Network / Security Analysts

This group’s project integrates multiple programs and software to enhance the security and monitoring of the Living Lab network. Some tools such as Proxmox, GRR, Spiceworks, OSquery, Veyon are used in order to create the proper environment to be able to monitor and examine the lab network and PCs. Using the tools allow for monitoring…

TRENDnet Switch API

The university lab wants the ability to modify settings on the 24-port TRENDnet switch without having to load the web interface. Unfortunately the TRENDnet switch does not come with a command line enabled, and also does not support SSH tunneling for remote use. The goal of the project is to create an API that would…

Netflow Installation

The Netflow project started in May for an Indianapolis University, the idea were to develop a method on how to capture and monitor network traffic. The school wanted information on how to visualize their network traffic to balance usage, improve network load and reduce bottlenecks on their network. The project goals are outline as follows, Meet…

Network Security Analyst: Combining Security Analytics

Wazuh is a host-based intrusion detection system that monitors network traffic and user activities through the use of agents which are installed on each workstation.  NetFlow is a network traffic analyzer that sits on the network to visualize network traffic flow.  The purpose of this project is to combine these analytical tools into a single source, which…

Network Security Analyst

A University Lab needs to have it’s network mapped, analysed and patched.  The mapping will include a physical map using Visio to show where each piece of hardware is located, listing computer name, port numbers being used and the actual physical dimensions of the rooms.  The main tool to use for the analyzing of the…

Training & Testing Environment for VMware vSphere

VMware vSphere is an all-encompassing name given to VMware’s virtualization suite for deployments large and small.  It includes a level 1 hypervisor (ESXi), and vCenter Server for managing hosts, virtual datacenters, virtual server clusters, and more. One main objective of this project is to incorporate multiple physical hosts into clusters which can utilize vSphere’s vMotion…

Network and Infrastructure Stabilization

This projects focuses on assisting a local organization throughout the semester with several of their goals and needs. The priority is the evaluation of and then stabilization of the company’s local wired and wireless network. The network has several known issues and is a constant source of frustration on their campus. Once that is complete, there…

Render Farm Project

The purpose of the Render Farm Project is to create a high speed graphics rendering network.  This is accomplished by using multi core computing nodes to compile graphics information at high speeds while the overall work load is managed by a separate system. This process is aided by the use of Autodesk software including Maya…

Not-For-Profit General Support

Before our first meeting I created a logical network map through the help of Lucid Chart. Once the first meeting was over and the area was toured, I went back and revised it. Clay helped me with the revision. I added things on there like servers, switches, and access points. A Not-For-Profit group needs help setting up a…