Assignment: Testing and Monitoring Security Controls

Assignment: Testing and Monitoring Security Controls.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Recognize security events and baseline anomalies that might indicate suspicious activity.
• Identify policy violations and security breaches and appropriately monitor threats and control activity across the network.

Assignment Requirements

Refer to the handout entitled “Testing and Monitoring Security Controls.” It contains information on security events or breaches and baseline anomalies.

After studying the handout, answer the following questions:

• Identify at least two types of security events and baseline anomalies that might indicate suspicious activity.
• Given a list of policy violations and security breaches, select three breaches, and consider the best options for controlling and monitoring each incident. Identify the methods to mitigate risk and minimize exposure to threats or vulnerabilities.

Self-Assessment Checklist

• I have identified at least two security events and baseline anomalies.
• I have indicated the best options for controlling and monitoring three of the policy violations and security breaches from the list.
• I have identified the methods to mitigate risk and to minimize exposure to threats or vulnerabilities.