Cyber security standards

information in the sense of security, it is a great help for readers who are in different fields other than information security. Bruce Schneier has very intimate knowledge about the topic of security. After reading the book we can find the vast information in different ways. The psychology of security is the chapter that is beautiful and meaningful and provides experimental information to the reader, Bruce relates the human mindset and human psychology with security as he tries to represent the…

accessible at the click of a mouse. However, there is a dark side of our current information system. Computer security and Privacy is a serious issue that was ushered in with the inception of the digital economy, failure to address any of its problems will lead to serious identity theft, internet and cyber fraud, and security breaches both at personal and national levels. Importance of Computer Security and Privacy: Ensuring the protection of our important data like credit card numbers, account…

Administrator, Network Analyst, Network Manager, Network Engineer, and Network Solutions Architect (tom’sIT PRO, 2014). If you want to further your career after working in one of these mentioned fields, you can specialize in these types of careers; Network Security Specialist, Cloud Networking Architect, Networking Research and Development Specialist, Wireless Networking QA Engineer, Wireless Infrastructure and Mobility Specialist, Mobility Solutions Architect, VoIP Engineer, Telecom Project…

So, what are the main security threats affecting SMEs and what defences could be put in place to eliminate or minimise these threats? First we need to ask if there is a problem regarding security against SMEs and if so how large is this problem? Looking at the BIS ISBS 2015 we can clearly see a worrying increase in breaches when compared to the slight decrease that was reported in the surveys report of 2014. 74% of small businesses reported a breach in 2015 up from 60% a year ago. (BIS, 2015) Of…

Mobile users comprises up a larger portion than desktop users despite generally being seen as less secure platform their desktop counterparts. For this growing group of users, mobile application security is a big concern. It was found that 82% of consumers would change applications if an alternative app was more secure (Arxan Technologies 2016). This is particularly important as there are major vulnerabilities in popular applications that could potentially shift large user bases. In 2014 it was…

vulnerabilities, the policy and procedure will prevent employees from causing fatal errors that will compromise the network. Such policy will warn the employees from opening an email attachment originating from an unknown source. • Increase physical security knowing that it reduces the number of accidental or deliberate loss or damage to organizational assets and surrounding environment. The Western Interconnection power grid…

for various governments to conduct any the following operations: Cyber espionage: Cyber espionage through social media (facts, statistics, and technologies) is essentially based on data mining through the linked networks of contacts. The use of social media can be useful for cyber espionage and cyber intelligence in the preparation stage for…

believe I will go far in this career field but I know I should have more options. The other field I will research is the Information Technology field of study. My three possible career choices are Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, Information Security Analyst, and Computer Support Specialists. I included a matrix that has six criteria that I find important when choosing a job. The criteria researched are salary, education requirements, benefits, job outlook, and growth. Before…

Security Works, Inc. has just been awarded a high priority, high visibility contract/project that will require us to develop and maintain a proper DoD security policy that is required to meet DoD standards for delivery of the technology services. Upon winning this high demand contract with the DoD, Security Works, Inc. is now obligated to meet all government standards that the U.S. Air Force Cyber Security Center or AFCSC enforces. Other guidelines within this contract that have to be followed…

Retail sector is using IoT sensors for proximity advertising, security alarms, automated checkout etc. Banking industry is using it for smart payments. Manufacturing division is using it for efficiency monitoring, supply chain optimization, video monitoring, connecting warehouses with RFID. Health sector is using it…