assignment 4

   **Please use  VMware, Inc. Enterprise , which was used last time** 

2-3 pages

· Describe threats and vulnerabilities associated with at least two (2) operating systems.

• List operating system       type, threats, and vulnerabilities
• The goal is not a discussion of using one       over the other, it is a discussion of the issues related to each and       hardening best practices
• Many organizations use older Windows server       operating systems, mainframe, some Linux and UNIX flavors -       infrastructure will be driven by business need and application       operability
• Many are moving to Android/IOS tablet and       phone applications, cloud, and Internet-of-thing devices (IoT)
• See US Cert/NVD  Databases for assistance       in researching threats and vulnerabilities for different operating       systems

Describe an anti-malware solution for the organization and indicate on which operating systems it supports.

• Should be specific to your target company or       its environment (legal, compliance, security)
• List pros/cons for two different types

· Select a suitable intrusion detection system (IDS) solution for the organization and explain the reasoning for your suggestion.

· Describe at least two (2) control strategies you would consider implementing for securing the company's web-based infrastructure.

· Describe at least two (2) control strategies you would consider implementing for securing the company's database infrastructure.

· Define two (2) items that you would include in the organization's operating system security hardening procedures.