Homework
Length: 1000 to 1500 words.
Discuss the following, supplying citations to support any information that you provide. Do not include your opinion, only what you can support with a citation. Address the following topics.
• Describe operating system hardening
o Define it
o Why is it done?
o What steps are usually done in a Windows environment?
• Describe system restoration methods and procedures
o Define it
o Why is it needed?
o What tools and approaches are recommended?
• Describe network security controls
o Define it
o Why is it needed?
o What steps, tools, and policies are used to secure networks?
• Describe incident response teams and the role of evidence
o What are incident response teams and why do they exist?
o How does evidence collection relate to incident response teams?
o Discuss evidence
- Describe why evidence is collected,
- How it should be collected?
- What can happen if it is collected or handled in an inappropriate way?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.