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Networks and Information Security Project
Secure ICT Network Connectivity for the Stroke Foundation
Detailed Description of the Project
Overview
The Stroke Foundation is a non-profit organisation based in Australia, having its headquarters in Melbourne and having four branch offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Hobart, and Perth. The main aim of the Stroke Foundation is to prevent stroke, save lives, and enhance recovery by partnering with the community and leveraging donations for the benefit of patients. This national charity organisation utilises cloud computing technologies to host it is critical services and applications. All Stroke Foundation offices are equipped with basic network infrastructure, including a Firewall, Network Switch, and Wi-Fi access point. Additionally, laptops and printers are used for day-to-day operations. They maintain PCI compliance cloud infrastructure that protects the financial information of its donors.
Problem Description
The Stroke Foundation is a non-profit healthcare organisation that deals with sensitive patient information and financial data of donors. However, the organisation's network infrastructure at the Hobart and Perth branches lacks adequate security measures, making the important data vulnerable to security threats. This could lead to unauthorised access to patient and financial information, data breaches, and other security risks that could compromise the privacy and confidentiality of patients and donors.
As a healthcare organisation dealing with sensitive information, the Stroke Foundation has both a legal and ethical responsibility to protect the data from security threats. Therefore, it is essential that the organisation takes the necessary steps to ensure that its network infrastructure is secure and that appropriate security measures are in place. However, as a non-profit charity organisation, the Stroke Foundation also has to minimise its operational costs and utilise the funds for the benefit of society.
To safeguard the data against unauthorised access, hacking, and other cyber security threats, the Stroke Foundation could implement measures such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems. The organisation's priority is to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients and donors while maintaining its reputation as a trusted healthcare research foundation and complying with legal and regulatory requirements. Therefore, it is crucial for the organisation to handle the data with proper care and ensure that it is protected from all possible security threats.
Now, the Stroke Foundation is looking for a secured network solution to enhance the network services, information security, and cost-effectiveness for their offices located in Perth and Hobart. The Perth office has 2 to 4 staff members, while the Hobart office has 4 to 6 staff members. Therefore, the solution needs to be cost-effective based on the number of users at each branch, which will fulfil the following business goals.
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