Summary Wk 2 - Apply: Summative Assessment: Endpoint Security - Linux Labs and PaperUniversity of

Wk 2 - Apply: Summative Assessment: Endpoint Security - Linux Labs and PaperUniversity of Phoenix CYB/140 06:52:42 GMT -05:00Operating systems (OS) that are prevalent in the market are generally based on one of three different platforms: Windows, Linux, or MacOS. All three platforms are susceptible to cyber threats, viruses, worms, malware, and remote hacker intrusions. Windows is the most widely used OS, and therefore the most targeted by bad actors. However, in recent years, hackers have shifted some of their attention to MacOS and Linux based platforms. With Linux being used by organizations to run their server environments, its popularity and use have increased, catching the attention of hackers.There are many ways to harden the OS, regardless of which platform is being used. Keeping the OS updated and patched helps to minimize known security vulnerabilities. Installing and keeping a