...unit 8 Lab1 Craft a security or computer incident Response policy – CIRT Response team 3. Why is it a good idea to include human resource on the incident Response Management Team? Most organizations realize that there is no one solution or panacea for securing systems and data instead a multi-layered security strategy is required. 4. Why is it a good idea to include legal or general counsel in on the Incident Response Team? An incident response must be decisive and executed quickly. Because there is little room for error, it is critical that practice emergencies are staged and response times measured. 5. How does an incident response plan and team help reduce the risk to the organization? While preventing such attacks would be the ideal course of action for organizations, not all computer security incidents can be prevented. 6. If you are reacting to a malicious software attack such as a virus its spreading, during which step in the incident response process are you attempting to minimize its spreading? In most areas of life, prevention is better than cure, and security is no exception. Wherever possible, you will want to prevent security incidents from happening in the first place. However, it is impossible to prevent all security incidents. When a security incident does happen, you will need to ensure that its impact is minimized. To minimize the number and impact of security incidents. 7. If you cannot cease the spreading, what should you do to protect...
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...Risk-Threat-Vulnerability IT Security Policy Definition Unauthorized access from Public Internet Acceptable Us Policy User Destroys Data in application and deletes all files Asset Identification and Classification Policy Hacker penetrates you IT infrastructure and gains access to your internal network Vulnerability Assessment and Management Policy Intra-office employee romance gone bad Security Awareness Training Policy Fire destroys primary data center Threat Assessment and Management policy communication circuit outages Asset Protection Policy Workstation OS has a known software vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment and Management Policy Unauthorized access to organization owned Workstations Asset Management Policy Loss of production data Security Awareness Training Policy Denial of service attack on organization e-mail server Vulnerability Assessment and Management Policy Remote communications from home office Asset Protection Policy LAN server OS has a known software vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment and Management Policy User downloads an unknown e-mail attachment Security Awareness Training Policy Workstation browser has software vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment and Management Policy Service provider has a major network outage Asset Protection Policy Weak ingress/egress traffic filtering degrades performance Vulnerability Assessment and Management Policy User inserts CDs and USB hard drives with personal photos...
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...INTERNET POLICY USE: Internet use, on Company time, is authorized to conduct Company business only. Internet use brings the possibility of breaches to the security of confidential Company information. Internet use also creates the possibility of contamination to our system via viruses or spyware. Spyware allows unauthorized people, outside the Company, potential access to Company passwords and other confidential information. Removing such programs from the Company network requires IT staff to invest time and attention that is better devoted to progress. For this reason, and to assure the use of work time appropriately for work, we ask staff members to limit Internet use. Additionally, under no circumstances may Company computers or other electronic equipment be used to obtain, view, or reach any pornographic, or otherwise immoral, unethical, or non-business-related Internet sites. Doing so can lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. EXTERNAL DEVICE USE POLICY: Access Control: ITD reserves the right to refuse, by physical and non-physical means, the ability to connect mobile devices to college-connected infrastructure. ITD will engage in such action if it feels such equipment is being used in such a way that puts the company’s systems, data, users, or students at risk. Prior to initial use on the college network or related infrastructure, all mobile devices must be registered with ITD. ITD will...
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...* ------------------------------------------------- Why are information security policies important to an organization? ------------------------------------------------- They strengthen the company's ability to protect its information resources * ------------------------------------------------- Which of the following should include any business process re-engineering function? ------------------------------------------------- Security review * ------------------------------------------------- Policies and procedures differ, because policies are ___ and procedures are ___. ------------------------------------------------- Requirements, technical * ------------------------------------------------- Among other things, security awareness programs must emphasize value, culture, and ___. ------------------------------------------------- Resiliency * ------------------------------------------------- To achieve repeatable behavior of policies, you must measure both ___ and ___. ------------------------------------------------- Consistency, quality * ------------------------------------------------- Within the user domain, some of the ways in which risk can be mitigated include: awareness, enforcement, and ___. ------------------------------------------------- reward * ------------------------------------------------- In a workstation domain, you can reduce risk by ___. ------------------------------------------------- Securing the workstation ...
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...IS4550 Policy Monitoring and Enforcement Strategy Policy monitoring procedures within the Department of Defense for the auditing, and monitoring of networks .This policy establishes minimum practices to ensure the Department of Defense systems and networks are audited to maintain awareness of the operating environment, to detect indications of security problems, and to ensure systems and networks are used for authorized purposes. This policy is issued to ensure compliance with • The Federal Information Management Security Act (FISMA) • Department of Defense IT Security Policy Management Policy This applies to all Department of Defense employees and contractor employees using or operating Department of Defense computer systems, as well as the systems and networks, and to contractor employees providing services to the Department of Defense networks. It is Department of Defense policy that Monitoring shall be used for the following • Individual Accountability Monitoring, shall be used to support accountability by providing a trace of user actions. • Intrusion Detection Monitoring,shall be designed and implemented to record appropriate information to assist in intrusion detection. All Department of Defense information technology systems shall be monitored, audited and normal logging processes within the scope of this policy. An audit trail will include information to establish what activity occurred and who or what caused them. The following represents...
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...------------------------------------------------- Week 1 Laboratory Part 1: Craft an Organization-Wide Security Management Policy for Acceptable Use Learning Objectives and Outcomes Upon completing this lab, students will be able to complete the following tasks: * Define the scope of an acceptable use policy as it relates to the User Domain * Identify the key elements of acceptable use within an organization as part of an overall security management framework * Align an acceptable use policy with the organization’s goals for compliance * Mitigate the common risks and threats caused by users within the User Domain with the implementation of an acceptable use policy (AUP) * Draft an acceptable use policy (AUP) in accordance with the policy framework definition incorporating a policy statement, standards, procedures, and guidelines Part 1 – Craft an Organization-Wide Security Management Policy for Acceptable Use Worksheet Overview In this hands-on lab, you are to create an organization-wide acceptable use policy (AUP) that follows a recent compliance law for a mock organization. Here is your scenario: * Regional ABC Credit union/bank with multiple branches and locations thrrxampexoughout the region * Online banking and use of the Internet is a strength of your bank given limited human resources * The customer service department is the most critical business function/operation for the organization * The organization wants to...
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...------------------------------------------------- Week 5 Laboratory: Part 1 Part 1: Assess and Audit an Existing IT Security Policy Framework Definition Learning Objectives and Outcomes Upon completing this lab, students will be able to complete the following tasks: * Identify risks, threats, and vulnerabilities in the 7 domains of a typical IT infrastructure * Review existing IT security policies as part of a policy framework definition * Align IT security policies throughout the 7 domains of a typical IT infrastructure as part of a layered security strategy * Identify gaps in the IT security policy framework definition * Recommend other IT security policies that can help mitigate all known risks, threats, and vulnerabilities throughout the 7 domains of a typical IT infrastructure Week 5 Lab Part 1: Assessment Worksheet (PART A) Sample IT Security Policy Framework Definition Overview Given the following IT security policy framework definition, specify which policy probably can cover the identified risk, threat, or vulnerability. If there is none, then identify that as a gap. Insert your recommendation for an IT security policy that can eliminate the gap. Risk – Threat – Vulnerability | IT Security Policy Definition | Unauthorized access from pubic Internet | Acceptable use policy | User destroys data in application and deletes all files | Backup Recovery Policy | Hacker penetrates your IT infrastructure and gains access...
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...A business is only as strong as its weakest link. This is true for any company from Apple to Microsoft to any Mom & Pop store. Unfortunately, when your weakest link is your security policy frameworks you put yourselves in a position of unnecessary risk. We are tasked in this assignment to list things that can affect your business if your company’s framework doesn’t align with the business. Without further adieu here are those results. The first subject that was discussed was operations. Operations focus on various manual processes while ensuring there is minimal risk of errors. For example, if your company is still using paper-based ledgers for your daily paperwork and accounting. You would want to switch your systems to some sort of business software. Overall this will save you both time and money. You also must be careful not to all cost overrun. If your business is not streamlined you can definitely run the risk of this. Risk mitigation is the process of reducing risks as close to the point of absolute zero as possible. Using non-standardized methodologies, and non-compliance with regulatory requirements can damage your company beyond the point of no return. This is because, in the case of non-standardized methodologies, you will be using different processes in different departments and expecting those departments to be able to interact smoothly. Non-compliance with regulatory requirements can subject your business to fees which can easily cripple your business or destroy...
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...The Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense Version 5.0 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 CSC 1: Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Devices ............................................................................ 8 CSC 2: Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Software ....................................................................... 14 CSC 3: Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers ....................................................................................................................................... 19 CSC 4: Continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation ................................................................. 27 CSC 5: Malware Defenses .......................................................................................................................................... 33 CSC 6: Application Software...
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...IS4550 Security Policies and Implementation INSTRUCTOR GUIDE Course Revision Table Change Date | Updated Section | Change Description | Change Rationale | Implementation Quarter | 12/20/2011 | All | New curriculum | | June 2012 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Credit hours: 4.5 Contact/Instructional hours: 60 (30 Theory, 30 Lab) Prerequisite: IS3110 Risk Management in Information Technology Security or equivalent Corequisite: None Table of Contents Course Overview 5 Course Summary 5 Critical Considerations 5 Instructional Resources 6 Required Resources 6 Additional Resources 6 Course Management 8 Technical Requirements 8 Test Administration and Processing 8 Replacement of Learning Assignments 9 Communication and Student Support 9 Academic Integrity 10 Grading 11 Course Delivery 13 Instructional Approach 13 Methodology 13 Facilitation Strategies 14 Unit Plans 15 Unit 1: Information Security Policy Management 15 Unit 2: Risk Mitigation and Business Support Processes 25 Unit 3: Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines 33 Unit 4: Information Systems Security Policy Framework 42 Unit 5: User Policies 50 Unit 6: IT Infrastructure Security Policies 58 Unit 7: Risk Management 66 Unit 8: Incident Response Team Policies 74 Unit 9: Implementing...
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...IS4550 SECURITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 14 CREATE USER POLICY UNIT 5 ASSIGNMENT 1 IS4550 SECURITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 14 CREATE USER POLICY UNIT 5 ASSIGNMENT 1 To: Hospital Administrators From: IT Security Specialist Subject: User Policy We understand the type of security policies that you currently have in place. However we are here to present to you what security, users, and possible threats to your mainframe issues can impose. In today’s society we deal with many types of hackers and they are not like the 1980’s. Today we deal with threats unlike ever before, some examples would be: The stakes are high as the Institute of Medicine (IOM) highlights in its recent publication related to privacy: “Breaches of an individual’s privacy and confidentiality may affect a person’s dignity and cause irreparable harm” and “[unauthorized disclosures] can result in stigma, embarrassment, and discrimination.” IOM: Beyond the HIPAA Privacy Rule—Enhancing Privacy, Improving Health Through Research, February 4, 2009” 1. So Many Mobile Devices, So Much Risk Mobile devices are ubiquitous in today's society, and the number and types of devices used by physicians, nurses, clinicians, specialists, administrators and staff – as well as patients and visitors – is growing at healthcare organizations across the country. Providing anywhere/anytime network access is essential, particularly when instant communication is required to ensure quality patient care. But these...
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...IS4550: Security Policies and Implementation Mr. Shane Stailey Edy Ngou Date: 09/20/2015 Lab week 1: Organization Wide Security management AUP worksheet ABC Credit Union Acceptable Use Policy Policy Statement The acceptable Use Policy is to ensure compliance with laws such as the Gramm-Leach-Bailey Act (GLBA) and the Federation trade commission (FTC). This policy is also to assist the Credit Union ensuring information technology (IT) security best practices with regard to it associates. Purpose / Objective The purpose of ABC Credit Union’s acceptable use policy is to define requirements for Credit Union acceptable use policies, and define the acceptable and unacceptable uses of computer equipment, internet / intranet / extranet related systems, and email by ABC Credit Union associates in the performance of their duties. This policy requires that all Credit Union electronic information systems be used for Credit Union business with minor exceptions. These rules are in place to protect the associates and ABC Credit Union. These objectives of this policy are: * To keep the business process in a high working order in order to achieve the maximum amount of profit gained. * To keep morale law, so that employees are constantly being replaced. Scope This policy applies to associates, contractors, consultants, and other workers at ABC Credit Union, including all personnel affiliated with third parties. Also this policy applies...
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...IS4550 Unit 1 Assignment 1 Internet-use policy for ABC Credit Union Purpose The purpose of this Acceptable Use Policy is to provide guidelines which will be applied in determining acceptable use of this Web site, and to notify you of the terms of this service. As a user of this service, you agree to comply with this policy, the stated acceptable uses and the terms of service. A signed Acceptable Use Policy must be signed by each faculty and staff. Online Conduct The intent of this policy is to make clear certain uses, which are and are not appropriate. ABC Credit Union will not monitor or judge all the content of information transmitted over this service, but will investigate complaints of possible inappropriate use. ABC Credit Union may at any time make determinations that particular uses are or are not appropriate with or without notice to you, according to the following guidelines. You must respect the privacy of others; for example: you shall not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to others, or represent themselves as another user unless explicitly authorized to do so by that user. You must respect the legal protection provided by copyright and license to programs and data. You must respect the integrity of computing and network systems; for example, you shall not intentionally develop or use programs that harass other users or infiltrate a computer, computing system or network and/or damage...
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...NT2670 Introduction to Information Security IS4680 IS4560 NT2580 NT2670 Email and Web Services Hacking and Introduction to Security Auditing for Compliance Countermeasures Information Security Email and Web Services NT1230 NT1330 Client-Server Client-Server Networking I Networking II IS3230 IS3350 NT1230 NT1330 Issues Client-Server Client-Server SecurityContext in Legal Access Security Networking I Networking II NT1110 NT1210 Structure and Introduction to ComputerLogic Networking IS3120 IS3110 NT1210 Network Risk Management in Introduction to General Education / General Studies NT2580 NT2799 Communications Information Technology Introduction to Information Security NSANetworking Capstone Project IS4550 NT2640 Security Policies and Implementation IP NT2640 Networking IP Networking PT2520...
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...Project for IS4550 Shurleen E. Wilson-Fye ITT-Duluth Ms. Brown Contents Coversheet ……………………………………………………………………………… 1 Glossary…………………………………………………………………………………….2-3 Overview, Purpose, Scope……………………..4-5 Training………………………………………………….5-6 Procedure………………………………………………….6 Policy……………….………………………………….….6-9 Policy 1: Information Systems Policy..…..10-13 Policy 2: Security of Laptop…………………..14-16 Policy 3: Clean Desk policy…….……………..17-18 Policy 4: Workstation Policy………………………19 Policy 6: Email Policy………………………..….20-21 Policy 7: Personnel policy………………….…22-23 Policy 9: Data Breach Policy………………...24-27 Policy 10: Software policy………………………29-31 Policy 11: Data and information classification……32 Policy 12: Internal Treats…………………………………….33 Policy 13: Policies and Procedures for Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)...34-35 Policy 14: Wireless LAN Security Policy……………………..36 IS security Awareness policy…………………………………..37-38 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………39 References……………………………………………………………………40 Overview: DSA contractors has been awarded a contract with the Department of Defense. Our next task is to revamp the companies’ policy to ensure compliance with DOD policy. All employees have to be retrained on new policy to ensure that DSA medicate violations. The attitudes and atmosphere of change will also be needed to ensure compliance with DOD standards. Training sessions is scheduled for all employees...
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