**Please use VMware, Inc. Enterprise , which was used last time**
2-3 pages
· Describe threats and vulnerabilities associated with at least two (2) operating systems.
List operating system type, threats, and vulnerabilities
The goal is not a discussion of using one over the other, it is a discussion of the issues related to each and hardening best practices
Many organizations use older Windows server operating systems, mainframe, some Linux and UNIX flavors - infrastructure will be driven by business need and application operability
Many are moving to Android/IOS tablet and phone applications, cloud, and Internet-of-thing devices (IoT)
See
US Cert
/
NVD
Databases for assistance in researching threats and vulnerabilities for different operating systems
Describe an anti-malware solution for the organization and indicate on which operating systems it supports.
Should be specific to your target company or its environment (legal, compliance, security)
List pros/cons for two different types
· Select a suitable intrusion detection system (IDS) solution for the organization and explain the reasoning for your suggestion.
· Describe at least two (2) control strategies you would consider implementing for securing the company's web-based infrastructure.
· Describe at least two (2) control strategies you would consider implementing for securing the company's database infrastructure.
· Define two (2) items that you would include in the organization's operating system security hardening procedures.
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Please use VMware, Inc. Enterprise , which was used last time
1. **Please use VMware, Inc. Enterprise , which was used last
time**
2-3 pages
· Describe threats and vulnerabilities associated with at least
two (2) operating systems.
List operating system type, threats, and vulnerabilities
The goal is not a discussion of using one over the other, it
is a discussion of the issues related to each and hardening
best practices
Many organizations use older Windows server operating
systems, mainframe, some Linux and UNIX flavors -
infrastructure will be driven by business need and
application operability
Many are moving to Android/IOS tablet and phone
applications, cloud, and Internet-of-thing devices (IoT)
See
US Cert
/
NVD
Databases for assistance in researching threats and
vulnerabilities for different operating systems
Describe an anti-malware solution for the organization and
indicate on which operating systems it supports.
2. Should be specific to your target company or its
environment (legal, compliance, security)
List pros/cons for two different types
· Select a suitable intrusion detection system (IDS) solution for
the organization and explain the reasoning for your suggestion.
· Describe at least two (2) control strategies you would consider
implementing for securing the company's web-based
infrastructure.
· Describe at least two (2) control strategies you would consider
implementing for securing the company's database
infrastructure.
· Define two (2) items that you would include in the
organization's operating system security hardening procedures.
