Learning Objective – Write a summary report based on a vulnerability scanning report.

Assignment Requirements:

• Download and review Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Test Report For eClipse Bank.
• Write a summary report that includes:
  • Brief descriptions of scanned issues designated as High severity.
  • Suggested corrective actions to correct the deficiencies designated as High severity.
  • For corrective actions that involve modifying user accounts, provide high-level steps describing how to perform the actions in a Windows or Linux environment.

Submission Requirements:

• Format: Microsoft Word
• Font: Arial, 12-point, Double-spaced
• Citation Style: APA
• Length: 1-2 pages

Watch the Movie War Games from 1983. According to the New York Times, this movie had a tremendous effect on President Ronald Reagan.  Discuss in 500 words your opinion on whether it should be required viewing in social studies classes in high school. Do not repeat the story. Discuss it’s use in school. 

Use at least three sources.  Use the Research Databases available from the Danforth Library, not Google.  Include at least 3 quotes from your sources enclosed in quotation marks and cited in-line by reference to your reference list.  Example: “words you copied” (citation) These quotes should be one full sentence not altered or paraphrased. Cite your sources using APA format. Use the quotes in your paragaphs.

Copying without attribution or the use of spinbot or other word substitution software will result in a grade of 0. 

Write in essay format not in bulleted, numbered or other list format. 

Do not use attachments as a submission. 

Reply to two classmates’ posting in a paragraph of at least five sentences by asking questions, reflecting on your own experience, challenging assumptions, pointing out something new you learned, offering suggestions. These peer responses are not ‘attaboys’.   You should make your initial post by Thursday evening so your classmates have an opportunity to respond before Sunday.at midnight when all three posts are due. 

It is important that you use your own words, that you cite your sources, that you comply with the instructions regarding length of your post and that you reply to two classmates in a substantive way (not ‘nice post’ or the like).  Your goal is to help your colleagues write better. Do not use spinbot or other word replacement software. It usually results in nonsense and is not a good way to learn anything. . I will not spend a lot of my time trying to decipher nonsense. Proof read your work or have it edited. Find something interesting and/or relevant to your work to write about.  Please do not submit attachments unless requested.

In this assignment, you will build an interactive dashboard to explore the Belly Button Biodiversity dataset (http://robdunnlab.com/projects/belly-button-biodiversity/),  which catalogs the microbes that colonize human navels.

The dataset reveals that a small handful of microbial species (also called operational taxonomic units, or OTUs, in the study) were present in more than 70% of people, while the rest were relatively rare.

Step 1: Plotly

1. Use the D3 library to read in samples.json.
2. Create a horizontal bar chart with a dropdown menu to display the top 10 OTUs found in that individual.

• Use sample_values as the values for the bar chart.
• Use otu_ids as the labels for the bar chart.
• Use otu_labels as the hovertext for the chart.

hw01.png

1. Create a bubble chart that displays each sample.

• Use otu_ids for the x values.
• Use sample_values for the y values.
• Use sample_values for the marker size.
• Use otu_ids for the marker colors.
• Use otu_labels for the text values.

hm02.png

1. Display the sample metadata, i.e., an individual’s demographic information.
2. Display each key-value pair from the metadata JSON object somewhere on the page.

hm03.png

1. Update all of the plots any time that a new sample is selected.

Additionally, you are welcome to create any layout that you would like for your dashboard. An example dashboard is shown below:

dashboard_part1

• Adapt the Gauge Chart from https://plot.ly/javascript/gauge-charts/ to plot the weekly washing frequency of the individual.
• You will need to modify the example gauge code to account for values ranging from 0 through 9.
• Update the chart whenever a new sample is selected.

dashboard_part2

Deployment

• Deploy your app to a free static page hosting service, such as GitHub Pages. Submit the links to your deployment and your GitHub repo.
• Ensure your repository has regular commits (i.e. 20+ commits) and a thorough README.md file

Hints

• Use console.log inside of your JavaScript code to see what your data looks like at each step.
• Refer to the Plotly.js documentation when building the plots.

Select from the following list four (4) topics and discuss. Use only 70-words max per topic to discuss and present your answer. The discussion questions this week are from Chapter 6   (Jamsa, 2013).

Chapter 6 topics:

• Define and describe a SAN.
• Define and describe NAS.
• Describe how cloud-based data storage works.
• Assume that you must select a cloud-based data storage solution for your company. List the factors you would consider when selecting a vendor.
• Many users do not yet feel comfortable storing data within the cloud. Discuss some steps you can take to reduce their concerns.
• Assume that you must select a cloud-based data storage solution for your company. List the factors you would consider when selecting a vendor.
• List the pros and cons of cloud-based data storage.
• List the pros and cons of a cloud-based database.

NOTE: You are required to use at least two-peer reviewed sources (besides your textbook) to answer the above questions. 

 Assignment #1

Playbooks, sometimes known as Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) or runbooks, are used for troubleshooting common issues. They are often created by a team of employees who are trained to manage security issues. Playbooks often include bulleted lists, step-by-step instructions, or diagrams, all of which make it easy to follow troubleshooting instructions. 

Throughout the next 4 weeks, you will develop a playbook for a fictional company that hired you to write their playbooks and manage the team. The first portion of the playbook is a response to malware at the company.  

Outline a 2- to 3-page playbook in which a malware attack of your choice occurs.  

Complete the following in your outline: 

• Provide details of the malware. 
• Identify the exploited vulnerability and its attack vector. 
• Analyze the vulnerability to determine 2 risks of this malware. 
• Outline step-by-step instructions on how to resolve the malware attack. 

Remember, numbered or bulleted steps or guidelines make the document easy to for others to follow under potential stressful situations. Paragraphs can be used to help support the steps and guidelines. 

Note: You will use content from this #1 assignment as part of the #2 Signature Assignment

Assignment #2

Online interactions pose a threat to all servers. Some risks can occur when employees use social networking, web browsing, and email. Playbooks typically cover a section related to threats and defenses of online interactions.  

In this next section of your playbook, outline steps to take when an employee reports clicking on a website that appeared in an email that was received.  

Include the following information in this section: 

• Describe 2 threats this interaction poses on the company.
• Provide step-by-step instructions on how to mitigate each interaction. 

Remember, numbered or bulleted steps or guidelines make the document easy to for others to follow under potential stressful situations. Paragraphs can be used to help support the steps or guidelines. 

Combine This assignment #2 with your revised assignment #1 – 

Apply: Malware Attacks sections of your Playbook

Cite at least 2 resources to support each assignment.

Format each assignment according to APA guidelines.