEs. A quality communication network relies highly on the choice of network devices; thus, this work also provides a comparison of various networking devices in different categories.

The paper also discusses various aspects of monitoring the SME’s network. The work highlights the critical parameters that need tracking to gauge network performance. Various network monitoring tools have been identified and discussed in depth.

The last section of the paper discusses security in the context of SME’s network. Theoretical aspects of security, identification of various threats posed to the SME and the logical and physical countermeasures have been covered.

Keywords    Logical Network Design, Physical Network Design, Network Services, Network Monitoring, Security

Journal   IOARP Journal of Communication and Networks
Volume   Volume 3
Issue   Issue 3, September 2019
Date Published   30 September 2019
Published in   IOARP Journal of Communication and Networks (JCN)
Date Appeared in GDL   15 October 2019

Pages   108 - 124
Global Digital Library Number   GDL-JCN03-008
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