International security

NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1 Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems A Security Life Cycle Approach JOINT TASK FORCE TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE INFORMATION SECURITY Computer Security Division Information Technology Laboratory National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930 February 2010 U.S. Department of Commerce Gary Locke, Secretary National Institute of Standards and Technology Patrick…

Is an Online Homeland Security Degree Worth It? An online homeland security degree is mostly valuable when it is added onto previous education and combined with relevant work experience. Keep reading to learn how to make an online homeland security degree worth your time, money and energy. Homeland Security Positions The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is always on the lookout for talented and dedicated professionals. DHS has four main job experience levels: graduates, experienced…

The Paradox of Security The notion and terminology of security permeates our daily existence. One encounters it on a daily basis, qualifying almost every aspect of politics, international relations, human society, and personal experience. Indeed, society has arrived at a state, both locally and globally, where security needs to be addressed both habitually and emphatically. However, this “age of security” has become tantamount to saying “age of anxiety,” as the need to feel secure demands…

stay private. Privacy is something that is very important and something that everyone has in common, but in the past few years that privacy barrier has been broken multiple times and the freedom of keeping secrets has been taken away. The National Security Agency (NSA) is an agency that hopes to protect the U.S. secrets, and outwit their opponents in data superhighway, while at the same time protect the privacy rights of the American people (“What We Do”). The NSA is supposed to help the…

Information Security in Game Development As can be seen by tuning into any modern news media outlet, information security is an international concern. Unfortunately, one area that is often left out of the security conversation is the video game industry. The general consumer base rarely hears about security standards when it comes to game development, and it is hit or miss from one game to the next as to whether there is security in place to protect the machine and network it is being played on.…

number of security-sensitive businesses; expansion of new security functions, such as protection of proprietary information; increasing mechanization of sensitive information subject to unique vulnerabilities; improved reporting of crime and consequent wider awareness; and the need in many countries for security against violent demonstrations, bombings, and hijackings. There are many types of security systems, plus scrutinized, unmonitored, electric current and wireless alarm security systems.…

provide benefits in the cities hosting from increased tourism, international promotion, and economic increase. During the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, an economic boost of $12.5 billion (USD), 26 billion in television audience, and 18 million visited the fan zones and 5 million international tourists. Even though mega events produce numerous benefits, there is a major risk in hosting a mega event. Since 9/11 there is a need for higher security presence which cost the 2004 Athens Summer…

of terrorist acts remains the same, the rapid evolution of technique has provided to those that use terror as a method to attain their goals, new weapons with a potential that is not fully quantified. The database, the measures of protection and security, the equipments meant to reassure our safety are exposed to those new types of weapons, the traditional methods of fight becoming impractical. The cyber-crimes are a supplement for cyber-terrorism in what concerns the methods used although the…

What are the Academic and policy value of learning physical security studies in Kenya? Abstract Physical security is the protection of personnel, hardware, programs, networks, and data from physical circumstances and events that could cause serious losses or damage to an enterprise, agency, or institution. This includes protection from fire, natural disasters, burglary, theft, vandalism, and terrorism. Physical security is often overlooked (and its importance underestimated) in favor of more…

Renovation Case Study, n.d.). The director of ITS/CSO has a great challenge, having been in charge of cyber security for two years and has not established the best cyber security measures. Investors demand to see the Annual Report to Investors every year and details of any risk that can impact the company’s financial economy changes is disclosed in the report. In this specific year, the cyber security concerns were scripted in the report (Red Clay Renovation Case Study, n.d.). Concerns include…