Anti-virus Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Antivirus Software

Question:

1. There are several categories of viruses. Antivirus software

makers typically categorize viruses according to the way

they spread from one computer to another, but other

methods of categorization are also used.

2. Research the different categories of viruses.

3. Create a table that names and describes each category.

4. Research firewalls that have built-in antivirus capabilities.

Such firewalls may be hardware-only, software-only, or a

hardware/software combination.

5. Choose one product and prepare a data sheet

summarizing your findings about it.

6. Research firewalls that have built-in antivirus capabilities.

Such firewalls may be hardware-only, software-only, or a

hardware/software combination.

7. Choose one product and prepare a data sheet

summarizing your findings about it.

8. Formulate an appropriate strategy to defend against virus

attacks.

Requirements:

9. Your well-written report should be 4-5 pages in length, not

including the title or reference pages. Use APA style, citing

at least three references in support of your work, in

addition to your text and assigned readings. You are

strongly encouraged to submit all assignments to the

Turnitin Originality Check prior to submitting them to your

instructor for grading