Network Security and Data Protection: An Australian Case Study

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Information and Communication Technology
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Executive Summary
The digitalization era and the advent of Internet have made significant changes in business all
over the world. However with the increase in the use of Internet the need for network security
and data protection has also been increased. This assignment highlights the case study of an
Australia based small business organisation that is looking forward towards expansion of their
business with the development of network security services and application for various clients all
over Australia as well as overseas. The various network security applications that are available
along with the advantages and disadvantages of each have been described in this assignment.
Recommendations have been made for the company in order to ensure that the business growth
in full success.

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Recommendations..........................................................................................................................10
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3INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
The advent of Internet has brought in a revolution in the working of any business
organization. The digitalization of the business has brought in innovation and made the business
even more convenient. However, along with the extensive use of the Internet technology, various
risks in the use of the ICT have been witnesses. The need for security and protection of the
information has become essential. In order to ensure the successful use of the Internet and ICT,
the confidentiality and privacy protection of the collected information needs to be ensured. This
assignment highlights the need for network security in a Melbourne based small business
organization. As given in the case study, the business organization operates in development and
customization of various Internet based application. The business organization also operates in
information and network security. The company has clients from the major cities of Australia
and provides a range of services to small and large companies of Australia. However, the
company now wishes to explore other options for the expansion of the business, to all parts of
Australia, as well as overseas. One of the future options that the company might consider
providing is the information and network security (Beberlein et al., 2017). The company might
consider venturing into managing online databases and websites of the clients. Moreover, as
mentioned in the case study, the potential clients might range from gambling organizations to
small pharmaceutical companies or hospitality industry. This report explores the various network
and security applications that are prevalent in the present business scenario (Perlman, Kaufman
& Speciner, 2016). The advantages and disadvantages of the various applications have been
discussed, along with the recommendations for the company that could be used successfully for
the expansion of the business.
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