Question1 (60 marks) 300-500 words per discussion and avoid plagiarism.

You are employed in an organization as a security analyst and strategist. The organization faces lots of cyber security challenges across all its branches in the country. And these cyber security threats are not different from the ones that occur in the landscape of cyber security. These threats required current knowledge since approaches engaged varies in time. The following 6 Cyber Security threats have been identified as crucial within the cyber space. These threats are evolving and high levels of computer security skills are needed to overcome them. You are supposed to present a comprehensive write up on these threats and discuss them at one of your meetings within your organization.

The threats are:

i. Human Nature (Current and Former Employees). 10 marks

ii. Malware. 10 marks

iii. Phishing Attacks and Social Engineering. 10 marks

iv. Software Patch Management. 10 marks

v. Legacy software and hardware. 10 marks

vi. Eavesdropping. 10 marks

Discuss each of the threats above, and recommend the necessary security needs (confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability, authorization, privacy, secrecy, anonymity, non-repudiation) that can be used to reduce the risks. 10 marks each

Note: Provide examples in your discussion, reference sources and avoid plagiarism. 300-500 words per discussion.

Question 2 (60 marks) 300-500 words per discussion and avoid plagiarism.

The latest technologies in the following security mechanisms are supposed to be engaged by your organization in mitigating cyber threats and attacks within your network infrastructure. You are supposed to present a comprehensive write up on these different technologies. Critically discuss the following security mechanisms at various levels in a digitally networked environment.

i. Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems. 10 marks

ii. Firewalls. 10 marks

iii. Public/Private Key Encryption. 10 marks

iv. Data Encryption. 10 marks

v. Accounting (Auditing). 10 marks

vi. Authorization. 10 marks

10 marks each

Note: Provide examples in your discussion, reference sources and avoid plagiarism. 300-500 words per discussion.

Guide

(i) Appropriate justification of points with clear and detailed example 6 marks

(ii) Appropriate literature to support work 2 Marks

(iii) Appropriate Referencing and conclusion 1Mark

(iv) Originality of Presentation and avoidance of plagiarism 1Mark

= [10 marks]