Write a research paper on the vulnerability and security of operating system and its impacts on commercial eCommerce industry. Research work will be based on the Global Information Assurance Certifica

Outline for OS Cyber Security Improvement Plan

Objective

This assignment requires the student to write an outline for your final paper which is an OS cyber-security improvement plan.

Instructions for assignment

1. Read the “Global Information Assurance Certification Paper” document to understand the OS Vulnerabilities, Security of Operating Systems, Model of Security, Requirements of Secure Operation Systems, and how to meet and satisfy the Requirements of Secure Operation Systems. In summary, you are a cyber security expert hired by your company to improve the OS CyberSecurity plan according to the Orange Book. The Orange Book defines fundamental security requirements for computer systems and specifies a series of criteria for various levels of security ratings of a computer system based on its system design and security feature.

2. Write an outline that will be used to build your OS cyber-security improvement plan, and have these required parts in your outline:

   1. Include an introduction

   2. Provide an overview of the Security of Operating Systems and Model of Security including major strengths and weaknesses in the operating systems

   3. Identify the OS threats and vulnerabilities facing the assets of your IT System and recommend potential security measures that could have prevented those incidents

   4. Understand applicable regulations and include provisions for achieving compliance with the Orange Book within the plan

   5. Based on knowledge of recommended security best practices and standards, document and communicate the desired future state for security of the OS.

   6. Document at least 5 security improvements you would recommend for your company to implement in their IT System.

   7. Include a conclusion