...Lincoln Hospital Case Study Introduction This case describes a crisis situation that unfolds at the Lincoln Hospital, a 400-bed for-profit facility. At the root of the crisis is a dysfunctional relationship between the newly elected chief of surgery, Don, and the Operating Room (OR) director of 13-years, Mary. As a result of their discord, multiple exacerbated issues are occurring throughout the hospital. These issues are impacting the ability of the hospital to successfully perform the planned surgeries without incurring significant issues. The hospital has lost forty percent of the experienced OR nursing staff during the previous eight months, lessor experienced OR nurses are inefficiently replacing the more experienced nurses, physicians are threatening to conduct their surgeries in different hospitals, physicians are arriving late for scheduled surgeries, the staff is divided, and the necessary equipment is either not available or not the correct size resulting in delays and impacts to performing the surgeries. The president of the hospital is facing a daunting dilemma in trying to figure out how to bring this discord to closure and remedy the perturbating effects of this hostile relationship. He believes the discord is responsible for the other systematic issues seen throughout the hospital. He considers firing Mary but quickly realizes she is an invaluable asset that he cannot afford to let go. At the same time, he realizes he needs to be accommodating...
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...620 Table of Contents Abstract Page 3 Introduction Page 4 Threat Actors Page 4 Motives Page 5 Methods of Preventing/Discouraging Hackers Page 7 Conclusion Page 8 References Page 9 Abstract "All states possess an inherent right to self-defense, and we recognize that certain hostile acts conducted through cyberspace could compel actions under the commitments we have with our military treaty partners," says the report. "We reserve the right to use all necessary means—diplomatic, informational, military, and economic—as appropriate and consistent with applicable international law." Anderson, 2012 Hacker Culture and Mitigation: Nuclear Power Facility Introduction In the past few years cyber warfare has been at an all-time high. War is no longer just bombs and weapons, but targeting a nation’s critical infrastructure as a means to benefit the other. Lately the most valuable target has been Nuclear power facilities. The largest attack on a nuclear power facility started in 2006 when President Bush was in office. President Bush and the NSA named the attack code name: Olympic Games but was later named STUXNET after that bug had been found in 2010. At this point in time STUXNET has been the most powerful cyber-attack launched by the United States. For many years STUXNET was so sophisticated that it was able to target Iran’s nuclear power facility known as Natanz by crashing centrifuges. The worm was able to be hidden to look as if the facility...
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...networks or devices to advance other ends include: Cyberstalking Fraud and identity theft Information warfare Phishing scams Malware From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Beast, a Windows-based backdoorTrojan horse. Malware, short for malicious software, is software used or created to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems. It can appear in the form of code, scripts, active content, and other software.[1] 'Malware' is a general term used to refer to a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software.[2] Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, adware, and other malicious programs. In law, malware is sometimes known as a computer contaminant, as in the legal codes of several U.S. states.[3][4] Malware is not the same as defective software, which is software that has a legitimate purpose but contains harmful bugs that were not noticed before release. However, some malware is disguised as genuine software, and may come from an official company website. An example of this is software used for harmless purposes that is packed with additional tracking software that gathers marketing statistics. Malware has caused the rise in use of protective software types such as anti virus, anti-malware, and firewalls. Each of these are commonly used by personal users and...
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...in the data centres. With this kind of advancement, the cloud computing technology raises many security concerns. There are several vulnerabilities that come along with cloud computing that may be exploited by attackers through security threats such as session hijacking. This paper gives an overview of the cloud as well as session hijacking highlighting the key vulnerability areas that every organization need to put into consideration before any implementation of cloud computing. The paper gives the basis for further research that would help curb the challenge of session hijacking in cloud computing. TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract 2 CHAPTER ONE 5 1.0 INTRODUCTION 5 1.1 Motivation for the study 6 1.2 Premises of the study 7 1.3 Problem Statement 7 1.4 Technical objectives of the study 7 CHAPTER TWO 9 2.0 RELATED WORK 9 2.1 Issues with Cloud Computing 9 2.2 ANALYSIS OF SESSION HIJACKING 9 2.2.1 Cookies: 10 2.2.2 TCP session capturing 10 2.3 PREVENTING SESSION HIJACKING 11 2.3.2 Information encryption programming 11 2.3.3 Virus Detection Applications 12 2.3.4 Digitized Signature 12 2.3.5 Computerized Authentication 13 2.3.6 Firewalls 14 2.3.7 Surf Anonymously 14 CHAPTER THREE 16 3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND DESIGN 16 3.1 Introduction 16 3.2 Research Design 16 3.3 Data Collection Instruments 16 3.4 Methods of data Analysis and expected results 17 3.5 Time tables 17 3.6 Conclusion 18 REFERENCES 19 CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Enthusiasm towards...
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...in the data centres. With this kind of advancement, the cloud computing technology raises many security concerns. There are several vulnerabilities that come along with cloud computing that may be exploited by attackers through security threats such as session hijacking. This paper gives an overview of the cloud as well as session hijacking highlighting the key vulnerability areas that every organization need to put into consideration before any implementation of cloud computing. The paper gives the basis for further research that would help curb the challenge of session hijacking in cloud computing. TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract 2 CHAPTER ONE 5 1.0 INTRODUCTION 5 1.1 Motivation for the study 6 1.2 Premises of the study 7 1.3 Problem Statement 7 1.4 Technical objectives of the study 7 CHAPTER TWO 9 2.0 RELATED WORK 9 2.1 Issues with Cloud Computing 9 2.2 ANALYSIS OF SESSION HIJACKING 9 2.2.1 Cookies: 10 2.2.2 TCP session capturing 10 2.3 PREVENTING SESSION HIJACKING 11 2.3.2 Information encryption programming 11 2.3.3 Virus Detection Applications 12 2.3.4 Digitized Signature 12 2.3.5 Computerized Authentication 13 2.3.6 Firewalls 14 2.3.7 Surf Anonymously 14 CHAPTER THREE 16 3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND DESIGN 16 3.1 Introduction 16 3.2 Research Design 16 3.3 Data Collection Instruments 16 3.4 Methods of data Analysis and expected results 17 3.5 Time tables 17 3.6 Conclusion 18 REFERENCES 19 CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Enthusiasm towards...
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...EVREN KUCUKKAYA E-COMMERCE SEMINAR Elias A. Hadzilias, PhD NTUA Assignment: On-line security: attacks and solutions 2012 ISG – INTERNATIONAL MBA Table of Context 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 3 2. MAIN TYPES OF MALWARE ................................................................................................................. 4 2.1. Computer Viruses ............................................................................................................................. 4 2.1. Computer Worms ............................................................................................................................. 5 2.3. Trojan Horses.................................................................................................................................... 6 2.4. Spyware ............................................................................................................................................ 6 2.5. Backdoor........................................................................................................................................... 6 2.6. Spams ............................................................................................................................................... 7 2.7. Keyloggers ....................................................................................................
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...EVREN KUCUKKAYA E-COMMERCE SEMINAR Elias A. Hadzilias, PhD NTUA Assignment: On-line security: attacks and solutions 2012 ISG – INTERNATIONAL MBA Table of Context 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 3 2. MAIN TYPES OF MALWARE ................................................................................................................. 4 2.1. Computer Viruses ............................................................................................................................. 4 2.1. Computer Worms ............................................................................................................................. 5 2.3. Trojan Horses.................................................................................................................................... 6 2.4. Spyware ............................................................................................................................................ 6 2.5. Backdoor........................................................................................................................................... 6 2.6. Spams ............................................................................................................................................... 7 2.7. Keyloggers ....................................................................................................
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...project is known as systems analysis and design (SAD). • Any SAD project involves four essential ingredients: – People - Methodology - Management - Tools • Two most common approaches to Systems Analysis and Design ← Object-oriented analysis and design ← Systems Development Life Cycle Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) [pic] [pic] Systems Investigation Stage The Investigation Phase begins the preliminary study of the proposed information system solution to meet the e-business needs. Its focus is to seek to answer the questions: What are our opportunities? What are our business priorities? How can information technologies provide information systems solutions that can be used to address theses needs? Because the process of application development can be costly both in time and resources, the system investigation phase begins with a Feasibility Study. The goal of feasibility studies is to evaluate alternative systems and to propose the most feasible and desirable systems. Feasibility is assessed across four major categories: [pic] Organizational Feasibility: This focuses on how well a proposed information system supports the objectives of the organization. – Specific features and interface requirements of the system defined Technical Feasibility: This ascertains whether reliable hardware and software capable of meeting the needs of the proposed system can be...
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...SAMPLE CASE APPLE COMPUTERS, INC. PREPARED BY MAX BEEBER September 1, 1995 FOR OL 421 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND POLICY INTRODUCTION: In 1976, Steven Wozniak and Stephen Jobs designed computer boards in a garage. During the next six years, this operation was transformed into a Multi-million dollar company called Apple Computer. It broke into the Fortune 500 in 1982. While Apple has experienced tremendous growth, it has recently begun to experience problems, which, if unabated could have a significant negative impact. This includes a weak organizational structure, a rapidly changing external environment, lack of strategic leadership, and major problems with its products and within its dealer network. Therese and other serious problems have created a situation in which Apple faces key decision points that will determine the future of the company. The time of this case is late 1983. CURRENT MISSION, GOALS, & STRATEGY: Apple Computer develops, builds, and markets microcomputers. Its current philosophy states that it is “…driven by desire to build products that combine ideas already out at a low enough cost to make them useful. We are not really technology drive.” Apple is currently working on the IIE and the MacIntosh. It is also attempting to construct a more advanced computer called the Lisa, but this project is not yet completed. No specific marketing, financial, or production goals were state for...
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...T HE P H .D. G RIND A Ph.D. Student Memoir Philip J. Guo philip@pgbovine.net Third Anniversary Reprint with margin notes from the perspective of a first-year assistant professor To read the original version without margin notes, visit: http://www.pgbovine.net/PhD-memoir.htm Current release: May 28, 2015 Original release: July 16, 2012 Copyright Philip J. Guo To the unexpected. Contents Prologue 1 Year One: Downfall 5 Year Two: Inception 21 Year Three: Relapse 33 Intermission 45 Year Four: Reboot 53 Year Five: Production 69 Year Six: Endgame 85 Epilogue 99 Preface This book chronicles my six years of working towards a Ph.D. in com- These margin notes are puter science at Stanford University from 2006 to 2012. A diverse years after The Ph.D. variety of people can benefit from reading it, including: At this time, I have just written in mid-2015, three Grind was published. finished my first year as an assistant professor • undergraduates who might be interested in pursuing a Ph.D., • current Ph.D. students who are seeking guidance or inspiration, of computer science, so these notes reflect my current opinions as a new faculty member. To download a version without these notes, visit • professors who want to better understand Ph.D. students, • employers who hire and manage people with Ph.D. degrees, • professionals working in any creative or competitive field where ...
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...www.oliveboard.in 1. A database software manufacturing company found out that a product it has launched recently had a few bugs. The product has already been bought by more than a million customers. The company realized that bugs could cost its customers significantly. However if it informs the customers about the bug, it feared losing credibility. What would be the most ethical option for the company? (a) Apologize and fix up the bug for all customers even if it has to incur losses. (b) Do not tell customers about bugs and remove only when customers face problems, even if it means losses for the customers. (c) Keep silent and do nothing. (d) Keep silent but introduce an improved product that is bug free at the earliest. (e) Take the product off the market and apologize to customers. 2. Marathe is a vice President in a construction equipment company in the city of Mumbai. One day, his subordinate Bhonsle requested that Kale, a project manager, be transferred to the Chennai office from the Mumbai office. In Chennai, Kale would work alone as a researcher. Bhonsle gave the following reasons for his request: “Kale is known to frequently fight with his colleagues. Kale is conscientious and dedicated only when working alone. He is friendly with seniors, but refuses to work with colleagues, in a team. He cannot accept criticism and feels hostile and rejected. He is over-bearing and is generally a bad influence on the team." Marathe called upon Gore, another project manager...
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...the situation? 05. How and why did #8612, #819, and #416 break down emotionally? Do you think young adults from an urban class environment would have reacted in similar fashion as middle-class prisoners? Why or why not? Do you think women would have broken down emotionally in the same way as the middle-class prisoners? Why or why not? 06. What prevented “good” from objecting to the orders from the “bad” guards? 07. What were the dangers of the principal investigator assuming the role of prison superintendent? the former convict as head of the Parole Board? 08. Explain why it was and why it was not ethical to conduct this study. Was it worth to trade the suffering experienced by participants for the knowledge gained by the research? 09. In the encounter sessions, all the prisoners were happy the experiment was over, but most of the guards were upset that the study was terminated prematurely. Why do you think the guards reacted this way? 10. How do you think the prisoners and guards felt when they saw each other in the same civilian clothes again and saw their prison reconverted to a basement laboratory hallway? THE STANFORD...
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...The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at http://www.em erald-library.com/ft IJPSM 14,2 Managing organisational change in the public sector Lessons from the privatisation of the Property Service Agency Ron Coram and Bernard Burnes Manchester School of Management, UMIST, Manchester, UK Keywords Organizational change, Public sector management, Privatization, Government agencies, Public authority assets Abstract Whilst organisational change appears to be happening with increasing frequency and magnitude in both the public and private sectors, most of the major studies of change focus on the private sector and tend to derive their approaches to change from that sector. From a review of the literature, it is argued that there is no ``one best way’’ to manage organisational change but that public sector organisations need to adopt an approach to change which matches their needs and situation. The article examines the privatisation of the Property Services Agency (PSA) in order to draw lessons as to how the public sector can and should manage change. It is shown that the privatisation was characterised by a lack of clarity, an over-emphasis on changes to structures and procedures, and staff resistance. However, underpinning this was an inappropriate approach to change. The article concludes that the main lessons of the PSA’s privatisation are that, in such circumstances, it is necessary to adopt an approach to change which incorporates both the...
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...chapter 2 40 Chapter 2 you. I’ve asked Charlie Moody to come in today to talk about it. He’s waiting to speak with us.” When Charlie joined the meeting Fred said, “Hello, Charlie. As you know, the Board of Directors met today. They received a report on the expenses and lost production from the worm outbreak last month, and they directed us to improve the security of our technology. Gladys says you can help me understand what we need to do about it.” “To start with,” Charlie said, “instead of setting up a computer security solution, we need to develop an information security program. We need a thorough review of our policies and practices, and we need to establish an ongoing risk management program. There are some other things that are part of the process as well, but these would be a good start.” “Sounds expensive,” said Fred. Charlie looked at Gladys, then answered, “Well, there will be some extra expenses for specific controls and software tools, and we may have to slow down our product development projects a bit, but the program will be more of a change in our attitude about security than a spending spree. I don’t have accurate estimates yet, but you can be sure we’ll put cost-benefit worksheets in front of you before we spend any money.” Fred thought about this for a few seconds. “OK. What’s our next step?” Gladys answered, “First, we need to initiate a project plan to develop our new information security program. We’ll use our usual systems development and project...
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...Bad Bug Book Handbook of Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Introduction Food safety is a complex issue that has an impact on all segments of society, from the general public to government, industry, and academia. The second edition of the Bad Bug Book, published by the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides current information about the major known agents that cause foodborne illness. The information provided in this handbook is abbreviated and general in nature, and is intended for practical use. It is not intended to be a comprehensive scientific or clinical reference. Under the laws administered by FDA, a food is adulterated if it contains (1) a poisonous or otherwise harmful substance that is not an inherent natural constituent of the food itself, in an amount that poses a reasonable possibility of injury to health, or (2) a substance that is an inherent natural constituent of the food itself; is not the result of environmental, agricultural, industrial, or other contamination; and is present in an amount that ordinarily renders the food injurious to health. The first includes, for example, a toxin produced by a fungus that has contaminated a food, or a pathogenic bacterium or virus, if the amount present in the food may be injurious to health. An example of the second...
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