Minor Project – B.Tech (CSE - CSCD)
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sri Sri University
This minor project focuses on the design and simulation of a secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructure for a modern manufacturing plant.
The network is modeled using Cisco Packet Tracer and follows a three-tier hierarchical architecture consisting of Core, Distribution, and Access layers.
The design emphasizes network segmentation, cybersecurity, redundancy, and future scalability, aligning with Industry 4.0 requirements.
- Design a secure and scalable manufacturing plant network
- Implement VLAN-based segmentation for different operational zones
- Ensure high availability using redundancy and dual ISP connectivity
- Apply cybersecurity mechanisms such as ACLs, firewalls, SSH, and port security
- Simulate real-world enterprise and OT (Operational Technology) environments
- Guest & Reception Zone
- Production Zone
- Engineering Zone
- Corporate Zone
- Storage Zone
- Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Each zone is isolated using dedicated VLANs and subnets to enhance security and traffic management.
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Routing Protocol: OSPF
- Switching: VLANs, Trunking
- Security:
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Firewalls
- Port Security (Sticky MAC)
- SSH (Secure Shell)
- IP Management: DHCP, Static IPs
- NAT: PAT (NAT Overload)
- Monitoring: SNMP, Logging
- Core Layer: Redundant core routers connected to dual ISPs
- Distribution Layer: Multilayer switches for inter-VLAN routing
- Access Layer: Access switches and wireless APs for end devices
The architecture ensures fault tolerance, scalability, and efficient management.
- End-to-end connectivity testing
- VLAN isolation verification
- Routing and failover testing
- DHCP and static IP validation
- Security rule enforcement checks
- Amal Antony Alex (FET-BCD-2023-27-020)
- Swosti Sanhita Jena (FET-BCD-2023-27-022)
- Chidananda Sashank Bhuyan (FET-BCD-2023-27-025)
- Chiranjibi Dash (FET-BCD-2023-27-026)
- Dr. Chinmaya Kumar Nayak
Associate Professor, FET, Sri Sri University - Ms. Neha Bagle
Cyber Security Engineer and Trainer
This project is licensed for Academic and Non-Commercial Use Only.
See the LICENSE file for complete terms.
We sincerely thank our project guides, faculty members of FET, Sri Sri University, and our peers for their guidance, support, and encouragement throughout the completion of this project.
- Integration of AI-based network analytics
- Adoption of IPv6 for scalability
- 5G-enabled IoT and IIoT devices
- SD-WAN and cloud-based network management
- Digital Twin-based simulation models