Designing a Secure Network Infrastructure for E-Commerce - Thesis Example

One of the aims and benefits of a master's program in information security management is the focal point on technology and issues of implementation that are related to information security. A Master's in information security management is also meant for gaining a specialist qualification in the changing information technology field. This proposal fulfills the requirements of a master's degree program in gaining a specialist qualification in information security management and adds to the knowledge and experience in dealing with implementation issues related to information security.

According to the National Qualifications Framework, a master's program belongs to a level seven qualification characterized by multifaceted levels of knowledge and very highly developed levels of knowledge. This level of qualification makes qualified personnel under a specific field of study develop or have original and in-depth responses to unpredictable and complex situations and problems. Learning at this level requires showing a high level of knowledge and specialization in one’s profession.

With the knowledge gained about information security management, a master’s student should be able to show his or her specialist skills in the information security management profession. Designing a secure network infrastructure for e-commerce is one way of showing one's specialization and high level of knowledge. A Master's in information security management requires a good understanding of the technologies necessary for information security, technological issues, organizational issues, social issues, and the relationship between information technology and other issues mentioned.

Understanding the requirements of e-commerce and those of the organization (H&R) has led to the understanding of the necessary technology and devices for the design and implementation of a secure network infrastructure. This project shows the level of qualification I have reached in my information security management master's program.AcknowledgementsThis project work describes a design for a secure network infrastructure that has been developed from research done on secondary sources from the internet, books, and company publications on information security management.

I was fortunate to experience professional support from my supervisor; Richard Johnson. His professional teachings and guidance on information security management gave me the knowledge I needed to put this project through and the guiding force as well.