...topic: Information Assurance http://dodcio.defense.gov/policy/infoassurance.shtml This site is near to my area of expertise, as an employee of the DoD, i am constantly reminded that each and every day we defend American in an ever-changing information rich environment. This site talks about the DoDs Chief Information Officer, Teri Takai and here responsibilities, her vision for the organization and the mission he is charged with carrying out. This link only looks at a small topic, yet hugely important to the health of the DoD network and that is assured communications across services, missions and thousands of miles. The main focus of this tab is, the statutory regulations under which the Dod must operate computer and information systems, how contractors can bid and develop products for the DoD information systems and other similarly related topics. This site is a tremendous resource for both governments and businesses because it discusses minimally what can be done to mitigate many issues with obtaining, storing and using sensitive data. http://www.viasat.com/government-communications/information-assurance This site is from a company ViaSAT, Inc. that provides resources and capabilities to the US government through strategic products and services related to Information Security and Cybersecurity. ViaSAT creates digital communication products for both commercial and Government Markets. One of the main focuses for the DoD, is making sure there is secure information mobility...
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...Risk Management Framework Computer Security Division Information Technology Laboratory NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY 1 Managing Enterprise Risk Key activities in managing enterprise-level risk—risk resulting from the operation of an information system: Categorize the information system Select set of minimum (baseline) security controls Refine the security control set based on risk assessment Document security controls in system security plan Implement the security controls in the information system Assess the security controls Determine agency-level risk and risk acceptability Authorize information system operation Monitor security controls on a continuous basis NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY 2 Risk Management Framework Starting Point CATEGORIZE Information System Define criticality/sensitivity of information system according to potential worst-case, adverse impact to mission/business. MONITOR Security State Continuously track changes to the information system that may affect security controls and reassess control effectiveness. SELECT Security Controls Select baseline security controls; apply tailoring guidance and supplement controls as needed based on risk assessment. Security Life Cycle AUTHORIZE Information System Determine risk to organizational operations and assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation; if acceptable, authorize operation. IMPLEMENT Security Controls Implement...
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...MGS 555 Final Project TEAM RAKSHA Information Assurance, Security and Privacy Services Table of Contents SL NO | CONTENTS | PAGE NUMBERS | 1 | Introduction | 3 | 2 | Summary | 4 | 3 | Application of IT enabled services | 5 | 4 | Technologies involved | 6 | 5 | Challenges | 7 | 6 | Threat to management | 9 | 7 | Conclusion | 10 | Introduction Information Technology that enables the business by improving the quality of service is IT enabled services. ITES is the acronym for the term “IT Enabled services”. It is one of the fastest growing segments of international trade. ITES is a form of outsourced service which has emerged due to involvement of IT in various fields such as banking and finance, telecommunications, insurance, etc. It also involves the contracting of the operations and responsibilities of a specific business process to a third-party service provider. ITES sector includes services ranging from call centers, claims processing, eg. Insurance. Office operations such as accounting, data processing, data mining. Billing and collection, eg. Telephone bills. Internal audit and pay roll, eg. Salary bills on monthly basis, Cash and investment management, eg. Routine jobs given to a third party and giving importance to core business. Summary The most important aspect is the Value addition of IT enabled service. The value addition could be in the form of - Customer relationship management, improved database, improved look and feel, etc. The...
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...Encryption Standards for Web Browsers Joaquin Javier Brown American Military University For every operating system connected to the internet, there must be a web browser to navigate it. Given the amount of risks posed by viruses and other threats on the internet, measures must be taken to secure one’s computer against these threats. From the standpoint of a user many types of software can be implemented to prevent intrusions and detect them once they’ve occurred. In spite of this there is still an element of risk. To combat this from the side of the programmer, there has been a type of encryption that controls data flow from work stations to the internet. The level of this is encryption across most internet surfing tools is set at 128 bits of encryption. 128 bits of encryption is extremely difficult to crack. It works by utilizing 128 character comprised of ones and zeros. The reason this standard is chosen is that it strikes a balance between complexity and efficiency. It would take longer than the average human lifespan to crack, which essentially means the cracker stumbled upon the correct key within the span of half the possible combinations (Bradford). Though there are stronger types of encryption such as the one time pad, it bears to reason that having to replace the key after every single web page is loaded is inefficient. Though 128 bit encryption is indeed powerful, there are other encryption types available to the public which are even stronger. Advanced Encryption...
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...Introduction These past few years have been distinct by several malicious applications that have increasingly targeted online activities. As the number of online activities continues to grow strong, ease of Internet use and increasing use base has perfected the criminal targets. Therefore, attacks on numerous users can be achieved at a single click. The methods utilized in breaching Internet security vary. However, these methods have increasingly become complicated and sophisticated over time. With the increase in threat levels, stronger legislations are being increasingly issued to prevent further attacks. Most of these measures have been aimed at increasing the security of Internet information. Among these methods, the most prominent approach is security authentication and protection. This paper comprehensively evaluates the security authentication process. The paper also introduces security systems that help provide resistance against common attacks. Security Authentication Process Authentication is the process that has increasingly been utilized in verification of the entity or person. Therefore, this is the process utilized in determining whether something or someone is what it is declared to be (LaRoche, 2008). Authentication hence acts as part of numerous online applications. Before accessing an email account, the authentication process is incorporated in identification of the foreign program. Therefore, the most common authentication application is done through incorporation...
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...Principles of Information Security, Fourth Edition Chapter 3 Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Information Security Learning Objectives • Upon completion of this material, you should be able to: – Describe the functions of and relationships among laws, regulations, and professional organizations in information security – Differentiate between laws and ethics – Identify major national laws that affect the practice of information security – Explain the role of culture as it applies to ethics in information security Principles of Information Security, 4th Edition 2 Introduction • You must understand scope of an organization’s legal and ethical responsibilities • To minimize liabilities/reduce risks, the information security practitioner must: – Understand current legal environment – Stay current with laws and regulations – Watch for new issues that emerge Principles of Information Security, 4th Edition 3 Law and Ethics in Information Security • Laws: rules that mandate or prohibit certain societal behavior • Ethics: define socially acceptable behavior • Cultural mores: fixed moral attitudes or customs of a particular group; ethics based on these • Laws carry sanctions of a governing authority; ethics do not Principles of Information Security, 4th Edition 4 Organizational Liability and the Need for Counsel • Liability: legal obligation of an entity extending beyond criminal or contract law; includes legal obligation to make restitution...
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...evaluating information security (information assurance) programs What are the three dimensions of the McCumber Cube? Desired goals, Information states and security measures What are the desired goals? Confidentiality , integrity and availability. What are the information states? Storage, transmission and processed What are the security measures? Technology, policies, people Define confidentiality as it relates to the McCumber Cube. Prevent the disclosure of sensitive information from unauthorized people, resources, and processes Define integrity as it relates to the McCumber Cube. The protection of system information or processes from intentional or accidental modification Define availability as it relates to the McCumber Cube. The assurance that systems and data are accessible by authorized users when needed Define storage as it relates to the McCumber Cube. Data at rest, information that is stored in memory or on disk Define transmission as it relates to the McCumber Cube. Data in transit, transferring data between information systems Define processing as it relates to the McCumber Cube. performing operations on data in order to achieve a desired objective. Define policies as it relates to the McCumber Cube. administrative controls, such as management directives, that provide a foundation for how information assurance is to be implemented within an organization Define people as it relates to the McCumber Cube. ensuring that the users of information systems...
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...Quality Assurance in Aviation Embry Riddle Management for Aeronautical Science MGMT 203 Howard W. Loken June 25, 2014 Quality Assurance in Aviation Quality defined Quality Assurance (QA) is one of the most predominate factors in aviation organizations today. Quality Assurance programs have a direct link to safety in aviation. Quality can be considered a safety measure because a solid quality program can help prevent accidents and incidents. This is accomplished by procedures and guidance by government oversight that filters down to the operator of the type aircraft. Quality Assurance is a systematic method for gathering, analyzing information on quality, causes of defects and how they impact aviation operations. The QA system allows managers to make decisions concerning quality on facts and history of events to prevent future issues. This paper discusses how quality assurance in aviation must continue to play an important role in order to operate and maintain aircraft to the safest standard. Concepts and Principles The concept of Quality Assurance is the prevention of defects. This concept covers all aspects of each event from beginning to end. All aircraft maintenance personnel have a responsibility to adhere to the concepts ad principles of QA. To achieve QA concepts maintainers focus on prevention, knowledge, and special skills. Preventing maintenance failures is a goal of QA. This is accomplished by regulating events vice being regulated by events. Every...
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...ensure that all existing standards are upheld among the Irish public service. All Irish public bodies are obliged to spend money with care and ensure that best value-for-money is obtained. Public Spending Code is structured by six parts. 1. The introduction – core principals of the code; 2. Part A – general provisions; 3. Part B - appraisal and planning; 4. Part C – the ongoing management, control and ongoing review, evaluation; 5. Part D – user friendly guidance material on the analytical techniques; In this case I would like to discuss three areas of the Public Spending Code: Quality assurance/compliance (QA), value for money and policy reviews and financial analysis. First of all I would like to talk about QA; it is a way to prevent mistakes in production and avoiding problems when delivering solutions or services to customers. Quality assurance was introduced World War II, when munitions were checked and tested for defects after they were produced. QA has two principals: 1. The product should be suitable for the intended purpose; 2. Mistakes should be eliminated. The main goal of these activities is to...
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...Quality assurance as a valuable tool to improve teaching and training in the South Africa Police Services (SAPS) in the Northern Cape John M. Modise Cecelia A. Jansen Provincial Section Head Training (SAPS): Colonel Associate Professor Division Human Resource Management Department of Teacher Education Provincial Head Office: Kimberley University of South Africa (UNISA) Tel+2712 0797335236 Tel+2712 429-4070 johnmodise@gmail.co.za janseca@unisa.ac.za Key words: Quality, quality assurance, quality management system, standards, total management Quality assurance as a valuable tool to improve teaching and training in the South Africa Police Services (SAPS) in the Northern Cape ABSTRACT Orientation: It is imperative to have quality assurance processes in place in division training to provide quality training to enable members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to provide quality services to communities within their area of jurisdiction. The aim of the research under review was to determine the presence of and possible need for the implementation of effective quality assurance processes in education and training in the South African Police Service (SAPS). Research purpose: The aim of this article under review is to discover whether and to what extent effective quality assurance processes are being implemented in in-service and specialized education and...
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...ES/ER/TM-117/R1 Risk Assessment Program Quality Assurance Plan This document has been approved by the East Tennessee Technology Park Technical Information Office for release to the public. Date: 11/20/97 ES/ER/TM-117/R1 Risk Assessment Program Quality Assurance Plan Date Issued—November 1997 Prepared by Environmental Management and Enrichment Facilities Risk Assessment Program Prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management under budget and reporting code EW 20 LOCKHEED MARTIN ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. managing the Environmental Management Activities at the East Tennessee Technology Park Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant Oak Ridge National Laboratory Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant under contract DE-AC05-84OR21400 for the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY APPROVALS Risk Assessment Program Quality Assurance Plan ES/ER/TM-117/R1 November 1997 [name] Sponsor, U.S. Department of Energy Date [name] U.S. Department of Energy Environmental Management Quality Assurance Program Manager Date [name] Environmental Management and Enrichment Facilities Quality Assurance Specialist Date [name] Environmental Management and Enrichment Facilities Risk Assessment Manager Date [name] Environmental Management and Enrichment Facilities Risk Assessment Program Quality Assurance Specialist Date PREFACE This Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for the Environmental Management and Enrichment Facilities (EMEF) Risk...
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...QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN A. Introduction: This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) has been developed to implement the Government Quality Assurance Program. It is not a part of the Request for Proposal, nor will it be made part of any resulting contract. The QASP is provided in order to give the Contractor an understanding of the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Efforts for this contract. It is designed to aid the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in providing effective and systematic surveillance of all aspects of the Fort Huachuca Directorate of Logistics Base Operations Services being provided under the contract. B. Purpose: 1. The purpose of the QASP is to assure that the Government is receiving the services specified in the Contract and that the services meet the performance standards specified in the contract. By employing a fully developed QASP, the Government and the Contractor achieve an understanding of performance expectations and how performance will be measured against those expectations. A complete and robust QASP ensures that all aspects of the contract are measured and receive fair and proper weight in the overall evaluation. Results of the QASP evaluation are a direct and significant input to the Fixed Fee process for this Contract. It provides for monitoring all contract requirements through a combination of methods. This Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) Surveillance Plan was based on the DA Pam...
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...Chapter 8 Quality Assurance and Quality Control 8 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL IPCC Good Practice Guidance and Uncertainty Management in National Greenhouse Gas Inventories 8.1 Quality Assurance and Quality Control Chapter 8 CO-CHAIRS, EDITORS AND EXPERTS Co-Chairs of the Expert Meeting on Cross-sectoral Methodologies f or Uncertainty Estimation and Inventory Quality Taka Hiraishi (Japan) and Buruhani Nyenzi (Tanzania) REVIEW EDITORS Carlos M Lòpez Cabrera (Cuba) and Leo A Meyer (Netherlands) Expert Group: Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) CO-CHAIRS Kay Abel (Australia) and Michael Gillenwater (USA) AUTHOR OF BACKGROUND PAPER Joe Mangino (USA) CONTRIBUTORS Sal Emmanuel (IPCC-NGGIP/TSU), Jean-Pierre Fontelle (France), Michael Gytarsky (Russia), Art Jaques (Canada), Magezi-Akiiki (Uganda), and Joe Mangino (USA) 8.2 IPCC Good Practice Guidance and Uncertainty Management in National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Chapter 8 Quality Assurance and Quality Control Contents 8 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL 8.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................8.4 8.2 PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DEVELOPING QA/QC SYSTEMS ......................................8.5 8.3 ELEMENTS OF A QA/QC SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 8.6 8.4 INVENTORY AGENCY...
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...TUI University Michael Reeves MHM505 – Introduction to Quality Assurance Module 1 Case Quality Assurance (QA) can be defined as those activities that contribute to designing, mentoring and the improvement of quality healthcare. In defining the quality we need to develop the standards that will be used to measure the effect of the quality of work we are striving towards. The standards does not have to be clinical it can be administrative, good standards are usually reliable, realistic clear and valid. With the amount of medical mishaps that we experience on a daily basis it is very important that we have a quality Assurance team in place. In fact an entire department should be available just to focus on quality operation within the hospital. With a solid quality assurance program I know that a hospital will be able to save even more money and resources by avoiding law suits that arise from malpractice. I would base my argument on areas such as communication, situational awareness and the importance of quality patient care. In my opinion the aspect of quality assurance that is most important is safety, this falls in the range of focusing on the patient or putting focus on the system or even the processes that are in place. It is obvious that the purposes of health care services are to generate customer satisfaction and operate with the least amount of money possible. Focusing on the client does...
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...Study Toyota has been operating in automobile industry since decades and is enjoying a reputable market position. The company has hundreds of franchises and introduced world’s latest technology in global automobile market. The technology advancements are offered to public after several checks and quality assurance and safety measures. Still there are several accidents which happen despite of all security checks. During 2009 one of latest vehicle named Toyota Lexus encountered an accident due to failure of technology. The San Diego received an emergency phone call from passengers of Toyota Lexus who were terrified due to out of order accelerating control of car. The passengers could not get even few seconds and the car smashed completely. The technology failure resulted in loss of four lives. This accident has put a great question mark on authenticity of Toyota’s security check and quality control. It led to a crucial trust and reliability crisis for Toyota all over the world. The customers demanded a complete review of quality and reliability analysis of company products and services. Despite of such crucial circumstances, Toyota’s management delayed apologies or assurance for inquiry which created more resentment among customers. The tragic accident not only resulted in loss of four lives but also caused decline in Toyota’s sales, investors, and market share and customer loyalty. The company delayed communication regarding casual agents of incident and did not make any disclosure...
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