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Identify a security threat to a specified communication network. Then, in approximately three pages, identify which points of the network might be vulnerable and recommend policy, defenses, and practices that ensure network security.
With a proliferation of bad actors in cyberspace and the explosion of personal and corporate shared data, the need to protect computer networks has never been more important.
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Resources
Security and Privacy
The following resources will help prepare you for this week’s assessment on network security:
Morley, D., & Parker, C. S. (2017). Understanding computers: Today and tomorrow: Comprehensive (16th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
Chapter 9, “Security and Privacy.”
Shannon, M. (2018). Communication & Network Security: Wireless Networking [Video]. Skillsoft Ireland.
Assessment Instructions
Overview
In this assessment, you will identify a security threat to a wireless network. You then identify which points of the network might be vulnerable and recommend policies, defenses, and practices to ensure network security.
Preparation
Study the Network Diagram [PDF] and use it as a basis to complete this assessment.
Use the Assessment 2 Template [DOCX] to complete the assessment.
Instructions
Consider one of the computer or network threats that you have explored or are familiar with, and address the following in a Word document with respect to the network depicted in the diagram:
Briefly describe the threat, including its medium, delivery mechanism, type, typical targets, et cetera.
Describe where and how it is likely to breach the identified network. Consider importing the network diagram into Visio (or other appropriate tool) and marking the incursion points that you describe. You will need to do this to achieve the distinguished level for its associated criterion. Paste the updated diagram into your assessment document.
Describe a typical defense against this type of attack.
Conduct Internet research and identify an effective policy designed to prevent this type of attack. Make sure to properly cite your sources.
Briefly describe two practices that would effectively enforce or support that policy.
Additional Requirements
Composition: Make sure you work is organized and free from spelling and grammatical errors.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 point, double spaced.
Format and Style: Citations should use current APA style and formatting.
Length: Approximately three pages not including the diagram.

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