Assignment: Strategies of Mitigation
Assume that you are the lead network security expert in your organization. Because of the recent rise in web security issues and the development of the global marketplace, your organization has decided to hire additional network security technicians. Once hired, you are to give a report to these individuals designed to illustrate holes in current security countermeasures, along with ways in which these holes can be filled. In your report, ensure you address the areas mentioned below:
i. An explanation of which web security threats are most prevalent, the hazards they present, and how these threats are exploiting holes in current security countermeasures
ii. An explanation of the actions that should be taken to prevent existing web security countermeasures from being exploited
iii. An assessment of the pros and cons of choosing to implement measures such as firewalls, access control measures, and cryptographic systems
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.