ITT Technical Institute IT255 Introduction to Information Systems Security Onsite Course SYLLABUS Credit hours: 4 Contact/Instructional hours: 50 (30 Theory Hours, 20 Lab Hours) Prerequisite(s) and/or Corequisite(s): Prerequisites: IT220 Network Standards and Protocols, IT221 Microsoft Network Operating System I, IT250 Linux Operating System Course Description: This course provides an overview of security challenges and strategies of counter measures in the information systems environment
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2. Cryptography: Overview An overview of the main goals behind using cryptography will be discussed in this section along with the common terms used in this field. Cryptography is usually referred to as "the study of secret", while nowadays is most attached to the definition of encryption. Encryption is the process of converting plain text "unhidden" to a cryptic text "hidden" to secure it against data thieves. This process has another part where cryptic text needs to be decrypted on the
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Answer the following questions a) What is the basic concept of interest? b) How is interest usually expressed? (In terms of the principal) Interested is usually expressed as a percent on the principal. c) What does the interest rate multiply on for simple interest? A 30-year loan for $100,000 with a rate of 6%. The monthly payment would be $599.56 for both the standard and simple interest mortgages. The interest due is calculated differently, however. On the standard mortgage, the 6% is
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1. Data Encryption Standard (DES): A predominant algorithm for the encryption of electronic data. It was influential in the advancement of modern cryptography in the academic world. 2. Rivest, Shamir and Adleman (RSA) encryption algorithm: Internet encryption and authentication system that uses an algorithm. It is most commonly used encryption and authentication algorithm used. 3. Triple DES: A block cipher, which applies the data encryption standard cipher algorithm three times to each data block
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Exam 1 1. Which edition of Windows includes DirectAccess and BranchCache? A. Windows 7 Enterprise B. Windows 7 Professional C. Windows 7 Home Basic D. Windows 7 Home Premium Answer: A Windows 7 Enterprise is targeted for managed environments, mainly large enterprises. It includes all features that Windows 7 offers, including BitLocker, BitLocker To Go, AppLocker,
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Richman Investments To: Don, IT supervisor From: XXXX,XXXXXXXXXX, IT Intern I was tasked with drafting a report on the Richman Investments “Internal Use Only” data classification standard. This report will address which IT Infrastructure domains are affected by the standard and in addition how they are affected. There are seven layers (domains) in the IT Infrastructure that are affected by this; however I will mainly focus on three. User Domain is the first layer in the IT Infrastructure
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Internet DMZ Equipment Policy 1.0 Purpose The purpose of this policy is to define standards to be met by all equipment owned and/or operated by Richman Investments located outside Richman Investment's corporate Internet firewalls. These standards are designed to minimize the potential exposure to Richman Investment from the loss of sensitive or company confidential data, intellectual property, damage to public image etc., which may follow from unauthorized use of Richman Investment
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Multi-Layered Security Outline To: Richman Investments Senior Management Outline includes: Security solutions for each of the seven domains. User Domain: This is where the first layer of defense starts for a layered security strategy. We will conduct security awareness training, restrict access for users to specific systems and programs, create an acceptable use policy, and track and monitor employee behaviors. Workstation Domain: Start by creating strong passwords to protect workstation
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TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT:Unit 5 Assignment 1: Testing and Monitoring Security Controls REFERENCE: Testing and Monitoring Security Controls (IT255.U5.TS1) How Grade: One hundred points total. See each section for specific points. Assignment Requirements Part 1:Identify at least two types of security events and baseline anomalies that might indicate suspicious activity. Explain why they might indicate suspicious activity.(Forty points. Twenty points for each event.) # | Security
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Part I The following outline presents the fundamental solutions for the safety of data and information that belongs to Richman Investments. As part of the general security plan of the organization the IT department puts together a proposal to provide multi-layered security strategies that can be applied at every level of the IT structure. The plan will lay out the importance of improving and safeguarding the levels of each domain and the process of protecting the information of the organization
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