Case Study 1: The Critical Need for Information Security Due Week 2 and worth 100 points Access the ACM Digital Library by following the steps below: Students: 1. Login to iCampus. 2. From iCampus, click STUDENT SERVICES>> Learning Resources Center >> Databases. 3. Scroll down to "Information Systems/Computing". 4. Select “ACM Digital Library” below the heading. 5. Enter your library username and password. Faculty: 1. Login to Blackboard: bb.strayer
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2 Essay Johnathan Terrance NT2580: Introduction to Information Security Brian Alley May 10, 2014 I have been given the task 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
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Information Security Threats Mitigation By Francis Nsofwa Mubanga Keller Graduate School of Management Devry University Professor Sandra Kirkland SE572 July 14th, 2011 Table of Contents Introduction 1 Steps 1 Denial-of-Service attacks (DoS) 1 Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks (DDoS) 1 Masquerading and IP Spoofing attacks 2 Smurf attacks 2 Land .c attacks 2 Man-in-the-Middle attacks 3 Conclusion 3 References 4 Introduction Our company faces the largest
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INFORMATION SECURITY IN THE DIGITAL WORLD NAME Abstract Information security is the process of detecting and preventing unauthorized users access to your network, computer, and ultimately your personal information. Information security is huge and many casual users do not even think about it, or if they do, only as an afterthought. This is one of the worst things that you can do in this day and age especially with the abundance of
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electronic health information systems is maintaining the security of the data. As a healthcare organization, patient privacy and confidentiality must be ensured. State and federal mandates such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) require that physician-patient privacy be maintained. Security Rule, 45, CFR Parts 160, 162, and 164 governs the requirements for requirements for the minimum-security necessary to protect electronic health information for covered entities
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CASE STUDY 2 AN INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY BREACH AT FIRST FREEDOM CREDIT UNION Introduction The case is about an information system security breach at First Freedom Credit Union, a financial institution in the Southern part of the United States. First Choice Credit Union (FFCU has seven branches located throughout the metropolitan area. One branch is located at the FFFCU headquarters. Most employees at the FFCU has at least 5 years of service. The credit card information of 200,000 members
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Wireless Physical Layer Security: An Information Theoretic Approach DISSERTATION Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By Onur Ozan K¨yl¨o˘lu, B.S., M.S. o u g Graduate Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering The Ohio State University 2010 Dissertation Committee: Hesham El Gamal, Adviser C. Emre K¨ksal o Ness B. Shroff Atilla Eryılmaz c Copyright by Onur Ozan K¨yl¨ o˘lu o u g 2010
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JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES LABORATORY MANUAL TO ACCOMPANY Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications 1E REVISED 38542_FMxx.indd i 9/5/12 10:48 AM World Headquarters Jones & Bartlett Learning 5 Wall Street Burlington, MA 01803 978-443-5000 info@jblearning.com www.jblearning.com Jones & Bartlett Learning books and products are available through most bookstores and online booksellers. To contact Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Internet Information Security: The Problems and Solutions Chenlong Wu PRE-SESSIONAL COURSE July 2011 The Language Centre EFL Unit University of Glasgow Introduction: As a useful instrument in modern life, the internet has revolutionized life styles in recent years. Generally, the internet popularization over the world facilitates academic research, communication and entertainment. Nevertheless, problems exist in various aspects, such as misuse of the Internet, Internet
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(Whitman & Mattord, 2011, p. 114) What is privacy in an information security context? It refers to how the info supplied by users will be protected. Is the data confidential, or will it be accessed by anyone? Will it be protected from others? Can you expect reasonably that your personal/confidential information will be protected? 3. (Whitman & Mattord, 2011, p. 114) How does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 affect information security managers? 4. (Whitman & Mattord, 2011, p. 114) How
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