Lab 7: Security Basics

Lab 7: Security Basics
Task 1: Software: We offer solutions to fit all of your security needs. | Free
Antivirus
+ Firewall | Internet
Security
Suite | Extreme
Security | Antivirus/Anti-Spyware EngineDetects and blocks viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, worms, bots, and rootkits. | | | | Two-Way FirewallMakes your PC invisible to hackers and stops spyware from sending your data out to the Internet. | | | | Advanced FirewallMonitors programs for suspicious behavior spotting and stopping new attacks that bypass traditional anti-virus protection. | | | | Privacy & Security ToolbarProvides site check, do not track, Facebook privacy scan, private browsing and more. | | | | Identity ProtectionMonitors your credit and alerts you of changes in your credit files. | | | | Advanced Real-Time AntivirusChecks files against an always-up-to-date cloud database of antivirus signatures. | | | | Enhanced Browser ProtectionProtects your computer by blocking web threats before they reach your browser. | | | | SupportCustomer service and technical support available 24/7 via live chat. | | | | Parental ControlsFilters and blocks inappropriate websites and limits time spent online. | | | | Threat EmulationAnalyzes downloads and warns you if a download is malicious--stopping it from infecting your PC. | | | | Find My LaptopLocates your lost or stolen laptop on a map, locks it down and recovers important files remotely. | | | | PC Tune-upOptimizes your PC for faster speed and higher performance. | | | | Automatic Antivirus signature updatesBased on hourly frequency. Plus unlimited real-time manual updates. | every
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1 hours | every
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Hardware: *
WIRELESS-N ACCESS POINTS *
MANAGED SWITCHES

There are several diffr3ences between the software and hardware firewall. The software is easy to install and cost a lot cheaper than the hardware firewall also the set-up is faster. The software firewall is easy to use for home but when running a business, hardware is the way to go. Companies don’t have time to set up each computer one by one. They buy the routers and access points and switches for their hardware firewall. That way the company just sets up all the computers with the routers and the signal. Their able to manage who uses their network.
Task 2: Procedure 1. By 2010 the number of different known viruses numbered over 4 million. Many companies produce anti-virus programs to help protect your computer against these threats. Some of the companies are Panda, Norton, McAfee, AVG, and Kaspersky. Which of these companies provide free versions of their software? Which ones provide trial versions?

a. Free Versions i. AVG b. Free Trials ii. Kaspersky iii. Panda iv. Norton v. McAfee 2. Viruses and other malicious code infect a computer in one of several different ways, such as through downloaded Trojan horse programs, malicious email attachments, and drive-by- downloads. What does each of these terms mean and how do these types of infections take place?

c. Downloaded Trojan Horse Programs vi. Definition - A destructive program that masquerades as a benign application. vii. Unlike viruses, Trojan horses do not replicate themselves but they can be just as destructive. One of the most insidious types of Trojan horse is a program that claims to rid your computer of viruses but instead introduces viruses onto your computer. d. Malicious Email Attachments viii. Definition - emails that contain links to malicious web sites or have attachments containing malicious software.

ix. A suspicious or malicious email attachment is typically received from an unknown sender. The subject line or the email body typically contains a “special one-time offer” or a "call to action" to induce the recipient to open the attachment. e. Drive-By-Downloads x. Definition - A drive-by download is a program that is automatically downloaded to your computer without your consent or even your knowledge. Unlike a pop-up download, which asks for assent (albeit in a calculated manner likely to lead to a "yes"), a drive-by download can be initiated by simply visiting a Web site or viewing an HTML e-mail message. If your computer's security settings are lax, it may be possible for drive-by downloads to occur without any further action on your part

xi. Frequently, a drive-by download is installed along with a user-requested application. (In this case, the unwanted application is sometimes called a barnacle.) For example, a file sharing program might include a spyware program that tracks and reports user information for targeted marketing purposes. An associated adware program can then generate pop-up advertisements using that information.

Task 3
1.
Full backup – All the files and folders on the drive are backed every time that specific file set is used.
Differential backup – This backup is not supported in Backup. Provides a backup of files that have changed since a full backup was performed.
Incremental backup – Provides a backup of files that were changed or are new since the last incremental backup.
2. In case the backup get corrupted and in turn corrupts the computer, it is tested off-site in case it does get corrupted so it doesn’t harm the initial computer.
3.
Cold sites – A site that is little more than an appropriately configured space in a building.
Warm sites – A site that is already stocked with hardware representing a reasonable copy of your data center.
Hot sites – Site that has a virtual image of your current data center, with all the systems configured and waiting only for the last backups of the user data from the off-site storage facility.
Most expensive – Hot sites

Task 4: 1. Password a. J@ck@$$.m0v!3 b. H3110.k!tty c. 0|-|.my.8@rd d. 4e@nut.bu773r e. ch@r113 2. Phrases f. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade i. Wl8y1m1 g. Life isn’t measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breaths away ii. L!mbtbwtb2tmt2oba h. I really really really really really like you iii. !r23456Ly i. All right chums, time’s up, let’s do this iv. @rc7U1d7 j. Stick to the plan! Stick to the plan!! v. S77p2s77p 3. Password Meter Test k. J@ck@$$.m0v!3 vi. 100% l. H3110.k!tty vii. 100% m. 0|-|.my.8@rd viii. 100% n. 4e@nut.bu773r ix. 98% o. ch@r113 x. 52% p. Wl8y1m1 xi. 63% q. L!mbtbwtb2tmt2oba xii. 100% r. !r23456Ly xiii. 95% s. @rc7U1d7 xiv. 85% t. S77p2s77p xv. 96%