minimize the number and impact of security incidents. 7. If you cannot cease the spreading, what should you do to protect your non-impacted mission critical IT infrastructure assets? This research project will explore the significance of the Stuxnet worm as a Call to action and focus attention on protecting, defending, detecting possibly Malicious activity, and responding to security incidents as well as mitigating risks that impact critical infrastructure. 8. When a security incident has been
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Antivirus is a computer software that has the capability to prevent and protect your computer from dangerous malicious codes. This software can offer a peace of mind even for experienced computer users, who doesn’t want to mess up with viruses. Antivirus programming works in two different ways. Firstly, it has a huge "lexicon" of virus database and it sweeps the files and documents in a system and tags them if they are known to be viral and also it screens the framework of any suspicious action
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IT for Decision Makers NETWORKING AND SECURITY ISSUES Handout 1 Overview Introduction Many organizations have invested vast amount of money in computer networks, only to find out that although it is providing means of improving the efficiency and productivity of the organization but it also exposes the Organization to possible attacks and threats. Such attacks have been the most challenging issue for most network administrators and a worrying topic for administrators. Organizations
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CSE 4482 Computer Security Management: Assessment and Forensics Introduction to Information Security Instructor: N. Vlajic, Fall 2010 Learning Objectives Upon completion of this material, you should be able to: • Define key terms and critical concepts of information security. List the key challenges of information security, and key protection layers. Describe the CNSS security model (McCumber Cube). Be able to differentiate between threats and attacks to information. Identify today’s
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Mid-term Exam Unit 1 Questions: 1. Explain the Morris Worm and its significance. It is considered to be the first Internet Worm. It was designed to count the number of systems connected to the Internet, however due to a flaw the worm replicated quickly and caused widespread slowdown across the globe. 2. Explain what____ hackers are. White-Hat- Those that know how hacking works but use skills for good Black-Hat – Those that through actions or stated intent, indicated that their hacking
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Unit 5. Exercise 1 Security Re: Manager In response to your questions regarding if Windows 7 includes protection against some internet threats. Windows 7 comes with Microsoft Security Essentials which helps defend against viruses, trojans, worms and spyware. Windows Defender runs in the background and notifies you when you need to take specific action. However, you can use it anytime to scan for malware if your computer isn’t working properly or you clicked a suspicious link online
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fraud, which exposes the website to threat from clients and any other external sources and internal fraud. Any fraudulent transactions being entered into the system from employees. Such transactions can also be introduced into the system by hackers or Trojan Horses, which resemble the real customers’ transactions. To prevent fraud, Fraud scoring must be used. It is a system of predictive fraud detection models or
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Security Monitoring Activities CMGT/442 May 21, 2012 Security Monitoring Activities Any company that considers data an asset must realize the importance of risk management. Managing risk helps a company identify vulnerabilities and allows actions to be taken to reduce or stop these vulnerabilities. Risk management is also helpful in the attainment of goals and higher profits by attempting to eliminate any risk that may cost the company extra money to rectify. This paper will discuss security
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for minimum levels of security that allow normal user functioning. Internal Information Technology Basic internal IT applications such as inventory, payroll, general ledger, and human resources are vulnerable to various risks. Risks include viruses, worms, identity theft, money and proprietary misappropriations. Internal controls as described by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO, 2010) as processes providing a reasonable assurance of operations efficiency
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Name___________________________________ TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 1) Wireless networks are vulnerable to penetration because radio frequency bands are easy to scan. 1) _______ 2) Viruses can be spread through e-mail. 2) _______ 3) Public key encryption uses two keys. 3) _______ 4) Packet filtering catches most types of network attacks. 4) _______ 5) Biometric authentication
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