Essays on Internet Information Services

Operating Environment:

Hardware: Laptop or Desktop Computers Software: Windows 8.1 Professional Description: This section deals with updating anti-virus definition files, configuring real-time scanning, full system scanning, fast or quick scanning for high vulnerability areas of the system, removable media scanning, and reviewing scan results in a Windows 8.1 system. Notes, Warnings, & Restrictions: Windows Defender is a sensitive utility used to perform system security tasks. Please exercise caution when using it.

Resources (Further Reading):

https://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/definitions/adl.aspx http://www.thewindowsclub.com/update-windows-defender-manually-windows-8 Procedures: Update Anti-Virus Definition Files This procedure guides the user on how to update anti-virus definition files on a system running Windows 8.1. Search for Windows Defender from Start ...

Background

As a fast-growing medical research and development company, nothing is more important to Information Assurance Research than the security of the company’s proprietary information and customer and employee data. I am concerned that the company’s sensitive information stored at Reston Virginia and the data conveyed via the WAN is not well protected from web-based application attackers. My proposal is based on research on various web-based applications security software in different online fora. I have also explored various studies on different security software and their effectiveness as well as affordability. My insight has also been drawn from customer ...