Contents 1.1) Computer threats categories 2 This attack covers: 2 2.) Bob signs up for internet banking. 3 2.1) how the security scheme works 3 2.2) is it secure against dongle theft 3 2.3) if safe from eavesdropping, does this eliminate need for dongle 3 2.4) the cryptographic primitives used 3 2.5) purpose of the serial number 3 2.6) does the serial number need to be randomly generated 3 Computer security and protecting our systems 4 Bibliography 5
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Multi-Layered Security Plan The following Multi-Layered Security Plan outline I am submitting for approval and implementation for Richman Investments, will provide a sound security plan for the firms most important mission critical assets, identifying and reducing vulnerabilities, Risks and threats to the firms confidential proprietary intelligence, sensitive customer data and other important assets within each of the Seven Domains that make up the core for the
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customer directly if they found unusual transaction and verify with the real customer if they truly buying something big. 1. Two-step verification Although much of today's digital world is password-protected, a recent survey from security technology company McAfee found that 37 percent of people use the same password for multiple online accounts. That really simplifies things for a hacker: If a hacker is able to obtain login credentials for one online account, he or she will likely be able to use that
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understanding how to damage it without any real repercussions. 4. Explain two different password policies that can be enforced on an Oracle Server. A: A password is the first defense in maintaining a secure account. The default password for all unlocked accounts needs to be changed either during or immediately after an install. Passwords should also follow strong security standards, creating strong passwords for
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Below is my quantitative data findings on the threats and vulnerabilities our qualitative research founded in our look into your company. First we will provide some recent attacks that have happened to other companies. Second we will let you know how likely the attack is to occur at your company. Third we will provide you the real number data to support the idea if you should spend money or not on improving your protection from this type of attack. Spoofing: In 2006 banks were targeted by attackers
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lead to a Lawsuit filed by client for loss of data/ Misuse of Clients Data | Risk To Organization | Low | High | High downtime cost as organization will not function without client data | Phishing, Password Cracking | Theft of data/information can be avoided by putting proper encryption / password policy in Place. Also timely backup of data can help data revovery. | | | Recover | Recover Data | organization | Active | 2 | 3 | Building fire or explosion | All assets within a company(
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2014). A2. Password Requirements Password Requirements The REVISED portions of new user section now stipulates: “Passwords must be at least (1) nine characters long and contain a combination of upper- and lowercase letters, have at least 1 number, and have at least a single special character. Shared passwords are not permitted on any system under any circumstances. (2) must use the password reset tool that asks three challenge questions set by the user.” (Guidelines for Password Management
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transactions per year, we would need to conduct an annual internal audit, in addition to the PCI scans. Some of the basics for PCI functionality includes, network hardening on web applications to protect cardholder data, including (but not excluded to) password policy enforcement, encryption, maintaining secure systems, keeping systems up to date on anti-virus, restricting business access to cardholder data, restricting physical access to data, tracking and monitoring access to all network resources, regular
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technology does not mean that passcodes will no longer be used. Passcode is a must! If the sensor breaks or something happens to your finger, you need a way to get back into your phone. Other Apple services, such as iCloud or iTunes, will still require passwords, as fingerprint readers cannot always be used for them. However, purchases can be made using the Touch ID. According to Apple, this new technology will prove to be exciting to its users. A simple four-digit passcode will no longer always need to
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very important that IT department keep workstations update to date with latest and relevant software updates, security patches, and antivirus/malware protection. The workstations will be accessible with a user define password that must meet password requirements set by IT Security. Password typically will require upper and lower case letters, special character, a number, be minimum 8 characters, will not contains parts of username and personal information and will need to be changed every 30-60 days
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