...SECURED AUTHENTICATION: 3D PASSWORD INTRODUCTION: Users nowadays are provided with major password stereotypes such as textual passwords, biometric scanning, tokens or cards (such as an ATM) etc. Current authentication systems suffer from many weaknesses. Textual passwords are commonly used; however, users do not follow their requirements. Users tend to choose meaningful words from dictionary or their pet names, girlfriends etc. Ten years back Klein performed such tests and he could crack 10-15 passwords per day. On the other hand, if a password is hard to guess, then it is often hard to remember. Users have difficulty remembering a password that is long and random appearing. So, they create short, simple, and insecure passwords that are susceptible to attack. Which make textual passwords easy to break and vulnerable to dictionary or brute force attacks. Graphical passwords schemes have been proposed. The strength of graphical passwords comes from the fact that users can recall and recognize pictures more than words. Most graphical passwords are vulnerable for shoulder surfing attacks, where an attacker can observe or record the legitimate user’s graphical password by camera. Token based systems such as ATMs are widely applied in banking systems and in laboratories entrances as a mean of authentication. However, Smart cards or tokens are vulnerable to loss or theft. Moreover, the user has to carry the token whenever access required. Biometric scanning...
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...driven; 9) A book that can be moved from one place to another; 10) Any graphical password scheme; 11) Any real life object; 12) Any upcoming authentication scheme. The action towards an object (assume a fingerprint recognition device) that exists in location (x1, y1,z1) is different from the actions towards a similar object (another fingerprint recognition device) that exists in location (x2 , y2 , z2 ), where x1 = x2 , y1 = y2 , and z1 = z2 . Therefore, to...
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...Title: ThreeDimensional Password for More Secure Authentication Goal The goal is to design a multi factor authentication scheme that combines the the various authentication scheme into a single 3D virtual environment which results in a larger password space. The design of 3D virtual environment, the selection of object inside the environment, and the object type reflect the resulted password space. User have freedom to select whether the 3D password will be solely recall, recognition, or token based, or combination of two schemes or more. Brief Description of the System The proposed system is a multi factor authentication scheme. It can combine all existing authentication schemes into a single 3D virtual environment. This 3D virtual environment contains several objects or items with which the user can interact. The user is presented with this 3D virtual environment where the user navigates and interacts with various objects. The sequence of actions and interactions toward the objects inside the 3D environment constructs the user’s 3D password. The 3D password can combine most existing authentication schemes such as textual passwords, graphical passwords, and various types of biometrics into a 3D virtual environment. The choice of what authentication schemes will be part of the user's 3D password reflects the user's preferences and requirements. A user who prefers to remember and recall a password might choose textual and graphical password as part ...
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...Learn-How-To-Hack.net. All Rights Reserved. 2 Table of Contents A. Introduction..............................................................................................5 1. How can I use this eBook? 2. What is a hacker 3. Hacker Hierarchy 4. What does it take to become a hacker? 5. Disclaimer B. Programming............................................................................................9 1. Do I really need it? 2. Where should I start? 3. Best way to learn C. Linux.......................................................................................................12 1. What is it? 2. Choosing a distribution 3. Running Linux 4. Learning Linux D. Passwords...............................................................................................33 1. Password Cracking 2. Phishing 3. Countermeasures 4....
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...EC-Council Press | The Experts: EC-Council EC-Council’s mission is to address the need for well educated and certified information security and e-business practitioners. EC-Council is a global, member based organization comprised of hundreds of industry and subject matter experts all working together to set the standards and raise the bar in Information Security certification and education. EC-Council certifications are viewed as the essential certifications needed where standard configuration and security policy courses fall short. Providing a true, hands-on, tactical approach to security, individuals armed with the knowledge disseminated by EC-Council programs are securing networks around the world and beating the hackers at their own game. The Solution: EC-Council Press The EC-Council | Press marks an innovation in academic text books and courses of study in information security, computer forensics, disaster recovery, and end-user security. By repurposing the essential content of EC-Council’s world class professional certification programs to fit academic programs, the EC-Council | Press was formed. With 8 Full Series, comprised of 27 different books, the EC-Council | Press is set to revolutionize global information security programs and ultimately create a new breed of practitioners capable of combating this growing epidemic of cybercrime and the rising threat of cyber war. This Certification: C|EH – Certified Ethical Hacker Certified Ethical Hacker is a certification...
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...Copyright 2008 Learn-How-To-Hack.net. All Rights Reserved. 2 Table of Contents A. Introduction..............................................................................................5 1. How can I use this eBook? 2. What is a hacker 3. Hacker Hierarchy 4. What does it take to become a hacker? 5. Disclaimer B. Programming............................................................................................9 1. Do I really need it? 2. Where should I start? 3. Best way to learn C. Linux.......................................................................................................12 1. What is it? 2. Choosing a distribution 3. Running Linux 4. Learning Linux D. Passwords...............................................................................................33 1. Password Cracking 2. Phishing 3. Countermeasures 4. More Programs E. Network...
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...New System Proposal What is 3D printing? Three-dimensional printing uses a power-binder technology to print physical models using a water based binders that sprayed though ink jet cartridges, constructing models from plaster or starch powders. During the construction of the models, the models are cover with the powder, and when it has cured, the models are removed and de-powered and ready to use. Post processing involves other medium to enhance characteristics and functionality. Epoxy resin provides strength; penetration takes about 4 minutes, cure time it takes about 4 hours. CA resin, hard surface coating, penetration takes 1 minute, cure time takes about 3 minutes. Elastomer provides flexibility to the parts and cure time takes about 24 hours. Wax, provides minimal strength with 100% penetration, cure time is about 15 minutes. Painting provides realistic finishing and it can be applied to raw models or after resin infiltration. Advantages of 3D printing Speed- 3D printing reduces time to create a part from a day to a few hours. Cost- materials are cheaper so allows customers to make more parts for less money. Versatility- ability to infiltrate parts with a variety of material expanding the range of applications. Colour- 3D printers can create parts from a 24-bit palette of colors, giving it a multiple color prototype. Materials- offer a range of applications. Starch models are combustible at traditional investment casting temperatures. Plaster models maintain...
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...Valdosta State University 2011 Information Technology Security Three Year Strategy Plan to Increase Information Security Managerial Applications of Information Technology MAR11 Sec S Professor Andrew Nash Over the next three years, we need to realize with any information security system, risk is almost inevitable. The internet is extremely convenient and puts information at the tip of users with speed. However, we must be aware of the risks associated with this luxury. If not monitored properly, information can be tampered with, lost or stolen and corrupt the computer systems. If information is recorded electronically, it is more susceptible to these risks than paperwork locked away in storage. The internet makes it so easy to steal information even if the person is in another country. Therefore, these intruders avoid the greater risk and cost of stealing information because they don’t have to break into anyone’s home or even make a photocopy. Instead they create their own files and create programs that mask evidence of their actions. Every day we hear of various security breaches that happen. No one is exempt and some high profile cases include banks, business, schools, and even government data. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Valdosta State University has gone through a series of events through the last two years. It has proven to be a University of both cultural and computer system diversity. Since the guise of educational freedom is important, there are many technologies available...
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...user) have total control. 2) Workstation Domain: Is where most users connect to the IT infrastructure. 3) LAN Domain: Is a group of computers connected together or to a common medium. The User domain is what defines the people who have access to the company’s information system. This is where all the information about the user/s is stored. This domain will also enforce an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). The AUP is what defines the access a user has to company data and what they are allowed to do with it. This is the most vulnerable link in a company’s infrastructure. The Workstation domain is where the user’s information is verified, this is also where the account for the user will be setup. SO this is where a user gets their username, password, and permissions to access applications, and data. No external/removable media will be allowed on the network. There will be antivirus software installed and regular updates will be run. This is also where you would create an ACL or Access Control List. This list defines what access a user has on the network. The LAN domain contains all data closets and physical as well as logical elements of the LAN. This domain should have strong security, being as this is the door way to the WAN, makes private information easily accessible to the outside world. User’s that have access to this should be properly screen by IT personnel. An access code should be given to each user that has...
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...configured on the iOS device so you can then connect to the Lotus Notes Traveler server and start syncing your data. Follow the setup instructions below for your particular device. If you wish, you may have more than one device configured to use your Greenhouse account. Steps for Android 1. From the device, use the default web browser to browse to the Greenhouse Lotus Notes Traveler User Home Page (https://traveler.lotus.com/). 2. When prompted, enter your Greenhouse User name and password(the same id and password you use when logging on to Greenhouse via the web). 3. Press Configure your Android. This should automatically start the file transfer of the installation file 4. When the installation is complete, select Open to start the configuration wizard. 5. Verify that the server name (traveler.lotus.com) is present in the server name field. 6. Verify that your Greenhouse User ID (the same id you use when logging on to Greenhouse via the web) is present in the User ID field. 7. Enter your Greenhouse password 8. Select the application you want to sync, and whether you would like to store the data using internal device storage or the...
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...Assignment # 2 1. Why is information security a management problem? What can management do that technology cannot? Both general management and IT management are responsible for implementing information security to protect the ability of the organization to function. Decision-makers in organizations must set policy and operate their organization in a manner that complies with the complex, shifting political legislation on the use of technology. Management is responsible for informed policy choices and the enforcement of decisions that affect applications and the IT infrastructures that support them. Management can also implement an effective information security program to protect the integrity and value of the organization’s data. 2. Why is data the most important asset an organization possesses? What other assets in the organization require protection? Data is important in the organization because without it an organization will lose its record of transactions and/or its ability to deliver value to its customers. Since any business, educational institution, or government agency that functions within the modern social context of connected and responsive service relies on information systems to support these services, protecting data in motion and data at rest are both critical. Other assets that require protection include the ability of the organization to function, the safe operation of applications, and technology assets. 3. Which management groups are responsible for...
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...Unit 6 Lab 6.2 1. What are the available Password Policy options that could be enforced to improve security in a Group Policy? * Enforce password history: * Maximum password age * Minimum password age * Minimum password length * Passwords should always meet complexity requirements 2. How could you se security permissions and user access rights on a home computer using Windows XP Professional or similar that is not a member of the domain? Security permissions and user access can still be managed locally on the computer with local groups and applying the proper permissions to local users on the computer. Local group policies can also be managed. 3. Why is the use of different password policy options available and why is it important to implement complexity and length requirements? There are different policy options to have different options for companies to use, if it were all the same then hackers would know exactly what to look for, in this case it can be vary. It is important implement complexity and length requirements to secure and assure the company that proper passwords are being used to prevent easy hacking access for hackers. 4. Microsoft defines user rights in two types of categories: Logon rights and privileges. Explain the difference of the two from an access control perspective. Log on rights manage and control who can log in to a specific computer. Privileges determine what the user can access one they log in, they go hand and hand. ...
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...Kent O’Brien NT2580 U4:A1 Remote Access refers to the ability to access UMW network resources while off campus. Security measures for remote access should be implemented based on sensitivity and risk to University systems and data. A VPN connection is off-site remote access of sensitive IT systems to ensure exchanges of information are encrypted. With that being said I’m going to talk about a networked VPN infrastructure and what I would have in it. If I was doing a school I would have the VPN accessible to all Faculty and Staff members by default and is authenticated against the ALL_Faculty_Staff Security group in Active Directory. Students do not have VPN privileges. A Contractor, Temporary, or Volunteer worker requiring VPN access, must fill out a compulsory form in Human Resources prior to be granted access. They will require a UMW sponsor who must submit the request to the ISO for final approval. Once approved, they will be entered into Banner whereby an account will then be created in Banner and AD. They can get instructions on how to install the required Cisco software client. Users using non-university owned equipment must follow IT Malicious Code Protection Standard. Records logging remote connections must be maintained and reviewed according to the University Monitoring and Logging Procedure. VPN authentication is required in addition to network authentication to remotely access backend servers and is limited to local accounts provisioned by the Server Administrator...
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...Project Security Plan This plan was developed by David Hanuschak, Managing Director of On-point Technologies, in cooperation with other key members of the On-point Technologies staff. About On-point Technologies We are a three man great solution for your networking needs. On-point technologies are top rated with the Better Business Bureau for customer satisfaction. Objectives This security plan is our first. We will take a broad view of the security risks facing the firm and take prompt action to reduce our exposure. Everyone remembers the virus attack we had earlier this year, and we hope to avoid another disaster like that! However, I hope that by taking a wider view, we may be able to plan for threats we don’t know about yet. I realize that we are limited in time, people, and (of course) cash. Our main priority is to continue to grow a successful business. We cannot hope for Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)-like security, and it wouldn’t be good for our culture to turn On-point into Fort Knox. The project team has weighed these constraints carefully in deciding what to do and has tried to strike a balance between practicality, cost, comfort, and security measures. We are all convinced, however, that doing nothing is not an option. I am taking responsibility for leading this review and ensuring that all the action items are carried out. I am concerned about the risks we face, although having reviewed the plan, I am sure we can address them properly. This...
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...have access to the data they need to do their job. I would start by setting up a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS), a VPN, Firewall, Local Biometrics, RSA – F.O.B. by using a security key carried by the employee or set it up on the local server. I would start in the Main office that is located in Phoenix, AZ by install a RADUIS, this is a client/server protocol that runs in the application layer and will connect all the employee and visitor to the server. In the main office, we need to set up a database with all username and passwords for the employees’. At all the satellite facilities, we need to set up the proper VPN, Firewall protection as well as setting up some type of biometric logon system or a random number generator where a user will be given a security key and they will need to input that when they log on to the system. We need to set up the password system to reset every 3 months and set up a password remembrance. For the mobile devices that the sales department will need, I would suggest to encrypt the local hard drives if stolen and set up biometric thumb scanner as well as a security key require to log on to their...
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