Executive Summary:
The Merging of Myrtle & Associates with Bellview Law Group is proving to be a challenge with regards to their combined network communications Security Architecture. The newly shared Firm now referred to as MAB, will now have to manage and secure both network footprints to become the newly joined and Secured MAB infrastructure.
After further review of the two legacy networks, it has been determined that the Myrtle Group has security challenges that are uniquely different from that of the Bellview Law group. Myrtle & Associates has a more modern IT infrastructure. Their Case Management System is Web based therefore presenting an additional set of security challenges. In addition, there Domain Controllers and there File Server operated on Windows Server 2008 while the Bellview systems utilize Novell.
The Bellview Law Group has a legacy Case Management System. Their network at this point can only be accessed at the onsite location. The Bellview Company has no web or wireless system access and all of its system assets are hard wired locally. These systems currently utilize Legacy Novell backbone to support its File Servers, Case Management System and it’s Directory Services.
While connecting the two networks can be accomplished, there are some potential challenges facing the MAB network. A Windows Server 2008 Domain controller should be added to the Bellview side of the network. The MAB leadership must consider obtaining some immediate cross-training so that associates can obtain the knowledge to operate both case Management Systems. Future phase of this project will require upgrading from legacy Case Management Systems to a universal Case Management System to be used by all authorized MAB employees. Managing access control for user security also presents a challenge. First, determining authorization and security access and determining