Category: Cyber Security

Task:
Review the case study provided, analyze the key security vulnerabilities and threats, and
identify the relevant policies, laws, and procedures that could have mitigated these risks.
Propose strategies to enhance information security and privacy based on your analysis:
Answer each question thoroughly, providing relevant details. Make sure your
responses are clear and well-organized
1. Describe the sequence of events that led to the data breach in the case study.
What methods did the attackers use to infiltrate the organization, and what
vulnerabilities were exploited during the attack?
2. What specific data protection laws and industry regulations, such as PCI DSS,
could have helped Target safeguard customer information more effectively?
3. What proactive measures and security protocols should organizations
implement to prevent data breaches like the one experienced by Target?

1-How can digital forensic professionals protect themselves from allegations of unethical behavior? Explain at least four manners.
2-Explain the significance of binary representation in data storage. How would you explain to a non-technical person the concept of storing a text file in binary format?
3-Describe a scenario where encryption might hinder a forensic investigation and suggest any three potential methods to overcome these obstacles.
4-A company has fallen victim to a ransomware attack that encrypted all its files. Outline an incident response plan, including all the steps to secure digital evidence for investigation.

1-How can digital forensic professionals protect themselves from allegations of unethical behavior? Explain at least four manners.
2-Explain the significance of binary representation in data storage. How would you explain to a non-technical person the concept of storing a text file in binary format?
3-Describe a scenario where encryption might hinder a forensic investigation and suggest any three potential methods to overcome these obstacles.
4-A company has fallen victim to a ransomware attack that encrypted all its files. Outline an incident response plan, including all the steps to secure digital evidence for investigation.

1-How can digital forensic professionals protect themselves from allegations of unethical behavior? Explain at least four manners.
2-Explain the significance of binary representation in data storage. How would you explain to a non-technical person the concept of storing a text file in binary format?
3-Describe a scenario where encryption might hinder a forensic investigation and suggest any three potential methods to overcome these obstacles.
4-A company has fallen victim to a ransomware attack that encrypted all its files. Outline an incident response plan, including all the steps to secure digital evidence for investigation.

Considering the threats (negative risks) and opportunities (positive risks) identified in Week 4, prepare a probability-impact analysis matrix and expected monetary value (EMV) based on the following assumptions:
Project cost: $3 million
Project deadline: 18 months
Contingency: 20%
Your analysis should also address the following questions:
What’s your estimated probability of occurrence for each threat and opportunity?
What’s your estimated cost impact for each threat and opportunity?
Which risks have the greatest impact and why?
Which risks have the highest probability of occurring and why?
What’s the EMV for each threat and opportunity?
Suppose you have an opportunity that has a 60% probability of occurring and a potential gain of $200,000. What’s the EMV?
What insights did you gain from the results of the qualitative and quantitative analysis?
Length: Worksheet containing a probability and impact analysis matrix and expected monetary value (EMV)
References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources.
The completed assignment should address all of the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards

For this assignment you will exploit a real world vulnerability: Log4Shell.
This will be a capture-the-flag style project where you will exploit a web application with a vulnerable version of log4j.
A correct solution will output a ‘flag’ or ‘key’. There are 7 tasks to complete for 7 total flags. 6 required and 1 extra credit for a possible total of 102%. You will submit these flags in json format to Gradescope for grading in a file named project_log4shell.json.
There is a template in the /home/log4j/Desktop/log4shell folder of the VM: project_log4shell.json. Copy this file and fill out the appropriate values for the flags found. Submit this file to Gradescope for immediate feedback with the autograder. Your grade will be reflected here in Canvas after the assignment has closed.
I will share the vm link and username and password
attached the instructions

For this assignment you will exploit a real world vulnerability: Log4Shell.
This will be a capture-the-flag style project where you will exploit a web application with a vulnerable version of log4j.
A correct solution will output a ‘flag’ or ‘key’. There are 7 tasks to complete for 7 total flags. 6 required and 1 extra credit for a possible total of 102%. You will submit these flags in json format to Gradescope for grading in a file named project_log4shell.json.
There is a template in the /home/log4j/Desktop/log4shell folder of the VM: project_log4shell.json. Copy this file and fill out the appropriate values for the flags found. Submit this file to Gradescope for immediate feedback with the autograder. Your grade will be reflected here in Canvas after the assignment has closed.
Virtual Machine Access:
Download the VM from the provided link: CS6035-Fall-2024-RC2.ova.
Ensure you have VirtualBox 7.0.18 or higher installed.
The VM username and password is log4j andDan_Auerbach

please make sure you answer all questions in details. Every concept here based on cyber security. Also, make sure you put questions above the each answers. See attach file for questions . don’t use AI tool please.

For this assignment you will exploit a real world vulnerability: Log4Shell.
This will be a capture-the-flag style project where you will exploit a web application with a vulnerable version of log4j.
A correct solution will output a ‘flag’ or ‘key’. There are 7 tasks to complete for 7 total flags. 6 required and 1 extra credit for a possible total of 102%. You will submit these flags in json format to Gradescope for grading in a file named project_log4shell.json.
There is a template in the /home/log4j/Desktop/log4shell folder of the VM: project_log4shell.json. Copy this file and fill out the appropriate values for the flags found. Submit this file to Gradescope for immediate feedback with the autograder. Your grade will be reflected here in Canvas after the assignment has closed.
I will share the vm link and username and password
attached the instructions

For this assignment you will exploit a real world vulnerability: Log4Shell.
This will be a capture-the-flag style project where you will exploit a web application with a vulnerable version of log4j.
A correct solution will output a ‘flag’ or ‘key’. There are 7 tasks to complete for 7 total flags. 6 required and 1 extra credit for a possible total of 102%. You will submit these flags in json format to Gradescope for grading in a file named project_log4shell.json.
There is a template in the /home/log4j/Desktop/log4shell folder of the VM: project_log4shell.json. Copy this file and fill out the appropriate values for the flags found. Submit this file to Gradescope for immediate feedback with the autograder. Your grade will be reflected here in Canvas after the assignment has closed.
I will share the vm link and username and password
attached the instructions