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1. What is the main difference between a virus and a Trojan?

2. A virus or other malware can impact which of the three tenets of information systems security (confidentiality, integrity, or availability)? In what way?

3. Why is it recommended to an anti-virus signature file update before performing an anti-virus scan on your computer?

4. Why might your co-worker suggest encrypting an archive file before e-mailing it?

5. What kind of network traffic can you filter with the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security?

6. What are typical indicators that your computer system is compromised?

7. What elements are needed in a workstation domain policy regarding use of antivirus and malicious software prevention tools?

8. Research a virus you encountered in this lab to find a summary of the virus and how it affects the victim's machine.

9. Research Windows services. Using the screen captures you made in Part 2 of the lab, identify at least three additional services that could be disabled safely. Explain your choices.

10. Run a virus scan on your own computer using your existing antivirus program. Provide a summary of the findings and the actions you will take to address them; include screenshots as desired. If you do not currently have an antivirus program, research three programs available and compare their features.