SECR5080 Webster University Corporate Computer Security

PRIMARY REFERENCE FOR ASSIGNMENT:

Corporate Computer Security (Online Courses ONLY )

Author: Randall J. Boyle

Publisher: Pearson

ISBN: 978-0133545197

• Please number your answers so they correspond to the questions listed below.
• After each answer (or clearly state within the answer) the source(s) used. Although form and style is not considered in grading of this assignment, it may be a good opportunity to practice APA form and style rules for citing sources.

1. WEP
   1. How secure is WEP?
   2. What should be used in place of WEP?
   3. Is there a real need to secure your private wireless network?
2. Compare the Microsoft Operating system to LINUX.
   1. Are there major security feature differences
   2. Which Operating System would you choose as being most secure?
   3. What security features most influenced your decision.
3. Spyware
   1. What is spyware?
   2. How do you defend against spyware?
   3. How can you remove spyware from your computer?