Compare and Contrast Security Systems (Computer)

For your signature assignment, write a paper to compare and contrast two specific examples of operating system security for a Linux Operating System and a Windows Operating System. Your paper should address the following questions:

• What are the main features of Linux’s security model?
• What vulnerabilities exist with a Linux operating system?
• What value does Linux system hardening provide?
• Does Windows provide a greater level of security resources?
• What benefits are derived by utilizing Windows’ user and network security?

Support your paper with at least five (5) resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included. Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

Length: 10-12 pages (not including title and reference pages).