Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

Describe the virus and how it propagated itself onto servers over the Web based on the actual information provided. Assess the Web-based risks that led to the attack.

Create a graphic rendering of how the virus was able to replicate onto remote servers using Visio or an equivalent such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.

Describe some of the common vulnerabilities to utility companies with a virus such as Stuxnet.

Discuss some secure coding efforts and practices under way to mitigate the vulnerabilities exposed by this particular episode.

Determine if Stuxnet or a similar virus could happen here, and how you would protect the utility infrastructure in light of a heavy reliance

on the Internet and Web-based applications which allow remote access.

Use at least four (4) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date.

The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

Include charts or diagrams created in Visio or Dia. The completed diagrams / charts must be imported into the Word document before

the paper is submitted.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Compare and contrast Web-based risks.

Describe the attributes and qualities of secure coding practices.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in securing Web-based applications.

Write clearly and concisely about Web application security topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.