Computing Networks
Q1. For your main post, review several recent articles (published within the past 2 years) on the subject of one of the following:
- Network security tools
- Strong password security
- Encryption practices
In your initial post include the following: Give a summary of the article, including the primary topic, your own summary of the information presented including how knowing this information can benefit a company, and the author’s conclusion.
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Q2. For you initial post, use information from the CERT Coordination Center (www.cert.org), or another trustworthy resource you utilize in your workplace, identify the latest vulnerability (0 to 3 months) for an operating system of your choice. List the threat, the criticality of the threat, the potential impact to a business, the suggested solution(s), the systems that are affected, and the actions you would take as a system administrator to mitigate the threat.
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Minton in his book password and security discusses the importance of strong passwords and recent developments about passwords and security. Passwords enable protection of personal data and information. However, with improved technology they are becoming easier to crack. Understanding how passwords are broken is important in helping develop strong passwords. Special programs can be used to break passwords such as those used by computer professionals. There are two types of passwords…..
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