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Carrollton Country Flowers, a floral business catering to funeral homes and weddings, aims to expand its online presence and security measures. The company currently lacks IT systems and had a simple website that was hacked. This project recommends implementing a data-driven website, online ordering service, and a flower delivery service. In addition, enhancing security through the installation of Secure Socket Layers, McAfee Total Protection, and Symantec Endpoint Protection is crucial. Recommendations include setting up an intranet and using hardware and software firewalls. Hardware firewall options, such as the Cisco ASA 5500 Series, are compared, with a preference for the Symantec package for better value and protection.
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Carrollton Country Flowers John Scheetz Mike Weals James Scanton Group 4 Eric Miller EugenRosca
Introduction • Main customers are funeral homes and weddings • Other income comes from pine arrangements and the selling of antiques and primitive style furniture • An IT system is nonexistent • All records are kept by hand in folders • Had a simple website, but the host of the website got hacked after 5 months of activity and the website was lost • Looking to expand
Internet and Intranet • An effective website can help build customer relationships and generate new business • A data driven website should be used • Online ordering service for individual customers and businesses • Should consider having a flower delivery service • An intranet will allow the staff to access company and customer information • Can use the information as a marketing tool
Security Systems • A Security system needs to protect company and customer information • Secure Socket Layers should be added to provide security in online communications and transactions through the website • Cisco ASA 5500 Series • McAfee Total Protection for Small Businesses • Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition • Backup Exec for Small Businesses
Recommendations – internet and security • A computer with an internet connection needs to be implemented at the shop • Data driven website installed • Intranet • Hardware vs. Software firewalls • Would recommend the Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business package - offers more value • Cisco ASA 5500 Series – Least likely to recommend • Hardware firewall and expensive