discussion 3

Week 3 Discussion

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"Viruses and Antivirus Utilities"  Select one of the following and discuss in no less than three paragraphs, and have at least one response to another student of at least one paragraph:

• Go to the web, research new worms or viruses. Analyze the primary manner in which one particular virus or worm was successful. Summarize the one way in which the virus or worm avoided defense mechanisms. Suggest at least two 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.
• Any current topic or article related to penetration techniques.
• The instructor insight.