Homework: Malware Attacks and Online Interactions
Part I
Playbooks, sometimes known as Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) or runbooks, are used for troubleshooting common issues. They are often created by a team of employees who are trained to manage security issues. Playbooks often include bulleted lists, step-by-step instructions, or diagrams, all of which make it easy to follow troubleshooting instructions.
You will develop a playbook for a fictional company that hired you to write their playbooks and manage the team. The first portion of the playbook is a response to malware at the company.
Outline a 2 to 3 pages playbook in which a malware attack of your choice occurs.
Complete the following in your outline:
1. Provide details of the malware.
2. Identify the exploited vulnerability and its attack vector.
3. Analyze the vulnerability to determine 2 risks of this malware.
4. Outline step-by-step instructions on how to resolve the malware attack.
Part II
Online interactions pose a threat to all servers. Some risks can occur when employees use social networking, web browsing, and email. Playbooks typically cover a section related to threats and defenses of online interactions.
In this next section of your playbook, outline steps to take when an employee reports clicking on a website that appeared in an email that was received.
Include the following information in this section:
1. Describe 2 threats this interaction poses on the company.
2. Provide step-by-step instructions on how to mitigate each interaction.
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.