Part 1: List the basic steps in securing an operating system. Assume that the O.

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Part 1: List the basic steps in securing an operating system. Assume that the O.S. is being installed for the first time on new hardware.

Part 2: Causes of buffer overflow vulnerabilities are well-known, as are mechanisms for preventing them. Even so, buffer overflow attack succeed in the 21st century.

Name and describe two reasons why buffer overflow vulnerabilities still exist.

Name and describe one method of preventing buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

Part 3: Explain the function of the trusted boot function of the trusted platform module (TPM.) Tell how that is related to the earlier controversy between Apple and the FBI concerning iPhone encryption. What could the FBI do in the absence of a trusted boot function?

Part 4: Define single loss exposure and annualized risk of occurrence. Explain in your own words what these have to do with computer security.

Part 5: Explain why it is important to monitor outbound traffic as well as inbound traffic in a corporate network. Give an example that illustrates the importance of monitoring outbound traffic. (The example may be contrived or hypothetical.)

Explanation / Answer

Buddy you are suppose to post each part seperatly.

Here is the answer to Part 1

1 restart your computer so that you can view the BIOS screen. If you don't know how to get to your BIOS screen, please refer to your computer's instruction manual.

2 Go to boot menu and priotize the device you will be using to install the OS

3 Insert the boot disk, that has your operating system, into your CDROM/USB/floppy.

4 Next, there might be a black screen telling you to a device to boot off of. Select CDROM/USB/floppy.

5 Your computer should start booting from that media

6 Follow the instructions on the screen to install your new OS till you reach the screen to choose the destination drive.

7 Choose partition to install. Format your partition (erases all data).

8 You may have to install bootloader seperatly (you may need to choose the location of bootloader too)

9 you may be asked for administrator password now

10 wait till the files get copied to your desnination drive

11 restart your computer and boot into your boot menu. priotize the device you installed the OS

12 restart your computer into your new OS!!

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