SEC 420 Discussion 

• Review Symantec’s Timeline of Major Events in Internet Security, by clicking the linkhere. Pay particular attention to the viruses and worms mentioned and the details surrounding its attack. Be prepared to discuss.Original Source: Symantec. (2006 February). Symantec Security Response - Timeline of major events in Internet security. Retrieved fromhttp://www.symantec.com/about/news/resources/press_kits/securityintelligence/media/SSR-Timeline.pdf. 

 

"Viruses and Antivirus Utilities"  Please respond to the following:

• From the e-Activity, analyze the primary manner in which one (1) particular virus or worm was successful. Summarize the one (1) way in which the virus or worm avoided defense mechanisms. Suggest at least two (2) ways in which the infected parties could have protected themselves from the threat.
• Identify the antivirus software that you currently use or would prefer to use in order to protect your organization or personal system(s). Indicate the key features that this application utilizes to assist in preventing infection from viruses and worms. Provide a rationale for your chosen antivirus software.

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