Network Security

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Network Security
Section 1: Business Environment
Given the location of the company in the shopping mall, the network is designed to be cost effective and high performance (Admin). Therefore, the shopping mall has wireless routers installed all over the building serving both businesses and customers. Although there is network isolation between businesses and staff, the IT environment is not constructed to prioritize security. Furthermore, the company allows both phone email apps and webmail which exposes the IT environment to additional security risks.
Section 2: Security Policy
For the acceptable use policy, staff members should ensure confidentiality of company secrets on the internet and social media platforms.The email policy has been designed to minimize the risk of security incidents. The mobile device policy is designed to address the various risks associated with using a public Wi-Fi. The password policy is similar the standard password policies used in a majority of businesses.
Section 3: Standards
The staff should not misuse corporate systems to avoid exposing the company to security risks. All security incidents such as the loss of a company flash drive have to be reported to the IT department. Every device will have antivirus software installed to detect emails with viruses and discard them immediately. Offensive and fouls language is not permitted in emails. Emails will be treated as official documentation and not social platforms for personal use.

Additionally, the mobile device policy requires all staff members to register their device MAC address at the IT department. No password can be reused in the future, and all passwords have to be changed every five months. All passwords should be at least six characters and must include three different character types.
Section 4: Practices
All personnel has to undergo security training twice a year or when the IT department calls for one. Also, everyone is expected to register all guests with the IT department before connecting them on the company Wi-Fi.

Work Cited
Admin. “How To Build A Wireless Network For Shopping Mall Using Tp-Link Products? – TP-Link”. Tp-Link.Com, 2016, https://www.tp-link.com/us/faq-1231.html. Accessed 13 Oct 2018.