Network security

programs. The administrator establishes the clearances individuals can be given. An example would be that Joe, John, Amber, and Shellie all work at company Blue Lady Tree Collectors. The company has hired an outside agency to manage the computer network as well as the files and programs. The outside agency was given the information of who needed access to what files and programs and setup access control lists for the four employees. Joe who is the owner has full rights to everything. John is a…

Another physical threat to supply chain security is related to facility maintenance and how it can be structurally vulnerable. These vulnerabilities can come in many forms but can be protected with a variety of access controls such as perimeter security (i.e. fencing, barriers, security guards, etc.), and monitoring equipment such as surveillance and alarm systems. It is imperative that preventive maintenance procedures are scheduled for these security devices to identify any environmental…

Previously I stated that “Overcomplicating Security is Your Greatest Weakness” [1] and now I would like to expand a little more on this issue. I will state that I have a lot of professional respect for many of my peers, but I know factually that many have been on the wrong security path for some time. Initially I tended to blame certification bodies for putting forth less than stellar explanations of “real world security”, then I began blaming those tasked with frameworks, guidelines and…

5. Physical Security Devices a) Employee Identification Badges / Smart Cards: The company should provide employees with picture identification badges with a smart chip and magnetic strip. The company will provide unique public-key infrastructure (PKI) certificates on the employee’s smart chip, which will allow user access to the company network. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) capable cards should not be used. While they are more convenient for access control than swipe cards, an…

Instructor Due Date Part 1 2 3 4 Total Maximum Points 25 points 25 points 25 points 25 points 100 points Your Score Textbook Reading Assignment Read Chapter(s) 14 , 19 , 20 , 21 in your Information Security textbook. Part 1 Glossary Terms - Risk Analysis Define, in detail, each of these glossary terms from the realm of computer architecture and operating systems and computer topics, in general. If applicable, use examples to support your definitions. Consult your…

1. Purpose After several security incidents Greiblock Credit Union (GCU) Board of Directors needs a sound policy to address the situation. The main objective of this document is to improve the security culture of the organization. The specifications of this policy will address dynamic vulnerability analysis, intrusion detection, and incident response. This document goes into detail about what is required for a proper incidence response. 2. Scope This policy is intended to support the…

and noticed there are 79,056 openings at the time of this writing. Headed over to Monster.com and typed in “cyber” and found a few hundred more, but far less than 209,000 let alone the wondrous 1,000,000 mentioned by Forbes. Having been in the security arena for over two decades now, I have seen how much it has grown, but never have I seen such a wonderful number: “1,000,000 Cybersecurity Experts blah blah blah.” Apologies for the “blah blah blah” portion, but the geek/nerd/pessimist/realist in…

CHALLENGE: Reigning in security management and reducing complexities at remote sites. SOLUTION: Palo Alto Networks PA-3020 and PA500’s, simplifies security at Data Center and advanced security policy deployment for the remote offices RESULTS: Simplify network security with powerful security controls, ease of use and powerful reporting. Visibility into the specific identity of each application helps enforce appropriate usage policies. Use of non-work related applications like P2P and…

Data at Risk When mobile security is weak, it can provide attackers with personal information, passwords, business and personal email, corporate documents, and access to company networks and applications. In the business setting, that concern becomes magnified. In fact, 87 percent of IT professionals say careless employees are a greater threat to security than cybercriminals. And, 92 percent say employee behaviors could have made a difference in preventing high-profile security…

Security risks involved in building a mobile application The mobile devices are able to handle all the tasks that were accessed by the personal computers, from texting, calling, video conferencing, browsing too many other activities. The increase in the number of mobile users has forced the companies and the business to make their mobile presence in the industry. Apart from the business details and information, the information about the customer or the partner is also shared in the app, so it…