Securing and Protecting Information Securing and Protecting Information CMGT/400 May 27, 2013 Securing and Protecting Information Introduction The last few years have been marked by numerous malicious applications that have increasingly targeted online activities. As the number of online activities continues to grow strong, ease of Internet use and increasing use base has perfected the criminal targets. Therefore, attacks on numerous users can be achieved at a single click. The methods
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three Linux security technologies which are, SELinux, chroot jail and iptables. As you read into this research you will see that they are split up into their own catagories so that it is easy to read information on whichever topic you would like. SELinux As part of its Information Assurance mission, the National Security Agency has long been involved with the computer security research community in investigating a wide range of computer security topics including operating system security. Recognizing
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370 – Information Security – Week #4-1 attendance check 1. Read the article “Privacy and Security / Emotion and Security” by Rose McDermott published in Communications of ACM, February 2012: http://dotlrn.aubg.bg/dotlrn/classes/departmentofcomputerscience/sINF370/INF370S12/file-storage/view/Handouts/Privacy_and_Security_-_Emotion_and_Security-Communications_of_ACM-February2012.pdf Make a short resume (about 200 words) of the publication. Responses to presumed threats or attacks
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Describe the three strategies people often use to make security decisions. The three strategies or choices that individuals commonly use are Rule-Based Decisions, Relativistic Decisions, and Rational Decisions (Smith, 2013). Rule-Based Decisions are “made for us external circumstances or established, widely accepted guidelines” (Smith, Page Three). Then there are Relativistic Decisions that attempt to “outdo others who are faced with similar security problems” (Smith, 2013). Finally, Rational Decisions
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Business and Information Technology, Block B1-3A, Leisure Commerce Square | Consultation Hours | : | Tuesday : 2.30 pm – 4.30p.m Thursday : 2.30 pm – 4.30p.m jk | Telephone | : | 03-76277373 | E-mail | : | iznora@unitar.my | Tutors (Optional) | : | | | | | | | Course Synopsis The course contains current issues in Information and Communication Technology that focus on the area of information science, computer networking, multimedia, medical informatics and information security and computer
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A Case Study on How to Manage the Theft of Information Robert M Polstra III Kennesaw State University 2004 Westwood Rd Smyrna, GA 30080 404-641-8937 rpolstra@hotmail.com ABSTRACT 1. INTRODUCTION This paper shows the importance that management plays in the protection of information and in the planning to handle a security breach when a theft of information happens. Recent thefts of information that have hit major companies have caused concern. These thefts were caused by companies’
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Improving Security Postures. 1 Glen Sayarot – 87030 NETSEC200 Coleman University Improving Security Postures 2 Abstract This paper will review the security procedures of a basic organizational network. The security protocols involved, and implementation of those protocols, and the possible improvements that can streamline productivity without compromising security issues. One of the most overlooked aspects of network design is not the potential for growth, but that of security. When
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inform on the situation. The protection of the customer’s information should be the highest priority next to the company’s files. GDI Roles and Responsibilities The CSM will be responsible for the network and all its components in GDI. The staff will consist of 11 personnel who will assist in this endeavor. Policy Directives Information Security Policy Policy Information security is the protection of information from threats in order to ensure business continuity, minimize business risks
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organization’s size. In the case of the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS), a risk management plan is critical in making sure the data that DLIS handles is protected. Loss or stolen information from DLIS can affect military assets. A plan needs to be made to be able to follow procedures in the event of an incident and to help mitigate data loss. Risk Management Outline 1.0 Introduction 2.1 Purpose and Objectives 2.0 Identify Threats 3.2 Attacks from the Internet 3
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17 critical infrastructures that’s included in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan. The Department of Homeland Security, General Services Administration and the Federal Protective Service (FPS) were given the responsibilities as co-leads and Federal interface for this sector by PPD-21. The government facilities sector will arrange for the protection, safety, and security of all government assets, employees, and visitors to the facilities under its sector, as well as balanced management of
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