Update the Operating Systems Security Policies document title page with a new date and project name.
Update the previously completed sections based on the instructor’s feedback.
New Content: Virus Protection

Tools

Describe the major systems in the organization that may be susceptible to virus threats.

These systems should include all 3 operating systems categories (Unix, open source, and Windows) from the initial project requirements.

For each system category, provide an analysis and recommendation of appropriate virus protection tools.
Your analysis should include requirements and a comparison of features, cost, and any other relevant factors for at least 3 alternatives for each operating system; a final recommendation for an appropriate tool; and justification for your selection.

Policies

Discuss how viruses, adware, spyware, and malware would impact your organization.
Prepare at least 5 policies that will help reduce the threat of viruses, adware, spyware, and malware within the organization.
The policies should include detailed steps to be followed.
Provide details of how each policy will be effective in the reduction of these threats.

Be sure to update your table of contents before submission.

Submit the document for grading.

primary task response 

 
Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Conduct research using the library and Internet for information about security flaws in UNIX, open source, and Windows operating systems.

From your research, select 1 security flaw for further discussion. Your selection can be for any of the operating systems.
Describe the security flaw, and discuss how the security flaw is manifested.
Provide a review of a security incident related to the flaw, and discuss the impact of the security breach as well as the response to the breach.
Include recommendations for how the incident could have been avoided.