Case Studies

Case Studies for Chapter 2

The case studies offer generic scenarios for you to read through and answer according to your own technology and experiences. Your solutions will vary in comparison, but both can certainly be valid. Many case study solutions also point to hands-on videos and simulations which can be found on the book’s disc.

Case Study 2-1: Using Free Malware Scanning Programs

Scenario: As a security administrator, your task is to select a free malware scanning program and scan a computer system.

An anti-malware solution is extremely important when securing a computer’s operating system. There are plenty to choose from that will have a price tag attached, but a good security person should also be able to use free tools ...

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