List and explain the IT hardware requirements needed in each branch to allow communication between each office: Information Technology Assignment, APU, Malaysia

• Hardware requirements include setting up an appropriate network for this Dublin-based company.
• Software requirements
• Security recommendations
• Communication software

Questions

1. List and explain the IT hardware requirements needed in each branch to allow communication between each office.
2. Briefly explain the advantages of installing the hardware you recommended.
3. Recommend the types of software that would be required to meet all the initial requirements, including communication. Give reasons for each choice.
4. List 5 main health and safety considerations that need to be addressed before, during, and after the installation of ICT equipment. Give reasons for your safety considerations.
5. Data security is a very important consideration, outline what should be included in the Companies Data Security Policy to ensure best practices and compliance with current legalization.
6. Describe a significant ransom attack that took place in the last year and the implications of the breach to the industry affected.