IT_320_5_2_Final_Project_Milestone_Two.docx IT 320 5-2 Final Project Milestone Two S

IT_320_5_2_Final_Project_Milestone_Two.docx    IT 320  5-2 Final Project  Milestone Two  Southern New Hampshire University  i.At least one issue associated with the firewall   The firewall is your first line of defense and therefore measures should be taken to reduce as many entry points here. The firewall should be secured to prevent the access from unused ports. Protocol need to be set that will restrict this unnecessary traffic. Most companies are using a VPN for privacy and secured transactions. Assuring that data is uninterrupted and unaltered is a priority. Machines with too many open ports can be hacked easily by way of on the ports not being monitored as often.  ii.At last one issue associated with one or more client machines  Some of the machines do not have anti-virus and anti-malware software installed. This is a key method in preventing viruses from infecting your network. Individual workstation is more likely to be infected due to negligence of the user. Users are more likely to open a corrupt file or click on a link that can possible be a virus. This a common method of hackers when the link is open. All anti-virus and anti-malware software should keep up to date with a minimum setting daily to check for update.  iii.At least one issue associated with one or more server machines   The sever was vulnerable on port 443. Port 443 is usually left open at the firewall creating a high risk for attacks. A host-based security service will need to be installed to help secure the server. Serers are used to store data