Assignment I: Learning About OWASP
Visit the OWASP website.
Using WORD, write an ORIGINAL brief essay of 300 words or more describing the history and background of OWASP.
See the Vulnerabilities tab. Choose one of the vulnerabilities on the linked page and describe briefly.
Safe Assign is software that verifies the originality of your work against on-line sources and other students.
Assignment II
Do a bit of research on CWE, Common Weakness Enumeration.
Write a brief overview of their scoring system.
Pick one of common weaknesses identified on their site and describe it.
Assignment III
Use the Web to search for methods to prevent XSS attacks.
Write a brief description of more than one method.
Use your own words and supply references.
Read and respond to at least two other students Discussions.
Assignment IV
You are the web master of a college website. You share a server with other school departments such as accounting and HR.
Based on this chapter, create at least five security-related rules for staff members who are adding web pages being added to your site. Include a justification and explanation for each rule. Rules should relate to college, staff and student, and system information security.
Assignment V
You are the web master for the Republican Party National Committee. Prepare a risk assessment analysis for your website. Some questions to consider:
a. Who is likely to attack your site?
b. When are attacks likely to occur?
c. What sort of attacks might take place?
d. How can you best minimize attacks and protect the integrity of your site?
Assignment VI
Do some research on Threat Response software. Find one particular software package to investigate.
a. What does the software do?
b. What are it's major features?
c. What kind of training is required?
d. How much does the software cost?
e. Do not do the same software as everyone else.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. 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.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.