Homework
Case Study
Instructions:
You are hired to conduct a vulnerability, threat, and security assessment on a web application and submit your clear recommendation for corrective actions based on your assessment.
A. Pick a site that hosts a social networking functionality other than Facebook. Do not choose Facebook.
B. State the site homepage link, and a short description of the site.
C. Create a clear description of the ideal visitor to this site by considering the details of these demographic elements:
1. Age range
2. relationship status
3. geographical location
4. employment status
5. type of employment
6. income range
7. hobbies
8. shopping habits
9. surfing habits
10. Gender
D. Conduct a vulnerability assessment of the site by observation only then answer these questions:
1. What are some apparent vulnerabilities?
2. What threats are possible on this site?
3. What attacks are possible?
4. What would be exposed in case there were to be an attack?
Write an 8-page paper introducing the site, and your findings from the above exercise, and finalizing by giving a clear recommendation for the organization that owns and/or hosts the site?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.