Preventing Security Breaches: Collaborative Summary BIS/221 05/25/2015 Preventing Security Breaches: Collaborative Summary When it comes to protecting the consumer’s information it not only includes the information contained on your personal bank/retailer card but also the information that you are required to enter on such self-service retail platforms such as KIOSK. According to the article, KIOSK Information Systems (KIOSK), offers licensing options for deplorers
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confidentiality (assurance that the information is shared only among authorized persons or organizations); integrity (assurance that the information is complete and uncorrupted); and availability (assurance that the information systems and the necessary data are available for use when they are needed). These three components are frequently used to conveniently articulate the objectives of a security program that must be used in harmony to assure an information system is secure and usable. 2
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Advanced Persistent Threats Against RSA Tokens John Valachovic Dr. Nelson Stewart CIS 502 April 25, 2013 Abstract In this paper I will look at RSA tokens and describe a successful APT attack. I will disclose the attack methods used and explain why they were successful. I will also explain the best methods available to control and prevent these attacks. With new emerging technologies organizations may reduce the APT threat. Advanced Persistent Threats Against RSA Tokens Advance persistent
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Using clues from the automatically generated IDS alarms, forensic examiners can pinpoint which system logs to further examine. Internet Service Provider Records Internet addresses, email header information, time stamps on messaging help the analyst piece together interactions and processes that will give them a snapshot of the crime committed. Evidence can be found on the Internet such as chat rooms, instant messaging and websites. Malware Installation
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with breaches of network security. The incident highlighted three major shortcomings of the company's existing network security infrastructure: (1) a third party was responsible for the company's internal network security, (2) iPremier's information technology was outdated, and (3) iPremier's standards and procedures for dealing with security issues were out-of-date and poorly defined. Information security is necessary for protecting valuable information. Inadequate security could lead to a loss in
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PHYSICAL SECURITY p.64 Required: 1. Why are the auditors of Avatar stressing the need to have a better physical environment for the server? If Avatar has proper software controls in place, would that not be enough to secure the information? Ans. Auditors of Avatar are stressing the need to have a better physical environment for the server to secure and protect the infrastructure itself (hardware, sorftware and networking devices) as well as the information they hold from possible threats. The company
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Hardware, software and the data that resides in and among computer systems must be protected against security threats that exploit vulnerabilities. Organizations must therefore impose appropriate controls to monitor for, deter and prevent security breaches. Three areas have been considered, in a typical sense, as the basic critical security requirements for data protection: confidentiality is used to assure privacy; principles of integrity assure systems are changed in accordance with authorized
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Identifying Potential Malicious Attacks, Threats and Vulnerabilities Jordan Treichler Strayer University CIS333 Professor Roden February 1, 2015 Identifying Potential Malicious Attacks, Threats and Vulnerabilities Introduction From an Information Security Engineer's point of view, a videogame development company has many resources, sensitive data and intellectual property which must be safeguarded. The existing network is comprised of two firewalls, one external firewall housing the entire
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Employee’s Security Vulnerabilities and the Affects on Organization’s Information Technology University Maryland University College Employee’s Security Vulnerabilities and the Affects on Organization’s Information Technology Cyber security vulnerabilities and threats are real and constant. Information technology breakthroughs have given our adversaries cheaper and often effective cyber weapons to harm U.S. computer networks and systems (Gen Alexander, 2011). Unfortunately, our adversaries
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