Security Assessment Report: Operating Systems Vulnerabilities Analysis

This report presents a cybersecurity assessment of a company's IT infrastructure, focusing on vulnerabilities in Windows and Linux operating systems. The assessment was prompted by recent incidents, including database server crashes and unauthorized configuration changes. The report details technical findings from vulnerability scans using MBSA and OpenVAS, identifying high, medium, and low severity risks. The most serious risks include administrative vulnerabilities and weak passwords. The report outlines the impact of these vulnerabilities on business operations and employees, emphasizing the need for a strong organizational management plan, new workplace policies, and proactive responses to security threats. Recommendations include implementing a risk management plan, enforcing security measures, and continuously monitoring and maintaining security protocols to mitigate identified risks and ensure data protection.

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STEP 6:
DEVELOP THE
PRESENTATION

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OVERVIEW
 In last two months, the lead cybersecurity engineer
has encountered crashing of three corporate database
servers.
 Identified some anomalies in certain server and router
system’s configuration.
 It is suspected that someone is regularly accessing the
company’s user account and
performing configuration modifications illegally.
Thus, security assessment report was provided.

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REASON FOR SECURITY REVIEW
 The lead cybersecurity engineer has observed several
anomalies and incidents, which are directing towards
security breaches.
 However, it is still not determined whether the
incidents are taken place by a single or multiple
sources.
 As per the lead cybersecurity engineer’s expertise
immediate assessing and approrpriate actions are
essential.

WORKSPACE
EXERCISE
REPORT
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TECHNICAL FINDINGS
 The organization comprises of Windows and Linux operating systems.
 Thus, the vulnerability assessment tools used includes Microsoft
Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) and OpenVAS, respectively.
 All the computers are scanned using these tools, to determine the
vulnerabilities.
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RESULTS
 The results show high, medium and low rated severity vulnerabilities.
 The problem identified by the MBSA tool can be resolve the
vulnerabilities by ensuring Microsoft updates for the computers.
 The problem identified by the OpenVAS for the Linux machines can be
resolved by improving administrative procedure and implement strong
passwords.
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M O S T S E R I O U S R I S K S
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SERIOUS RISKS
 In MSBA and Open Vas, administrative risk is the most serious risk that
is encountered from the results.
 The other risk includes weak password on Windows accounts.
 These are common risks which can be mitigated easily with the
implementation of risk analysis and risk management.
 However, it is required to implement certain policies and procedures to
discard the risks.
 Implementing security rules can be helpful.
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H O W W O R K S PA C E
E X E RC I S E R E S U LT S
AF F E C T B U S I N E S S
O P E RAT I O N S ?
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IMPACT ON BUSINESS
OPERATIONS
• The business process will be
changed.
• It will improve the security in all the
stages.
• It will avoid the attackers to harm the
company’s data.
• Allows smooth functioning.
IMPACT ON
EMPLOYEES
• The employees’ data will be
protected and avoid them to fall into
serious conditions.
• Allows taking precautionary
measures or instructions to have a
strong password.

R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S
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