University Computer Security System Investigation Analysis Report

This report presents a comprehensive computer security system investigation, focusing on a virtual machine (VM) image provided by Benny Vandergast Inc. for WidgetsInc. The project's aim is to evaluate the security of the system, identify vulnerabilities, and propose security enhancements. The investigation involves installing the VM image, cracking credentials using Kali Linux and tools like Hydra, and exploring the Ubuntu environment. The report details the procedure for installation of the VM, including the steps for opening the VM image file, loading Ubuntu, and cracking credentials. The security system investigation covers several key areas including the use of strong passwords, disk encryption, automatic security updates, user accounts, Open SSH security, hardening of compilers and development tools, and web server hardening. The analysis report includes the installation of Lynis, a security auditing tool, and the findings of the security inspection. The report concludes with a proposal on how to secure the system, addressing the identified security issues. The report emphasizes the importance of constant monitoring, software updates, and secure configurations to protect against external threats.