Information asymmetry

In its fiscal year 2016 assessment report, ICS-CERT listed the most prevalent critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and potential risk that may result from exploitation of these weaknesses. 1. Boundary protection: Weaker boundaries between industrial control systems and enterprise networks makes it difficult to detect unauthorized activity in critical systems. 2. Least functionality: It is important for organizations to minimize and close unused services, ports, protocols, applications and…

Thesis: The transportation system is composed of independent subsystems that depend on each other to help identify vulnerabilities. Each system is evaluated individually and then collectively to identify vulnerable areas. Interoperability is disabled among modes of transportation when independent systems operate on private hardware and software platforms. Electronic communication and internet exposes interoperability to viruses and malicious acts by hackers and insider threats. Each mode of…

Case Study #2: Disaster Recovery / IT Service Continuity Name Institution Affiliation Case Study #2: Disaster Recovery / IT Service Continuity Overview. Disaster recovery also known as business contingency plan is the ability for a business to be able to deal with any occurring disaster (Snedaker, 2013). We need to know that incase of disasters such data breach it is normally impossible for the business processes to run smoothly. In that case, disaster recovery plan incorporates all the…

risk management, as well as risk management throughout the life cycle of the information system such as acquisition, supply chains, and maintenance, etc. It is not the old way of checklist mentality, only fulfilling requirements. It is much more complex. For example, we are supposed to have a continuous monitoring plan and continuous monitoring the effectiveness of the security measures/controls applied on the information system (every year or six months) even beyond the ATO. RMF also has its…

A “computer genus” is able to access the college’s computer files at any time they please without authorization. The individual can access their own transcript, medical records, recommendations, and so on. Although the “computer genius” would have been granted access to these records, the person does not ask and does so any way. The question is whether or not this individual could be charged with “stealing.” In my opinion, I do not think that this individual can be accused of stealing. To…

Attacks Affecting Hospital Information Systems Technology has made many facets of everyday life considerably easier in many ways. With that convenience, comes opportunity for many criminals. Almost every electronic device is susceptible to compromise, however hospitals represent a valuable resource to criminals due to the sensitive nature of the information contained within them. This report will evaluate the types of malware attacks that directly affect hospital information systems, potential…

Thesis: Security is a big concern as hackers have reasons to obtain personal data for monetary gain. Network security risks are increasing and becoming more complex, resulting in many obstructions for information systems specialists. Security threats appear to accompany every new technology invented. I. Security Policy Guidelines Policies are considered highest level of documentation, from which the other major standards, procedures, and guidelines run. Security policy changes over time,…

re-building, Internet systems administration and specialized written work. Related protection scope covers an assortment of general things that incorporate individual damage obligation, criticism, defamation, misfortune or harm to PC gear, media and information insurance of client finances that are taken out electronically however without approval and duplicate ceremony encroachment and motto encroachment - both of which start from electronic correspondence of data or illegal site get…

by an individual to process information about them based on their enlightened understanding of what we have planned. To include identifiable information about the patient in an e-mail message or on a website in the absence of a patient's express consent would constitute a breach of confidentiality. Obtaining consent should involve sensitizing the patient to any risk to his or her privacy and the provisions in place to protect him / her. Identifiable patient information could therefore be…

Technology: Not So Bad After All Many educators and parents have complained over the fact that their students and children have very short attention spans and technology is to be blamed. They claim that in the classroom, students’ phones can be continuous distractions that impede effective learning (Barnes, Raymond, and Sharmila 2-3). At home, parents lament over the fact that their children are constantly watching tv or using their phones while simultaneously completing their schoolwork…