Scenario: You are tasked with designing a network for an office with $20$ computers, and $3$ printers. A dedicated file server, Dedicated backup server, one common server for print, CCTV$,$ VOIP server. The office requires reliable connectivity for

everyday tasks such as email, internet access, file sharing, and printing. Network should include Routers, Switches, firewalls, Backup server, ACL, VPN etc

Your network design

should ensure efficient communication between all devices while maintaining security and

scalability.

Task $1$:

Design a network topology using Packet Tracer that meets the requirements outlined

above. Your design should include the following components:

$20$ computers $($represented by PC devices$)$

$2$ printers $($represented by Printer devices$)$

Router for internet connectivity

Switches for local network connectivity

Cabling to connect all devices

Choose your own network topology and arrangement of office space. $($be

creative$)$

Choose your own network topology and arrangement of offices $($if need be$).$ Be creative

in designing the layout of the offices and the placement of devices within each office

space.

Configure IP addressing for all devices in the network. Use appropriate IP address ranges

and subnetting to ensure efficient utilization of IP addresses while accommodating

future growth.

Implement VLANs to segregate network traffic between different departments or user

groups. Assign appropriate VLANs to the computers and printers based on their roles

within the organization.

Set up DHCP services to automatically assign IP addresses to computers within each

VLAN. Configure DHCP options such as default gateway and DNS server addresses.

Configure access control lists $($ACLS$)$ on the router to restrict access to sensitive network

resources and prevent unauthorized access to the network.

Test the network connectivity between devices to ensure that computers can

communicate with each other, access the internet, and print to the designated printers.

Document your network design and configuration settings in a report format. Include

diagrams, IP address assignments, VLAN configurations, DHCP settings, ACL

configurations, and any additional notes or considerations.

Task $2$: $-$ Security Awareness

Discuss three common cybersecurity threats that organizations may face and explain how

you would mitigate each threat within the context of our company's IT infrastructure and

networking.

Submission:

Please submit your completed Packet Tracer file $(.$pkt$)$ along with a detailed report

documenting your network design and configuration settings. Be sure to provide

explanations for your design choices and any justifications made during the configuration

process.