Effective cybersecurity often involves layering different control measures to achieve robust defense in depth. In this discussion, you will perform the process of layering. In Module Six, you completed a lab activity on closing security holes, and for part of that activity, you reconfigured a host-based firewall and applied a security patch that, in concert, […]

  The professor will post a Lab showing the configuration of a firewall. 1) Using IPtables 2) Using UFW The student will observe what is being done and then explain why the professor is doing certain activities   Writing Requirements Students should use the APA format and thoroughly answer the questions with applicable references and […]

Whether you are an expert witness on the stand, working with your organization's attorney, or speaking to a group of C-level executives, you need to communicate technical information in a consumable fashion. In your initial post, discuss some techniques that you might use to convey technical topics to non-technical people. 

  Locate an automated assessment tool and detail what attackers use the tool for, the information it provides, and how organizations can protect themselves from it. don't use Nessus or noggin and Linux and automated CDs.

Infrastructure Research A Submit a draft of: (1) which policy framework(s) will be followed for the project and  (2) DoD-compliant policies, standards, and controls that affect the User, Workstation, LAN, and LAN-to-WAN Domains.

Research the term “cyberwar.” How does using the internet to wage a cyberwar affect personal and corporate privacy? Should only governments have the right to conduct cyber warfare? Where does the responsibility of corporations fit in the cyberwar landscape?  

Research and describe 2-3 intrusions that have occurred in alternative environments (SCADA, real time systems, critical infrastructures). Explain how and why the intrusions occurred. What can organizations do to prevent such threats?  

 Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-1) calculates a 160-bit hashed value for the targeted message. Message Digest 5 produces calculates a 128-hash value. MD5 is now considered obsolete because of the “birthday problem”. Notice the increase from 160-bit to 128-bit. Do you think more bits for the hash value makes the algorithm better? Explain your position.  The […]

  In order to complete assignment #5 you will need to answer the below questions. Please complete the questions in a Word document and then upload the assignment for grading. When assigning a name to your document please use the following format (last name_Assignment #5). Use examples from the readings, lecture notes and outside research […]

Define and describe cloud-based collaboration.    Google Docs is a cloud-based tool used for document sharing.   Discuss pros and cons of using Google Docs for business-based documents.    Compare and contrast the use of Google Docs with Microsoft 365 Word Docs for business-based documents. Research Paper Requirements:   Paper should be approximately four to six pages in length, […]