Security Policies
Higher Nationals
Assignment Brief – BTEC (RQF)
Higher National Diploma in
Computing
Student Name /ID Number
Unit Number and Title
Unit 29 : Network Security
Academic Year
Unit Assessor
Assignment Title
Assignment – Design a network security solution for the Lindo Beauty
Company Limited
Issue Date
Submission Date
IV Name
Date
Submission Format:
The submission is in the form of an individual written report. This should be written in a concise, formal
business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs
and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the
Harvard referencing system. Please also provide an end list of references using the Harvard referencing
system.
Unit Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Examine network security principles, protocols and standards.
LO2. Design a secure network for a corporate environment.
LO3. Configure network security measures for the corporate environment.
LO4. Undertake the testing of a network using a Test Plan.
Assignment Brief and Guidance:
Lindo Beauty Company Limited (LBCL) is a Small Business Enterprise specializes in providing network
services and information technology solutions for domestic and foreign businesses to including but not
limited to Network Planning, Setup, Configurations, Testing and Security. Due to the recent business
growth, LBCL have acquired new headquarters in Manchester. LBCL therefore requires someone who can
setup their network at their new HQ in Manchester. LBCL are very conscious about security, especially
Network Security for their new HQ in Manchester. In addition to the head office, the company also has a
branch in another city, Oxford.
You were recently hired by LBCL as their network manager and your primary duties include other things in
setting up their network, including implementing a secure work environment on their network, and provides
a detailed report explaining how your solution enhances security and scalability along with reliability and
high availability.
Note: the head office will include 3 departments: HR, IT, Sales. 1 partition to contain servers running
services. The branch will have at least 10 computers.
