Assignment:
1) Pick one of the many information security standards organizations and describe what they do and what type of standards they are responsible for.
2) Web servers are compromised for a number of reasons which may include any of the following: Improper file or directory permissions, installing the server with default settings, unnecessary services enabled, security conflicts, a lack of proper security policies, improper authorization with external systems, default accounts with default or no passwords, unnecessary default, backup, or sample files, misconfigurations, bugs in server software, OS, or web applications, misconfigured SSL certificates and encryption settings, administrative or debugging functions that are enabled or accessible on web servers or the use of self-signed certificates and/or default certificates.
Select one of these compromises and explain how it could be avoided.
3) Wireshark is one of the most widely-used network protocol analyzer. It lets you see what's happening on your network at a microscopic level and is the preferred standard across many commercial and non-profit enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions. GlassWire is a free network monitor & security tool with a built-in firewall. Review the features of these two products and explain how you could benefit from using either of these network management tools.
https://www.glasswire.com/
https://www.wireshark.org/
4) In this week's discussion, you were introduced to Wireshark and GlassWire, two free network monitor & security tools. Compare and contrast these two tools. explaining the benefits and features of each, then decide which of these two choices you would prefer to use if you were the Network Manager. Explain why you made your decision.
5) In your own words,
Describe the Dark Web
What type pf content is generally found on the Darknet?
What kind of information can be found using the hiddenwiki?
6) Pick one of the many information security standards organizations and describe what they do and what type of standards they are responsible for.