Homework: Application Security
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.
1) Describe operating system hardening
a) Define it
b) Why is it done?
c) What steps are usually done in a Windows environment?
2) Describe system restoration methods and procedures
a) Define it
b) Why is it needed?
c) What tools and approaches are recommended?
3) Describe network security controls
a) Define it
b) Why is it needed?
c) What steps, tools, and policies are used to secure networks?
4) Describe incident response teams and the role of evidence
a) What are incident response teams and why do they exist?
b) How does evidence collection relate to incident response teams?
c) 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:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, 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 student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.