The document provides recommendations and an overview of a company's IT infrastructure including their equipment, software, file storage, email, and security systems. Key recommendations include placing the VPN and network equipment in a centralized closet, labeling cabling, hiding the wireless SSID, enabling firewalls and encryption, and creating written security and acceptable use policies. The company uses a mix of Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, Office and industry software, and stores files on local servers and cloud backup. Physical security includes cameras while logical security relies on built-in OS firewalls without encryption.

1. Recommendations
•Cisco recommends placing the VPN on an
inbound port of the firewall.
•Remove the switch and router and mount it on
a shelf or place it in a closet
•Label cabling to simplify troubleshooting
•Best solution: place router, switch, back up
device, power backup, and file server all in one
closet

2. Recommendations Cont.
• Hide the SSID on the wireless access point
from public view
• Ensure that PSK2 with AES and the built-in
firewall are enabled
• Install a mount in the wire closet for the CSU/
DSU to remove from the floor
• Written policy should be created to give
guidance for automation security and
acceptable use for technology

3. Equipment
• Computers: Most work stations contain Power
Spec computers. 1 IBM and 1 HP as well.
• Printers: Two directly connected printers and
a plotter. One printer is a multi-use and is a
fax machine as well
• Other: Two credit card terminals. Video
recording and Security System
• Inventory: There is no system in place to track
assets (serial numbers or asset tags)

4. Software
• OS: Most systems are running Windows 7 Pro,
3 are running XP, XP Home, or XP Pro. Some
laptops are using Vista
• Anti-Virus: Norton 360
• Other: Microsoft Office, Peach Tree, and an
industry specific design program
• Licensing: All softwares are licensed and
recorded
• Maintenance: All are set to automatic updates

5. File Storage
• Employees are given a share of a file server
• Server is backed up daily on an external hard
drive and then to Iron Mountain weekly
• Some information is still stored in paper
format

6. Email
• External email service provided by web host
• Google Calendar, synched with Outlook, is
used to link the Mason location with parent
location

7. Security
• Physical: Motion sensors and cameras ran
through a cellular service
• Logical: Microsoft’s built-in firewall. Router
software provides a firewall. Data encryption
is not being used.