Assignment 9

For this assignment you will complete the following questions in an MS Word Document in APA format. Double space your work and use Sans-Serif Font. This worksheet is formatted in Arial 11-point font. You must include both a separate cover and reference page. Delete the yellow highlights for text and screenshot placement. They are for guidance only and should not be included in your finished document. The header questions can be deleted if they are increasing the Turnitin Similarity score.

Question 1:

1.  Discuss the differences between external and internal threats as they relate to network security. Add at least two differences. Which threat is most difficult to defend against and why? What protections would be used specifically related to internal threats? Add at least two protections. Why is it important for organizations to have a written security policy? Delete the questions header.

a) Discussed the differences between external and internal threats as they relate to network security. Adds two differences.

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Adds two differences

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b) Identified which threat is most difficult to defend against and includes why the chosen threat is most difficult to defend.

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c) Discussed what protections would be used specifically related to internal threats. Includes two protections.

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d) Includes why it is important for organizations to have a written security policy.

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Question 2:

Highlight the basic functions and operation of public key cryptography. What is the “Advanced Encryption Standard”? How are digital signatures generated and used?

a) Identifies the basic functions and operation of public key cryptography.

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b) Provided a well thought out answer to: What is the “Advanced Encryption Standard”?

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c) Provided a well thought out answer to: How are digital signatures generated?

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d) Provided a well thought out answer to: How are digital used?

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Question 3:

Discuss “Pretty Good Privacy.” What is it? Why has it stood the test of time, and will it be good enough in the future, why or why not?

(a) Discussed “Pretty Good Privacy.” What is it?

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(Question a-part 2) “Pretty Good Privacy.” Why has it stood the test of time?

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(b) Answers the question — will it be good enough in the future, why or why not?

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Question 4:

Identify and compare the two primary and currently used techniques to secure wireless communications. How safe are your data communications when using a typical wireless hotspot (public)? What can you do to improve your data security when using one of these services? 

(a) Identified and compares the two primary and currently used, techniques utilized to secure wireless communications.  

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(b) How safe are your data communications when using a typical wireless hotspot (public)?

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(c) What can you do to improve your data security when using one of these services?

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(d) What can you do to improve your data security when using one of these services?

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