Week 10 & 11

1)  you are the web master for the Republican Party National Committee. Prepare a risk assessment analysis for your website. Some questions to consider:

  • Who is likely to attack your site?
  • When are attacks likely to occur?
  • What sort of attacks might take place?
  • How can you best minimize attacks and protect the integrity of your site?

2)  Do a bit of research on penetration testing techniques. Investigate and document the following

  • Five network penetration testing techniques
  • Advantages and disadvantages of each
  • One notable social engineering test
  • Possible negative implications of penetration testing

3)  Discuss in 300 words whether the government should regulate Facebook more closely.