Computer security

Human Dimensional Impacts upon Information Security Infrastructure William Fisher University of Maryland University College CSEC610 Cyberspace and Cybersecurity Professor Hall Abstract Evaluating the vulnerabilities of an organization’s information security starts with the risk assessment. The process includes the method performed and current protocols to both measure the risk involved and address attacks. Typically, businesses will have a network tailored to their particular needs balancing…

C. Common Causes of Data Breach The four common causes of data breaches includes the absence of policy, unencrypted dives, lack of security defenses and insider negligence [22]. Insider negligence of private information is one of the top reasons for a data breach. This includes an employee accident that leads to a data breach, and the use of a third-party that is negligent. For example, in 2009 an unencrypted laptop was stolen from the car of an Oregon Health & Science University employee which…

practices that will aim to inform one how to properly account for one. A military CA card is a card that can provide identification of its owner. A CA card can gain access to military bases and buildings, and can allow a person to login to government computers. It is a soldier’s responsibility to keep accountability of his/ her CA card, as well as have one on his/ her person at all times. “CA card holders will maintain accountability of their CA cards at all times while affiliated with the DoD…

of remote computing is based on a company provided laptop and a vpn connection to the corporate data center. In certain cases, employee owned computers are being used to make a vpn connection to the corporate data center. In the course of normal business, remote users access non-public information and sensitive corporate data. There are two distinct security issues associated with the current method of remote computing. First, regulatory requirements require that non-public information at rest…

network, computers and mobile devices. Control and security are a concern from both inside and outside of the facilities and organizations. Each organization deployed a multi-level/tier approach was needed to protect the data. The Novell ZenWorks agents are used to manage the operating systems and software that is installed on the desktops/workstations; it allows the information technology group to customize the software for installation and patch management. Further, sub-dividing the…

health information among healthcare professionals. A2: Security Principle The guiding security principle that HBWC should use to meet Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) is an ISO 27002 security framework, accompanied…

Security Ecommerce site Phishing, “brand spoofing” or “carding”, is not a “pass-time” process but is a business-like on which organized crime groups extensively use and make a big deal of money. Phishing, being one of the most security challenges, is a hacking technique of malicious and fraudulent mass mailing, masquerade as emails from government agencies, business partners or even company executives using modern way such as social media, phone calls and any other communications to get access…

should be set to reduce cyber security risk and not to meet a goal that is set externally, such as compliance with regulatory or industry’s best practices, although once cyber security risks (in line with business needs) are established, external compliance considerations can be easily achieved by performing an audit and closing gaps, if any are identified. At times, various agencies play conflicting roles. Clearly wide gaps between the Department of Homeland Security, DoD, the intelligence…

Act 1998) • Freedom of Information Act 2000 • Other relevant legislation (e.g. Computer Misuse Act 1990) • Copyright considerations. • Ethical issues: • Examples of ethical issues (e.g. moral, whistle blowing, disability, use of information) • Codes of practice (e.g. email, internet, internal policies, intellectual property, content) • Other (e.g. reporting bad practice or breaches). • Operational Issues: • Security of information (e.g. backups) • Health and safety (e.g. processes, procedures,…

program that mainly infects Google Chrome and invades the computer without user permission. Where, it is a potentially unwanted program that is completely unnecessary for the computer user. This type of unwanted program is specifically created by cyber offenders to make illegal profit for the third party by doing some undesirable activities. Why is ‘Invite Friends’ Extension a harmful application? After getting installed on the computer successfully, the ‘Invite Friends’ Extension carry lot of…