Network Infrastructure Cost Optimization

Problem Statement

Network Infrastructure Cost Optimization Problem Description A cybersecurity consultant is helping an organization redesign their internal communication network after a recent security audit revealed compliance gaps. The auditors recommended restructuring the network topology to meet new industry standards for data classification and access control. The organization needs to optimize their network infrastructure costs while maintaining security compliance. The network consists of N+1 secure nodes labeled 0 through N, where node 0 serves as the primary security gateway. The current network architecture has two types of encrypted channels: Ring Channels: N peer-to-peer encrypted channel forming a circular communication ring where node i (for i = 1 to N) connects to node (i % N) + 1, each with decommissioning cost ring[i] credits Gateway Channels: N direct encrypted channels from the security gateway (node 0) to each operational node (1 <= i <= N), each with decommissioning cost gat