Basic Network Security Implementation
Step-by-Step Network Implementation Analysis
Good day everyone! Today, we will walk through the step-by-step process of
implementing a secure network infrastructure for our fictional company. This
implementation ensures network segmentation, security, and efficiency, following
industry best practices.
1. Understanding the Network Design
The network supports three key departments:
1. HR
2. Finance
3. IT
We implement VLANs to separate these departments, ensuring security and
controlled access.
2. Subnetting and VLAN Configuration
Department Subnet VLAN ID IP Range Default
Gateway
HR 192.168.1.0/26 VLAN 10 192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.1
192.168.1.62
Finance 192.168.1.64/26 VLAN 20 192.168.1.65 - 192.168.1.65
192.168.1.126
IT 192.168.1.128/2 VLAN 30 192.168.1.129 192.168.1.129
6 -
192.168.1.190
3. Configuring VLANs on Switches
To configure VLANs on switches, we use the following commands:
Switch(config)# vlan 10
Switch(config-vlan)# name HR
4. Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing on Router
Assign IP addresses to router interfaces using these commands:
Router(config)# interface GigabitEthernet 0/1.10
Router(config-subif)# encapsulation dot1Q 10
5. Security Implementation (ACLs and Firewalls)
Access Control Lists (ACLs) restrict inter-departmental access using commands like:
Router(config)# access-list 100 deny ip 192.168.1.64 0.0.0.63 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.63
6. Testing and Troubleshooting
We verify intra-department communication using ping tests and confirm ACL
restrictions.
Basic Network Security Implementation
Step-by-Step Network Implementation Analysis
Introduction
Good day everyone! Today, we will be walking through the step-by-step process of
implementing a secure network infrastructure for our fictional company. This
implementation will ensure network segmentation, security, and efficiency, following
industry best practices. Let’s dive into the details!
1. Understanding the Network Design
The network is structured to support three key departments:
HR
Finance
IT
We will implement VLANs to separate these departments, ensuring security and
controlled access. The main components of our design include:
A Core Router for managing inter-VLAN routing.
A Layer 3 Switch to segment network traffic.
Access Layer Switches to connect department devices.
A Firewall to secure external access.
A Wireless Access Point for controlled guest access.
Graphical Representation
2. Subnetting and VLAN Configuration
Subnetting allows us to efficiently manage IP addresses and improve security. We assign:
VLAN Default
Department Subnet IP Range
ID Gateway
VLAN 192.168.1.1 -
HR 192.168.1.0/26 192.168.1.1
10 192.168.1.62
VLAN 192.168.1.65 -
Finance 192.168.1.64/26 192.168.1.65
20 192.168.1.126
VLAN 192.168.1.129 -
IT 192.168.1.128/26 192.168.1.129
30 192.168.1.190
Configuring VLANs on Switches
1. Access the switch CLI
2. Create VLANs and name them
3. Switch(config)# vlan 10
4. Switch(config-vlan)# name HR
5. Switch(config-vlan)# vlan 20
6. Switch(config-vlan)# name Finance
7. Switch(config-vlan)# vlan 30
8. Switch(config-vlan)# name IT
9. Assign VLANs to switch ports
10. Switch(config)# interface FastEthernet 0/1
11. Switch(config-if)# switchport mode access
12. Switch(config-if)# switchport access vlan 10
3. Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing on Router
To allow communication between VLANs only when necessary, we configure inter-
VLAN routing:
1. Assign IP addresses to router interfaces
2. Router(config)# interface GigabitEthernet 0/1.10
3. Router(config-subif)# encapsulation dot1Q 10
4. Router(config-subif)# ip address 192.168.1.1
255.255.255.192
(Repeat for VLAN 20 and VLAN 30)
5. Enable Routing
6. Router(config)# ip routing
4. Security Implementation (ACLs and Firewalls)
Security is a top priority! Access Control Lists (ACLs) will restrict inter-departmental
access. Let’s configure ACLs:
1. Block Finance from accessing HR
2. Router(config)# access-list 100 deny ip 192.168.1.64
0.0.0.63 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.63
3. Allow all other traffic
4. Router(config)# access-list 100 permit ip any any
5. Apply the ACL to the interface
6. Router(config)# interface GigabitEthernet 0/1
7. Router(config-if)# ip access-group 100 in
Additionally, a firewall is deployed to filter external traffic and monitor access logs.
5. Testing and Troubleshooting
We now test our network setup to ensure everything works correctly.
Testing Process
1. Verify intra-department communication using ping tests.
2. Check ACL restrictions between departments.
3. Ensure firewall rules are applied correctly.
If any issues arise, troubleshooting includes:
Checking VLAN assignments.
Ensuring ACLs are correctly implemented.
Debugging router and switch configurations.
6. Presentation and Documentation
For our final step, we document all configurations and testing results. The presentation
outline includes:
1. Network Overview
2. VLAN and Subnetting Plan
3. Router and Firewall Configuration
4. Security Measures Implemented
5. Testing and Final Results
(Show Packet Tracer Screenshots and Testing Logs)
Conclusion
This structured implementation ensures optimal network performance, security, and
efficient management. By using VLANs, ACLs, and firewalls, we have created a
robust and secure company network!
Thank you! Any questions?
