Infrastructure security

in law holder wrote an article and presented some history facts by first stating, “[a]viation has always stood at a crossroads, where air transport has been used as a means to take life, save life, and balance sovereign demands for control with security and trade” (49). In time of war, Fox examines the “flying fortress,” the aircraft that was used to “deliver destruction on a scale never previously witnessed” in Hiroshima and Nagasaki (50). In time of peace, Fox examines the use of airplanes by…

company would receive. For example, while it does cost resources (Time, manpower, etc…) to review information before it’s sent out and when it comes from other members, this practice allows risks to be identified and mitigated before they become a security incident. Also, the expertise that the company can draw on will reduce the time to mitigate risks by providing best practice/procedures for…

requires general capabilities in a global surveillance and strike (GSS) network, naval ships and air investments and ensuring cyber technology outpaces adversaries. These capabilities are needed based on the current strategic direction and global security environment. Satellites and cyber technology will be part of the design of the system. The U.S. military will be able to strike quickly and remain engaged for increased periods while additional forces move to the area of concern using the GSS…

Most critics of surveillance argue about how it is an abuse of power, a violation of people 's privacy, and most importantly, unconstitutional, while proponents of surveillance claim the benefit of surveillance is a reduction in the probability of high-cost events such as terrorism. Government surveillance programs, when conducted in controlled situations and closely audited by independent organizations, do not directly harm innocent civilians, especially when they benefit the safety of the…

There are cameras in every phone and on every street corner, microphones in all 'smart' devices and a seemingly infectious apathy towards these windows in to our private lives. Post 9/11 saw the world, primarily the United States, crack down on its security by instituting legislation like the Patriot Act, which was a law basically stripping away the basic rights granted to an American citizen if the government deemed you a threat. Now that the innate fear of terrorism has fallen since then, a…

As I was watching James Bond Series, I realized, do I know anything about the bonds? And then I admitted to myself that I do…technically yes!!! Bond: Bond is investing in an entity/asset for a fixed period of time and obtaining additional income through it, like interest. They are one of the perfect ways to increase time value of money. Time Value of Money: As and when the cost/ market value of a product increases the value of money decreases. But through investing money in the investment…

Railway undertakings and infrastructure managers need to ensure control of the rail system which is responsible, mainly by setting arrangements in their projects in order to:  meet the safety requirements applicable to the railway system in its set,  identify specific risks related to their business,  identify and manage potential future and local risks. Good management of such projects should consist of consistent arrangements, adoption of ad hoc policies, structured implementation…

Demonetization As demonetization took place, usage of digital payment methods like e-wallets, e-banking, debit and credit cards have increased and will go on to make a systematic cashless infrastructure; as demonetization came as a shock to Indians. Such a step was taken for taking notice of illegal activities, tax evasion, etc, due to which people were depositing currency notes in bank accounts showing unaccounted income, all of which was subject to higher tax and penalties. 1 Demonetization…

Industry Example DoD industry partners follow stringent change control processes for configuration management minimizing risk to the government. CISCO, an important industry partner not only implements a CM program for themselves they share their processes and methods as another business offering. Assess and Evaluate the RFC The potential impact to services and service assets and configurations needs to be fully considered prior to the change. Generic questions (such as the "seven Rs")…

Vulnerability of IT Infrastructures: Internal and External Threats Sylvester Ngoma Ph.D. Candidate Information Technology Educator March 04, 2012 Vulnerability of IT Infrastructures 1 Introduction The pervasive and complex nature of security threats to Information Technology (IT) continues to be a major concern for modern organizations and businesses. IT infrastructures, which have become the cornerstone of organizational management, are highly vulnerable to potential attacks and sabotage. IT…