Evaluation of Design and Security of the Network Infrastructure of a UK-Based SME

Daniel Jones

Abstract

This paper evaluates various aspects of design and security of the network infrastructure of an SME in the UK. It signifies how the best practices in network deployment from the literature can be used to acquire an efficient and secure communication network. The paper includes comparative analyses of a wide range of components of the network infrastructure, and different types of network diagrams. The paper also discusses various aspects of monitoring of the network infrastructure, highlights the critical parameters to gauge network performance, and demonstrates the use of different monitoring tools. The last section of this paper discusses security in the context of network infrastructure of the SME. It discusses various theoretical aspects of security, identifies various threats that could be posed to the SMEs, and a range of logical and physical countermeasures to protect against security threats and attacks. This paper can be helpful for the researchers and practitioners interested in the design and security of the network infrastructure of the SMEs. This paper can also act as a guideline for the users to apply the best practices from the literature to their own network deployment and management.

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

Journal   IOARP Journal of Communication and Networks
Volume   Volume 3
Issue   Issue 1, December 2023
Date Published   31 December 2023
Published in   IOARP Journal of Communication and Networks
Date Appeared in GDL   15 January 2024

Pages   16
Global Digital Library Number   GDL-IOARP-JCN03-002
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