Task 1:
Write around 600 to 800 words for each of the short-essay questions. All questions are of equal value, each worth 25 marks. You should provide credible references for each question according to the Faculty of Business guidelines.
Topic 1 Encryption
I just used the encryption feature on my operating system (Linux or Windows), should I feel secured and protected now? Discuss.
Topic 2 Secure Networks
New technology has made networks less secure. Discuss and give an example
Topic 3 Access Control
Someone says that they wish to protect their desktop PC from a walk-up attacker with a password or passwords. Give them advice and reasons for your advice. Include in your explanation what do FRRs mean when fingerprint scanning is used to secure a PC against walk-up attacks? What might produce high FRRs? Can you think of a way that this problem could be reduced in fingerprint scanning?
Topic 4 Firewalls
Could malware rename itself in order to get through a firewall? Is this possible? Give examples to support your answer
Interact2 Journal entry and Online submission via Turnitin is required for this assignment. Details will be provided by your subject lecturer.