This report assesses the network security of IQ Incorporated, a solar panel provider, focusing on potential threats and mitigation strategies. It identifies password-based attacks, viruses, worms, Trojans, buffer overflows, denial-of-service attacks, physical attacks, and information gathering as key risks. The report further explores network security appliances such as source spoofing prevention, Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) usage, and security switch practices, including VLANs and port security, to mitigate these risks. The report includes poster designs to raise employee awareness about network security threats. It concludes with recommendations for enhancing the company's security posture, emphasizing the importance of a dedicated system to protect company assets and adhere to ethical and regulatory expectations. Desklib offers a wide range of solved assignments and past papers for students.