Week 8 Assignment


Assignment: Windows OS Security The article is below

Access and read the article “Top 20 Windows Server Security Hardening Best PracticesLinks to an external site. by Syras Mamun on the Securitywing.com website. From this article and any other research, you may find, make a list of what you believe to be the most important five hardening actions or activities on a Windows Server. Explain why you chose each of your items and the protection it provides.

Assignment: Linux Security

Many Linux administrators believe that their systems are more secure than a Windows Server system. Research to find and then share five reasons why this may be true. Explain each of the features/reasons as to why the Linux version is better than the Windows version (if it exists at all) and its benefit and value.

Assignment: Data States

Data must be secured in each of its movement, statics, and usages: at rest, in motion, and in use. For each status, what are the security methods that provide CIA protections for the data? Be specific and explain the protective methods, how they are applied, and how they protect the data.

Assignment: Wireless Security Protocols

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