Internet Security and Use
Assignment #2
Objective: Discuss the security of information that is accessed or sent over the Internet by choosing a topic, researching and writing about that topic.
Cyber Crime and Internet Security
Choose a topic related to Internet Security and Use:
1. Choose a famous hacker and research what attack they mounted and how.
2. Research how anti-virus software works.
3. How could wireless communications be made more secure?
4. Even the most secure encryption can be easily bypassed if you are required to turn over your key in a lawsuit or criminal investigation. Discuss legal issues in network security.
5. What would be some good modern day uses of steganography?
6. Secure passwords are often hard to remember. Discuss the trade-offs between security and convenience.
7. Cell Phone Security
8. What is intentional virus setting?
9. What is cyber-terrorisim?
10 . Any other topic you are interested in. (Please discuss with me first)
Choose one of the topics listed above (or talk to me about an alternate topic related to Internet Security).
- You will write a one to one and a half page essay about your chosen topic.
- Use standard essay format with an introdution paragraph and thesis, main body and concluding paragraph.
- Use no larger that 12pt font in a common font (Arial, Times New Roman, Garamond, Calibri). - - Spacing 1.5
You will have three classes to complete the assignment. Use the first class to browse the Internet about your topic and the following classes to structure your essay. If you don't think you will be able to complete the assignment after having used the time in class, please talk to me.
Due: Thursday, May 19,2011
Good Luck!
