YOU HAVE REQIRED TO VISIT AN ORGANISATION WHICH USES LAN COMPUTER NETWORK. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING BASED ON THE ORGANISATION:

Question

I) DESCRIBE THE BUSINESS CONDUCTED BY THE ORGANISATION.
II) IDENTIFY EXAMPLES OF INDIVIDUALS OR GROUP THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS:
- USERS
- OPERATOR
- ADMINSTRATOR

III) EXPLAIN THE LEVEL OF ACCESS FOR THE ABOVE CATEGORIES.
IV) INTERVIEW DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF PEOPLE AND IDENTIFY THE TYPES OF VIRUSES THAT AFFECT THE ORGANISATION'S COMPUTER NETWORK.
V) RESEARCH AND REPORT ON THE VIRIOUS WAYS USED BY THE ORGANISATION TO PREVENT ; DETECT AND ERADICATE VIRUSES.

Answer 1

I) The organization I visited is a software development company that specializes in creating custom applications for businesses in various industries.

II) Examples of individuals or groups classified as:
- Users: The software developers, project managers, and other staff members who use the LAN network to access and work on projects.
- Operators: The IT support team who are responsible for maintaining and monitoring the LAN network.
- Administrators: The network administrators who have full control over the LAN network and are responsible for setting up user permissions, managing security protocols, and troubleshooting any network issues.

III) The level of access for the above categories is as follows:
- Users: Have access to specific folders and files relevant to their projects.
- Operators: Have access to all areas of the LAN network to monitor and maintain network performance.
- Administrators: Have full access and control over the LAN network, including setting up user permissions, managing security protocols, and troubleshooting network issues.

IV) During interviews with different categories of people in the organization, it was identified that the types of viruses that affect the organization's computer network include malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks.

V) The organization uses various ways to prevent, detect, and eradicate viruses, including:
- Installing antivirus software on all devices connected to the LAN network.
- Conducting regular security audits and updates to ensure all systems are protected.
- Providing staff members with training on how to recognize and avoid potential security threats.
- Implementing strict access control measures to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the network.
- Utilizing firewalls and other security measures to monitor and block potential threats.