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Assessment Instructions

Write a research paper on secure data transmission that address the following:

Part A: General Secure Data Transmission Questions

Complete the following:

Describe encapsulation, encryption, and authentication in virtual private networks (VPNs) and how they support CIA.

Explain how network hardening contributes to an overall security profile.

Explain how network media controls contribute to the overall security profile of a network.

Describe the steps involved in implementing network address translation (NAT).

Explain the concept of attack timing (time to attack) and how it impacts integration of devices and networks with the public Internet.

Explain strategies for implementing wireless in organizations that require the use of both public and private wireless.

Part B: Case Study Related Questions

Use the organization and characteristics described in the Case Study: Global Widgets Inc. document found in the Required Resources as the context in which to address the following:

Describe critical technology components and procedures that are required to create an efficient and secure plan for merging the company’s public and private wireless networks.

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of implementing a proxy server as part of a webmail implementation project.