Purpose
Protecting an organization’s data is an important part of a security
officer’s duties. This project provides experience in researching and
implementing a Windows Security Strategy to protect data.
Project Overview
In this assignment you will submit the following, in accordance with the tasks outlined below.
Task 1
You are an IT Consultant hired to work for a firm with many clients
in your area. One of your clients, the Big Apple Software Company, has
just asked you to implement a Microsoft Soft Windows Security Defense in
Depth strategy that would protect data for over 60 NYC agencies in New
York. Research what .multi-layered model would be a good solution for
this environment and justify why you’ve chosen that model. Write a 3 – 5 page research report to your client justifying the implementation of the Windows Security model. Please note any assumptions.
Include the following elements in your report:
- Identify sensitive Data
- Include Administrative Policies and Procedures
- Create new user accounts with limited rights and permission for services
- All Client and Servers must be protected and update wit antivirus and malware software.
- Install firewalls to create a demilitarized zone
- Wireless networks must be secured using WPA or WPA2 protocols
- Implement encryption for all communication involving sensitive data
- Use AD GPOs for your security settings
- Finally, Describe the implementation of Physical Security
Task 2
Collect at least six screen shots to capture all AD security settings
you’ve implemented, and include them in your report. Following the last
screen shot, write a short review of your experience with the
implementation of this multi-layered defense model. Note any surprises
or problems you ran into, and how you overcame them.
In your review, be sure to also include the following:
- Describe in detail what you have learned from your research and any
new skills you’ve obtained that will benefit you along your career path. - Provide a comparison of the Security Model you’ve developed for the
Big Apple Software Company to other Security models for other Operating
Systems.
Deliverables
- 3-5 page Research Report
- Windows Security Network Configuration Summary
Project Objectives
This assignment supports the following objectives:
- Secure a Windows-based server environment.
- Configure security policies in Windows systems.
- Harden Windows systems, devices, and domains.
- Monitor Windows systems for intrusions.
- Configure secure network communications for a Windows system.
- Defend your opinion on Windows security relative to security in other operating systems, such as Linux.
- Evaluate how knowledge, skills, and attitudes learned in this course apply to your chosen career.
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