Linux handles security through three basic concepts, SELinux, chroot jail and iptables. Each concept is designed to target a specific need in the security spectrum. SELinux works at the kernel level and enforces mandatory access control, chroot jail works within the file system and iptables handles routing of data. In the following paragraphs I will discuss some details of each discipline. SELinux can be traced back to the National Security Agency (NSA) when they got involved in trying to create
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can reduce crime by directly affecting human behavior”. It helps to provide support in loss and crime through proper facility construction and procedures. CPTED provides three main approaches to provide overall security. Which include natural access control, natural surveillance, and natural territorial reinforcement. It’s the best approach to build a facility through the CPTED approach. It’s also best to follow proper maintenance and procedures pertaining to physical security. For examples facility
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ROLES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY PRINCIPLES FOR INFORMATION SECURITY AT Risk management Information security policy Security organization Classification and control of assets Information security in connection with users of 's services Information security regarding physical conditions IT communications and operations management Access control Information systems acquisition, development and maintenance Information security incident management Continuity planning Compliance 8 10 10 11 11 12 13
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is not operating correctly, it may be possible that the IT manager is not notified at all. W- IE has indicated that in-house technicians have full access to the live environment. I- IT person can change an application without obtaining approval from the appropriate person or without the user testing the change. R- that technicians have access to a test environment only. Before the change is introduced to
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of designing a remote access control policy for establishing secure access between remote offices across several different states. Establishing this policy will protect the company and employees against attacks that may cost them tons of money and even their jobs. The policy will define several different security practices that employees need to adhere to in order to keep the network safe. These policies will be dictated through an AUP and signed by all employees with access to the network. The employees
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SSCP for Richman Investments Security Plan Outline for Richman Investments User Domain • Restrict access to data and applications that is not required for employee to do their job. • Review and Revise user conduct and security polices every six months. • Conduct annual security training seminars with system users and staff. Conducting annual security training for the user in the user domain will cover the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for which users will be informed of what is and what
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AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS SE571 Principles of Information Security and Privacy Phase II Course Project Company Overview Aircraft Solutions (AS) is a recognized leader in the design and fabrication of component products and services for companies in the electronics, commercial, defense, and aerospace industry. Located in Southern California, AS has a dedicated, trained workforce and maintains a large capacity plant and extensive equipment to meet customer requirements. Much of the equipment is automated
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Best practices for Disaster Recovery. Research Assignment 9 Robert Montini (18738519) Mr. Troianos Research Assignment 9 Robert Montini (18738519) Mr. Troianos Best practices for securing SQL Server. Best Practices for Disaster Recovery. Bad things happen, but to a corporation, entity or country, a bad thing happening to its server is worse than bad. It’s a Disaster. The loss of crucial information, records and vital statistics can bring the death to whatever the data base is associated
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Week 1 Access Control, Authentication, and Auditing 1 • AAA : - Group of Processes - Goal is to Provide CIA • CIA : - Confidentiality - Integrity - Availability 2 Access Control • Defined as - Hardware component E.G. Smart Card, Biometric Device, routers, (RAS,VPNs) - Software component E.G. RAS, VPNs, Shared resource permissions assigned by NOS - policy E.G. rules defining operation of S/W to limit access to resources 3 • Access Control sets the conditions of access. •
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appropriate access controls is vulnerable. Weak passwords can be cracked. Permissions that aren’t assigned properly allow unauthorized access. LAN to WAN Domain: Users can visit risky web sites and download and execute infected software. Firewalls with unnecessary ports open allow access to the internal network from the internet. WAN Domain: Any public facing server is susceptible to DoS and DDoS attacks. A FTP server that allows anonymous uploads can host worms from hackers. Remote Access Domain:
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