...Maximum Security in Database Management Maximum Security in Database Management Rackspace Introduction In the current world there people and organization experience un-eventualities and risk of their confidential information. My organization, Rackspace, is a hosting and cloud system organization. For this company it is vital that information is stored in data bases that are run by organizations, locally hosted on personal computers. Intruders can access this information if it is not properly secured. Therefore the purpose of this study is to inform about the current savvy technologies that can be applied to completely thwart intruders from accessing such delicate information within Rackspace. Part 1: Project Identification and Business Environment For this project to go on in a smooth and effective manner different individuals must carry on certain specified task. For Rackspace, this means that every person must hold on to a responsibility to properly and pursue it to the end. Some of the responsibilities are interdepended and other are depended. In case of an interdependent responsibility there will be a proper communicated channel of events that will ensure that information is traversed from one source to another to smoothen up events. Therefore, the following a list of responsible individuals who will implement the process of securing the database of an organization. Company Chief Executive Officer Responsible for overseeing the success of...
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...technical, and physical controls introduce a false sense of security?...............3 What are the consequences of not having verification practices?..............................................................3 What can a firm do to bolster confidence in their defense-in-depth strategy?..........................................4 How do these activities relate to best practices? ……………………………………………………………………………………4 How can these activities be used to demonstrate regulatory compliance? …………………………….………………5 References …................................................................................................................................................6 How could administrative, technical, and physical controls introduce a false sense of security? Administrative, Technical, and Physical controls introduce a false sense of security by the indication of what we use to safeguard delicate data and protect individuals’ privacy. Any complex system is prone to inherit a false sense of security. Having a false sense of security is widespread among individuals who own and operate a personal computer within their homes. Nothing is ever really secured. It would be safe to say that something is secured within the terms of information security. [ (Nahn, 2008) ] The idea of purchasing a virus protection suggests that all personal information will be safeguarded and protected, which gives individuals a false sense of security. Additionally, having a false sense of security means that...
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...Cyber Security: Physical and Digital Security Measures Abstract Due to the issues associated with cyber security and the appropriate application thereof, this paper will strive to address different cybersecurity measures that may be employed, both physically and digitally. It will identify what cyber security is, measures that may be taken, the tools needed to ensure implementation, and provide information regarding the different resources and programs necessary to work to effect greater success in the application thereof. Keywords: cyber security, physical security, digital security, security measures, definition, tools, resources Cyber Security: Physical and Digital Security Measures Introduction In spite of the increasingly prevalent use of technology in today’s digital world, many organizations find the concept of cyber security to be somewhat of a mystery. As a result of a lack of knowledge or an inability to appropriately apply that knowledge, companies like Target, Home Depot, and even Sony, among others, find themselves faced with security nightmares that could have just as easily been avoided (Yang & Jayakumar, 2014; Home Depot, 2014; Steinberg, 2014). In order to be able to approach cyber security properly, an organization must both have the knowledge necessary to implement a system designed to secure their digitized data and must have the ability to apply that knowledge within the constructs of their systems in order to ensure that a breach does not...
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...throughout a physical structure and over a network. Technical controls are far-reaching in scope and encompass such technologies as: * Encryption * Smart cards * Network authentication * Access control lists (ACLs) * File integrity auditing software Logical controls (also called technical controls) use software and data to monitor and control access to information and computing systems. For example: passwords, network and host based firewalls, network intrusion detection systems, access control lists, and data encryption are logical controls. An important logical control that is frequently overlooked is the principle of least privilege. The principle of least privilege requires that an individual, program or system process is not granted any more access privileges than are necessary to perform the task. A blatant example of the failure to adhere to the principle of least privilege is logging into Windows as user Administrator to read Email and surf the Web. Violations of this principle can also occur when an individual collects additional access privileges over time. This happens when employees' job duties change, or they are promoted to a new position, or they transfer to another department. The access privileges required by their new duties are frequently added onto their already existing access privileges which may no longer be necessary or appropriate. How could Administrative, Technical, and Physical Controls introduce a false sense of security? Administrative...
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...Underground HipHop.com Security Policy CMGT/245 June 24, 2013 Underground Hiphop.com All things hip hop can be found at undergrounhiphop.com or by visiting the store. Bloggers and consumers can log onto the portal to share what they know and what they think on the blogs and forums, find the times and dates of local concerts, or purchase hip hop paraphernalia. It is important to keep in mind the best interest of the consumers and the company by ensuring both are well protected. Team A has reviewed the goals and plans underground hiphop.com must meet to protect the business and its consumers. The company’s goal is to track inventory, make sure all financial transactions are safe in both the store and online location, and to make sure the website is PCI compliant so the customers will not put the consumer’s identity in danger of theft. In an effort to make the necessary changes, team A has reviewed the physical security section, access control section, the network security section of the security policy, and the security of information systems. Physical Security Physical Security viewpoints remain concerned with measures designed to deny or provide access to individuals from a physical access point for Underground HipHop.com. This can stand as simple as a locked door or as complex as a biometric entrance into the facility. Additional steps will have signs posted clearly defining rules and regulations simplified of the company’s physical security policy, without providing...
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...Industrial Security Responsibilities and Losses March 8, 2014 Aric Childs “Industrial security is the portion of internal security, which refers to the protection of industrial installations, resources, utilities, materials, and classified information essential to protection from loss or damage”(McGraw-Hill Dictionary, 2003). Industrial Security is used to protect industrial machines and plants against unauthorized access, sabotage, and malicious manipulation. Risk analysis is the first step to determine security measures. The risk analysis is an important precondition for Security Management relating to a plant or machine, aimed at identifying and assessing individual hazards and risks. Typical content of a risk analysis include identification of threatened objects, analysis of value and damage potential, threat and weak points analysis, identification of existing security measures, and risk assessments. The identified and unacceptable risks must, by way of suitable measures, be ruled out or typically reduced. Which risks are ultimately acceptable can only be specified individually for the application concerned. However, neither a single measure nor a combination of measures can guarantee 100% security. Industrial Security is not just a question of technical implementation, but rather a ongoing process which also has to be understood as a management task. Depending on the particular risks inherent in the automation system, appropriate organizational and technical measures...
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...ACCESS CONTROL IN SUPPORT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE Version 2, Release 2 26 DECEMBER 2008 Developed by DISA for the DoD UNCLASSIFIED Access Control in Support of Information Systems STIG, V2R2 26 December 2008 DISA Field Security Operations Developed by DISA for the DoD This page is intentionally blank. ii UNCLASSIFIED Access Control in Support of Information Systems STIG, V2R2 26 December 2008 DISA Field Security Operations Developed by DISA for the DoD TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SUMMARY OF CHANGES...................................................................................................... IX 1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2. Background ..................................................................................................................... 1 Authority ......................................................................................................................... 2 Scope............................................................................................................................... 3 Writing Conventions....................................................................................................... 3 Vulnerability Severity Code Definitions ........................................................................ 4 STIG Distribution .......
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...1. Executive Summary 2 2. Introduction 3 2.1 Company Overview 3 2.2 Security Policy Overview 4 2.3 Security policy goals 4 2.3.1 Confidentiality 4 2.3.2 Integrity 5 2.3.3 Availability 5 3. Disaster Recovery Plan 6 3.1 Risk Assessment 6 3.1.1Critical Business Processes 7 3.1.2 Internal, external, and environmental risks 7 3.2 Disaster Recovery Strategy 8 3.3 Disaster Recovery Test Plan 8 3.3.1 Walk-throughs 8 3.3.2 Simulations 9 3.3.3 Checklists 9 3.3.4 Parallel testing 9 3.3.5 Full interruption 9 4. Physical Security Policy 10 4.1 Security of the building facilities 10 4.1.1Physical entry control 10 4.1.2 Security offices, rooms and facilities 11 4.13.Isolated delivery and loading areas 12 4.2 Security of the information systems 12 4.2.1Workplace protections 12 4.2.2Unused ports and cabling 13 4.2.3 Network/server equipment 13 4.2.4 Equipment maintenance 13 4.2.5 Security of laptops/roaming equipment 13 5. References 14 Executive Summary The objective of this proposal is to present the information security policy created for Bloom Design Group. The issue of a company’s network security continues to be crucial because the results of data loss or significant system failure can be disastrous for a company. An alarming number of companies fail to realize how vulnerable their network is to internal, external, and environmental risks. One of the top priorities of an organization should be maintaining...
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...What is the difference between logical and physical access to the computer? Why is the security of both important? The difference between logical and physical access to a computer can be seen directly in the names. Logical access is when a computer is able to be accessed from a remote location. An individual may not be sitting right at the system when in use. Logical access gives an individual or group of individual access to data or system information from another location through a network. Physical access, on the other hand, is when a person is using the computer directly. He or she would be sitting in front of the computer when using and would be connected to the network directly. Someone who has logical access would have the permissions to complete the same tasks as someone who had physical access to the system such as printing capabilities, saving documents to the company drives, and viewing the needed information. Security for both types of access is important. With logical access, because people are accessing the network from different locations it is important for the company to protect what is shared. There should be strong passwords in place, firewalls, and internet security to ensure that outside threats are protected against. For logical access, only certain information should be shared so that interception of data does not occur. They same type of computer security should be in place for physical access, but when someone is using a computer directly, he or she...
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...CONVERGENCE OF LOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SECURITY SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION Up to now, majority of organizations have their physical and logical access systems operating as independent structures, with each being run by a totally separate department. The information technology security system, which controls access to information technology infrastructure including mail servers, the internet, database applications and web servers was managed by the department of information technology. The physical security system, which incorporates door access into buildings, systems of life support such as CCTV and Fire, and the badging process of employees, was run by the department of facilities (Mehdizadeh, Y, 2003). Currently, security operations involve the guarding of buildings and equipment in addition to protection of networks, taking care of issues of privacy, and risk management. The interrelation between the aspects of the security initiatives necessitates consolidation of the two security systems. Such a convergence of the IT and physical security functions is important in achieving an efficient security system (Mehdizadeh, Y, 2003). However, such an operation is also lined up with disadvantages. This paper looks at the pros and cons of combining the IT and physical security functions in a medium to large-size firm with complex IT system requirements and a global footprint. It also analyzes the fundamental components of an IT security system and explains how their integration supports...
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...are sometimes not linked or coordinated because their management comes from separate organizational structures which may not be in contact with each other. Enterprise and Physical security Most organizations have physical security and someone responsible for it. The receptionist or uniformed guards control access which makes them examples of physical security. Those responsible for physical security and their colleagues, they all have the responsibility for information security as indicated with pre-engagement background checks which are for or with the human resources function (Gelbstein, 2013 ).The background...
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...Physical Security Table of Contents INTRODUCTION III ELEMENTS AND DESIGN III EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL SECURITY III PHYSICAL SECURITY ELECTRONIC ACCESS III CASINOS AND GAMING III EDUCATION III TRANSPORTATION III Goggle Search iii Dictionary Search iii Introduction This paper examines Physical Security from the perspective of perimeter such as gates/guards, building access controls, room access controls, enforcement options, auditing approaches, risk determination for physical attack vectors, etc. Physical Security describes measures that prevent and/or deter attackers from accessing a facility, resource, or information stored on physical media. It can be as simple as a locked door or as elaborate as multiple layers of armed guardposts. In the Global world, Physical Security is the most common mechanisms for access control on doors and security containers. They are found in the vast majority of residences, commercial businesses, educational institutions, and government facilities, and often serve as the primary protection against intrusion and theft. Elements and design The field of security engineering has identified three elements to physical security: 1. obstacles, to frustrate trivial attackers and delay serious ones; 2. alarms, security lighting, security guard patrols and closed-circuit television cameras, to make it likely that attacks will be noticed; and 3. security response, to repel, catch or frustrate attackers when an attack is...
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...information security. Ensuring a secure network involves good design, implementation, and maintenance. The information in your organization is potentially vulnerable to both internal and external threats. Identify these threats and create methods of countering them before they happen. Be able to identify the potential physical, operational, and management policy decisions that affect your information security efforts. It isn’t good enough to have a plan if the plan is unsound or has gaping holes. You must make sure that the plans you develop and the procedures you follow to ensure security make sense for the organization and are effective in addressing the organization’s needs. Be able to explain the relative advantages of the technologies available to you for authentication. You have many tools available to establish authentication processes. Some of these tools start with a password and user ID. Others involve physical devices or the physical characteristics of the person who is requesting authentication. This area is referred to as I&A. Be able to explain the relative capabilities of the technologies available to you for network security. In most situations, you can create virtual LANs, create connections that are encrypted, and isolate high-risk assets from low-risk assets. You can do so using tunneling, DMZs, and network segmenting. Be able to identify and describe the goals of information security. The three primary goals of information security are prevention...
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...Academic and Administrative Complex (AAC). After careful review of the security plans of Maryland’s PSETC, it has come to my attention that there are quite a few potential security issues that should be addressed. FTF and DTF The FTF and DTF are facilities surrounded by vast grasslands which are unfenced. The facilities come in contact with a public roadway which connects to many residential populations with one housing community being as close to as a quarter mile from the facilities. The DTF has training vehicles, fuel always prepared, and other necessities for the automobiles. The FTF includes staff offices, classrooms, an armory, weapon cleaning and several computer-based shooting simulation stations. The facility also includes an outdoor range a quarter mile away from the FTF consisting of four pistol ranges and one rifle range with a self-contained bullet traps. While observing the outline of the facilities, I have noticed many areas are in need to be addressed in regards to security and safety. Security Issues When looking at the exterior of these two facilities, I have noticed that there are quite a few flaws. These flaws seem to be easy to take care of when addressing these problems properly. The problems are lack of security cameras and the absence of fencing. These are big problems due to the fact that it could be a gateway to physical plant intrusion, property damage and personal security issues. With housing and roadways being so...
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... System penetrators and ‘crackers’ know that people, and their desire to be helpful, or their ability to emote, are the weakest links in any program designed to protect information systems. Attackers can trick or persuade their way into systems in any number of ways via remote and physical means, and convince users to reveal information of interest that can cause harm to an organization. A typical social engineering attack can be segmented into physical and psychological stages. The physical segment of the social engineering operation could include phone calls, or returned phone calls from employees back to the attacker (an example of reverse social engineering) that volunteer information, ‘dumpster diving’ for company specific information that can be used to simulate a rapport or relationship with the company if questioned by an employee or security, emails with surreptitious links requesting unique information such as PIN’s or user names, or physical proximity and entry by impersonating an authorized person. The psychological stage of a social engineering attack takes place after the physical foot printing of the organization by using the bona fides that were learned while gathering physical intelligence to manufacture relationships with persons or the company, or by asserting false authority by impersonating persons or departments within the company. Employees are lulled into complying because they assume that the person is who they say they are, or represents whom they...
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