PLANNING ANALYSIS FOR VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK (VPN) IMPLEMENTATION BETWEEN AIRPORT AND REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES (CASE STUDY: BIJB KERTAJATI)

• Main Author: Dhia Irsyad, Irfan
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/80318
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

The advancements in information and communication technology have played a key role in supporting connectivity and information sharing in various fields, including airport operations. In the era of globalization, airports function as the main gateway connecting people and goods from various parts of the world. However, given the increasingly complex digital environment, data security and data protection are becoming increasingly pressing issues. To maintain data integrity and secure communications, virtual private network (VPN) implementation has become a widely used solution in many situations. Therefore, this study aims to analyze VPN implementation plans between West Java International Airport (BIJB) Kertajati, Majalengka, with representative offices spread across several areas outside the airport. The case study was conducted at the airport managed by PT Bandarudara Internasional Jawa Barat (Perseroda), which is a modern airport with the title of the 2nd largest airport in Indonesia and the largest airport in West Java. The focus of this study is to analyze the specific challenges and needs faced by airports in deploying a VPN that connects airports and representative offices so that they can accommodate the need for secure access for employees assigned to representative offices to be able to connect to systems whose servers are located at the airport. Related to this, aspects such as existing network infrastructure, information security, data integrity, and efficient exchange of information are important points that need further investigation. This research method combines qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data is collected through interviews involving airport stakeholders such as airport management, administrative officers, information technology officers, as well as employees assigned to representative offices who are the parties who will later become end users involved in accessing systems or information stored on them. in servers at airports as well as passing that information from the network at the airport to the network at the representative office. iv In addition, technical data collection on the existing network infrastructure was carried out to assess the adequacy and reliability of the existing system. The technical data collected includes but is not limited to airport network topology in general, what network devices are involved, network management that has been running so far, internet network connections that are already operational, as well as initial plans for network development in the future. The data collected is analyzed in detail to identify weaknesses in existing systems and make specific recommendations for an effective VPN implementation. Key factors in VPN network deployment such as network security, access control, connection speed, and scalability are considered in this study. The research results will lead to a better understanding of the specific challenges and needs in securing communication and data exchange in the airport environment. Moreover, the airport, which has the status of a national vital object, requires that all data traffic that is carried out must be monitored as strictly as possible so that no irresponsible parties have the ability to access information that is not their right. The results of this study are expected to provide recommendations and practical solutions that can be implemented by BIJB Kertajati and other airports facing similar challenges. This recommendation can certainly help stakeholders plan and implement a VPN to make it easier for employees at representative offices to access information on airport servers while ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data sent via a connected network.