Physical network security diagram

About this example

Effective network segmentation is crucial for enhancing security in retail environments. Here’s a breakdown of this example:

• Segmented Network Layout: Highlights the separation of Vendor/Guest and Management VLANs for security and efficiency.
• Device Connections: Shows the connection paths between mobile PoS, cash registers, PoS servers, and inventory management systems.
• Network Infrastructure: Depicts the core network infrastructure including routers, switches, and WLAN access points.
• Redundancy Features: Outlines the use of primary and alternate WAN connections to ensure continuous operation.

When to use

• Retail Network Design: When designing the network for a retail environment that requires robust security measures.
• Infrastructure Overhaul: As a reference for teams upgrading their physical network to incorporate VLANs and improve security posture.
• Disaster Recovery Planning: For software engineering teams involved in planning disaster recovery processes that depend on network segmentation.

How to use

1. Start editing: Duplicate the example file and double-click on the diagram.
2. Customize diagram: Add/modify nodes, groups, and relationships using Eraser’s simple diagram-as-code syntax. Utilize icons for clarity.
3. Customize layout: Drag elements on the diagram directly on the canvas to manipulate the layout.
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