Complete the hardening and auditing tasks using a personal computer with the default installation of Windows 7 or Windows 10. Provide screenshots of all screens and queries made.

Ensure that you are logged in as an administrator. Using a computer that has Windows 7 or Windows 10 installed:

Review the antivirus program. Ensure that it is up to date, is configured for automatic updates, and is scheduled to run quick scans regularly. Note when the last full system scan was run and any issues you observe with the software.

Configure audit logging to identify all failed password attempts into the system.

After at least 24 hours, check the Windows workstation for security events. Be sure to review the audit log in Windows Event Viewer.

Explain how you ensured the antivirus program is up to date, scheduled to run regular quick scans, and when the last full system scan was run. Describe anything significant you observed.

Explain how you configured audit logging to record all failed password attempts into the system.

Describe all the potentially problematic security events that occurred in the 24-hour period after checking the antivirus software and configuring audit logging.

Explain what was done (or should be done) to correct any problems encountered.

Explain the purposes of system hardening and auditing in terms of the companys goal of maintaining information systems security. Also describe an additional area of concern or an emerging trend related to information systems security that you think warrants the companys attention in the immediate future.

Briefly explain how your work on this project relates to your responsibility to help the company achieve its IT security goals.