... When implementing a security policy many elements should be considered. For example, the size of the organization, the industry, classification of the data processed, and even the organization’s work load must be taken into account. As with any industry, selecting the proper security framework for an insurance organization should be done cautiously. This is because having too strict of a policy may inconvenience the employees or even their customers. Because of this, consultants must bear in mind that the information handled by insurance organizations is not as sensitive as a healthcare organization, for example. Nonetheless, establishing compliance is important to protect customer information and abide by U.S laws and regulations. Organizations must also identify and address some of the framework implementation challenges that may arise. These challenges are not exclusive to one organization, but all who develop a security policy framework. It is up to the organization to be able to overcome these issues with the proper strategies. IT Security Framework for the Insurance Company An ideal security framework the insurance company should abide by is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001. This standard explains the requirements for companies to meet their Information Security Management System (ISMS) needs. It provides companies with guidance to establish, implement, maintain, and improve their information security (“An introduction to ISO...
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...Tra Johnson Ruben Barragan Bernie Rodriguez Unit 3 Assignment 1: Security Policy Frameworks 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. 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...
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...ASSIGNMENT 1 IT SECURITY POLICY FRAMEWORK To purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/cis-462-wk-4-assignment-1-it-security-policy-framework/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM CIS 462 WK 4 ASSIGNMENT 1 IT SECURITY POLICY FRAMEWORK CIS 462 WK 4 Assignment 1 - IT Security Policy Framework Establishing an effective Information Technology Security Policy Framework is critical in the development of a comprehensive security program. Additionally, there are many security frameworks that organizations commonly reference when developing their security programs. Review the security frameworks provided by NIST (SP 800-53), ISO / IEC 27000 series, and COBIT. Assume that you have been hired as a consultant by a medium-sized insurance organization and have been asked to draft an IT Security Policy Framework. You may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment. Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you: 1. Select a security framework, describe the framework selected, and design an IT Security Policy Framework for the organization. 2. Describe the importance of and method of establishing compliance of IT security controls with U.S. laws and regulations, and how organizations can align their policies and controls with the applicable regulations. 3. Analyze the business challenges within each of the seven (7) domains in developing an effective IT Security Policy Framework. More Details...
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...Reflecting on Exchange Server 2010 Author Note This assignment is being submitted on September 18, 2013, for N234/CET2810C Section 01 Microsoft Exchange Server course. Reflecting on Exchange Server 2010 All’s I can say is “Wow!” boy am I glad that’s over. This class has probably been the most difficult class that I have taken throughout my whole associate’s degree course. But in my defense I was taken six classes all together this term and trust me when I say this “never again”. Trying to juggle Cisco and Exchange at the same time was difficult by itself. The most important things that I have learned during my experience in this Exchange course have been, migration techniques for updating older versions of Exchange to newer versions, I also learned about the different roles associated with Exchange like the Edge Transport role which protects the users against things such as spam and viruses. The Hub Transport role which handles the flow of messaging from one place to another. I also learned about mail transfer protocols such as SMTP which is the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and its used for sending messages over the internet from server to server, but when you have mail coming in from the outside and from all over the place its best to use SMPT over TLS also called SSL, SSL is used for protecting your emails with encryption one way is by using the key system. I also learned about RPC encryption which is known for protecting outlook clients from malicious attacks...
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...SECURITY POLICY TEMPLATE A security policy is the essential basis on which an effective and comprehensive security program can be developed. This critical component is the primary way in which the agency security plan is translated into specific, measurable, and testable goals and objectives. The security policies developed must establish a consistent notion of what is and what is not permitted with respect to control of access to your information resources. They must bond with the business, technical, legal, and regulatory environment of your agency. The following is a recommended outline of the components and characteristics of a security policy template. A sample Acceptable Use Policy using this outline is attached for your reference as Appendix A. Section 1 – Introduction: A purpose should be stated in the introduction section. This should provide the reader with a brief description of what this policy will state and why it is needed. The security stance of your agency should be stated here. Section 2 – Roles and Responsibilities: It is important that the policy detail the specific responsibilities of each identifiable user population, including management, employees and residual parties. Section 3 – Policy Directives: This section describes the specifics of the security policy. It should provide sufficient information to guide the development and implementation of guidelines and specific security procedures. Section 4 – Enforcement, Auditing...
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...Question 3 Which of the following is a weakness that allows a threat to be realized or to have an effect on an asset? Answer Risk Threat Vulnerability Downtime 2.5 points Question 4 In which domain of a typical IT infrastructure do service level agreements (SLAs) figure prominently? Answer LAN LAN-to-WAN WAN Remote Access 2.5 points Question 5 Which domain of a typical IT infrastructure includes cabling, servers, and wireless access points? Answer User Workstation LAN Remote Access 2.5 points Question 6 An AUP is part of a layered approach to security and it supports confidentiality. What else supports confidentiality? Answer Threat monitoring Vulnerability assessments Data classification standards Security awareness policies 2.5 points Question 7 Which law requires all types of financial institutions to protect customers' private financial information? Answer GLBA SOX FISMA CIPA 2.5 points Question 8 Which of the following is any weakness in a system that makes it possible for a threat to cause it harm? Answer Risk Backdoor Vulnerability Exploit 2.5 points Question 9 What is a characteristic of VoIP? Answer Uses the same physical network as data Offers economy of scale Both...
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...Performing a Vulnerability Assessment 3 Enabling Windows Active Directory and User Access Controls 4 Using Group Policy Objects and Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer for Change Control 5 Performing Packet Capture and Traffic Analysis 6 Implementing a Business Continuity Plan 7 Using Encryption to Enhance Confidentiality and Integrity 8 Performing a Web Site and Database Attack by Exploiting Identified Vulnerabilities 9 Eliminating Threats with a Layered Security Approach 10 Impementing an Information Systems Security Policy# Lab Title 1 Performing Reconnaissance and Probing using Common Tools 2 Performing a Vulnerability Assessment 3 Enabling Windows Active Directory and User Access Controls 4 Using Group Policy Objects and Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer for Change Control 5 Performing Packet Capture and Traffic Analysis 6 Implementing a Business Continuity Plan 7 Using Encryption to Enhance Confidentiality and Integrity 8 Performing a Web Site and Database Attack by Exploiting Identified Vulnerabilities 9 Eliminating Threats with a Layered Security Approach 10 Impementing an Information Systems Security Policy# Lab Title 1 Performing Reconnaissance and Probing using Common Tools 2 Performing a Vulnerability Assessment 3 Enabling Windows Active Directory and User Access Controls 4 Using Group Policy Objects and Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer for Change Control 5 Performing Packet Capture and Traffic Analysis 6 Implementing a Business Continuity...
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...SECURITY POLICY TEMPLATE A security policy is the essential basis on which an effective and comprehensive security program can be developed. This critical component is the primary way in which the agency security plan is translated into specific, measurable, and testable goals and objectives. The security policies developed must establish a consistent notion of what is and what is not permitted with respect to control of access to your information resources. They must bond with the business, technical, legal, and regulatory environment of your agency. The following is a recommended outline of the components and characteristics of a security policy template. A sample Acceptable Use Policy using this outline is attached for your reference as Appendix A. Section 1 – Introduction: A purpose should be stated in the introduction section. This should provide the reader with a brief description of what this policy will state and why it is needed. The security stance of your agency should be stated here. Section 2 – Roles and Responsibilities: It is important that the policy detail the specific responsibilities of each identifiable user population, including management, employees and residual parties. Section 3 – Policy Directives: This section describes the specifics of the security policy. It should provide sufficient information to guide the development and implementation of guidelines and specific security procedures. Section 4 – Enforcement, Auditing...
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...sections of an Information Security Policy. Final Project Timeline You should budget your time wisely and work on your project throughout the course. As outlined below, the assignments in the course are designed to assist you in creating your final project Information Security Policy. If you complete your course activities and use the feedback provided by the instructor, you will be on the right track to successfully complete your final project of creating an Information Security Policy. □ Week One: Introduction Review the two company profiles provided in your syllabus and select the one you will use for your final project company. You design the Information Security Policy for this company throughout the course. Once you have decided which company you are using, it may not be changed; therefore, considerable thought should be put into this decision. Next, decide which type of information security policy—program-level, program-framework, issue-specific, or system-specific—is appropriate for your final project company. Assignment: Final Project Information Security Policy: Introduction Complete and submit Appendix C. Note. Section 1 Introduction of Appendix C corresponds to Section 2 of Appendix B in the final compilation due in Week Nine. In completing Appendix C, provide an overview of your final project company, describe the type of security policy that is appropriate for your scenario, and explain your security goals in terms of confidentiality...
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...SA SERIES SSL VPN APPLIANCES PRODUCT LINE PRESENTATION Submitted by: RADIUS Consulting Ghana Limited AGENDA 1. SSL VPN Market Overview 2. SSL VPN Use Cases 3. Access Control and AAA 4. End-to-End Security 5. Junos Pulse 6. Secure Meeting 7. Business Continuity with SSL VPN 8. Hardware, Management and High Availability 2 www.radiusconsultingghana.com Copyright © 2010 Juniper Networks, Inc. www.juniper.net BUSINESS CHALLENGE: GRANT ACCESS VS. ENFORCE SECURITY Maximize Productivity with Access... Allow partner access to applications (Extranet portal) Increase employee productivity by providing anytime, anywhere access (Intranet, E-mail, terminal services) …While Enforcing Strict Security Allow access only to necessary applications and resources for certain users Mitigate risks from unmanaged endpoints Customize experience and access for diverse user groups (partners, suppliers, employees) Enable provisional workers (contractors, outsourcing) Enforce consistent security policy Support myriad of devices (smartphones, laptops, kiosks) …And the Solution Must Achieve Positive ROI Minimize initial CAPEX costs Lower ongoing administrative and support OPEX costs 3 www.radiusconsultingghana.com Copyright © 2010 Juniper Networks, Inc. www.juniper.net THE SOLUTION: JUNIPER NETWORKS SA SERIES SSL VPN APPLIANCES Mobile User – Cafe Secure SSL access to remote users from any device or location Easy access from Web-browsers – no client software to manage...
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...electrical disturbances, and hardware failures. LAN-to-WAN Domain Solutions Effective logical access control starts with defining system-specific security policies that clearly and concisely state what protection mechanisms are to be enforced in order to achieve security requirements for a system. Thus the security policies are formalized by security models and implemented by security mechanisms providing access controls that minimize both internal and external threats. Some of the controls that could be used after a sound security policy is in place are: Encryption of data Multi-Protocol Label Switching Implementing a proxy server for remote services Use of firewalls Protocol implementation IP address rules Port filtering Adding a DMZ for anonymous users Using Dual-Homed ISP connections in case the primary ISP fails Using an IDS & IPS Data leakage security appliances Web-content filtering Traffic monitoring devices LAN-to-WAN configuration Change management (to avoid unauthorized changes to the network infrastructure) Secured location of critical LAN-to-WAN devices FCAPS for network management Network Access Control (NAC) defining requirements for accessing the network Redundant routers and firewalls to avoid bottlenecks in the network Backup and Recovery policies and solutions Use of VPNs for remote access Load-balancing techniques Use of...
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...CMIT320 Security Policy Paper Week 3 Table of Contents Introduction: GDI background and given problem……………………………………… 1 Important Assets…………………………………………………………………………. 2 Security Architecture for GDI…………………………………………………………… 3 Twenty Possible Security Policies………………………………………………………. 4 Details and Rationale of the Twenty Security Policies………………………………….. 5 Twelve Security Policies that should be Applied to GDI……………………………….. 6 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………..… 7 References……………………………………………………………………………….. 8 Outline I. Introduction a. Briefly discuss the background of GDI. b. Also, discuss about the given problem of the IT security, infrastructure, cost, etc. II. Discuss the important assets of the company that need protection c. Asset identification: “Identity and quantify the company’s assets” (Meyers, 2009, p. 215) i. Important assets include: 1. Computer network equipment (Meyers, 2009, p. 215) 2. Data (Meyers, 2009, p. 215) 3. Servers, printers 4. Routers, firewalls, switches, wireless devices, etc. d. Access control methods: sensitivity, integrity, availability (Meyers, 2009, p. 157). e. Risk and threat assessment: “Identify and access the possible security vulnerabilities and threats” (Meyers, 2009, p. 215). f. Identify solutions and countermeasures: “Identify a cost-effective solution to protect assets” (Meyers, 2009, p. 215)...
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...Information Security Policy Gennie Diamond Axia College of University of Phoenix IT/244 – Intro to IT Security October 10, 2010 Executive Summary The goals of this information security policy will be to state the principles and guidelines for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information and resources for XYZ Energy. This policy will set forth requirements for securing the network’s confidential information and data communications infrastructure, in addition to defining detailed policies in the areas of physical security, access control, and network security. Assumptions of the security plan defines physical security at each site for the environment around the network including entry control at each facility, the need and responsibilities of security staff, and issues around security in common areas. Information system security defines workplace protection and guidelines for storage, protection, and maintenance of hardware and network equipment. Access control policies address user enrollment and all network access privileges, along with identification and authentication process policies. Finally, network policies are defined for granting and managing network access while still protecting sensitive company data. Project constraints can include, but are not limited to, availability of resources needed to provide appropriate security for each defined security goal; time restraints for meeting these goals;...
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...Department of Defense (DoD) Ready The task is establish security policies for my firm of approximately 390 employees and make them Department of Defense (DoD) compliant. To achieve this goal, a list of compliance laws must be compiled to make sure we me the standard. I will outline the controls placed on the computing devices that are being utilized by company employees. I will develop a plan for implementation of the new security policy. The task of creating a security policy to make my firm DoD complaint starts with knowing what laws to become complaint with. There an array of laws to adhere to, but I have listed the majors laws that the firm must comply with. The following is a list of laws that the firm must become complaint with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). The DFARS contains requirements of law, DoD-wide policies, delegations of FAR authorities, deviations from FAR requirements, and policies/procedures that have a significant effect on the public (DPAP, 2014). The following is a list of standards for handling unclassified DoD information retrieved from Hogan Lovells website (2016). • prohibiting the posting of any DOD information on websites unless they are restricted to users that provide user ID/password, digital certificate, or similar credentials • using the “best level of security and privacy available” for transmissions of any DOD information transmitted via email, text messaging, and similar technologies; • transmitting...
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