It is set up with a network security key when is enabled, the key encrypts the data that is sends from one computer to another computer across the network; unfortunately this is a very vulnerable systems and is very easy to crack (Microsoft, 2015). The WEP was one of the earlier efforts when it came to protecting a network. It has three settings off or no security, 64-bit is a weak security and 128-bit he best of the three options it has better security. It is not a very difficult system to break into and the use of it reduces the performance a little bit. Running this network at its default setting meant that anyone would be able to log into the network.
Making cyber bullying a criminal offense would be a ridiculous and near impossible task. Not only would convicting a cyber bully be extremely difficult, but more importantly, making cyber bullying a crime would not reduce the damage caused by bullying. My first contention is that it would be extremely difficult to convict a cyber bully of their crime. According to Jonathon Strickland; Discovery News; April 1, 2010, “Cyber bullying is just an extension of classic bullying and that it should be handled on the local level. This proves that there is almost no defined difference between cyber bullying and regular bullying, so it should be handled as if it were regular bullying.
9/8/2013 SEC280 Case Study Week 1 Case Study: Ping Sweeps and Port Scans Ping sweeps and port scans are not an immediate threat to the company. While it may be used by an attacker to build a profile against the company, it can also be used by an administrator to gather information about the company. Although it is not an immediate threat, it should still be monitored for potential threats because it is a common way for hackers to attempt to break a network. In the following document, more will be discussed about what ping sweeps and port scans are and how they are used to gather information about a company’s network. What is a ping sweep and how does it work?
To be prepared for anything is hard to do but with research and good instincts a business could be and feel safe from manmade and natural disasters. Physical security can be used to fix any gaps or problems with security. They may bring in surveillance, fences, hiring someone for the front desk, security badges for employees, guards at entrances. Anything that could prevent unwanted visitors that would be the proper type of security for the business will be considered. Computer programs like firewalls and back up programs to prevent cyber crime.
Layering can be thought of as a medieval castle, or in modern terms, defense in depth. The idea behind it is to make our Keep (data, network infrastructure) safe from the barbarians (hackers, corporate spies). The idea behind layering is to make it hard and un-profitable for the bad guy to breach our network. It’s accomplished by using hardware devices like Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). Software devices used are; firewalls, Host intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS), and Antivirus/Malware scanners.
Although, the claims against Microsoft may have very well been valid, I believe they were just doing what they could to gain a competitive edge in this capitalistic market but by fraudulent means. During the trial the Department of Justice found that not only had Microsoft violated a “1994 consent decree which forced computer makers to include its Internet browser as a part of the installation of Windows software,” (Dickinson v Microsoft) but they also threatened personal computer (PC) manufacturers with
The government does not pay employees to watch videos or send personal emails; it pays them to further the government's mission. Stealing time and electronic resources from the government can be just as costly as stealing physical equipment. The security risks posed by improper computer usage can also be extremely dangerous to the Army. Browsing unauthorized websites can expose a computer to viruses or attacks from malicious hackers. Even unclassified computers may contain sensitive or FOUO information which may harm the Army.
In these studies, the conversation itself was as distracting as dialing or retrieving messages. People who talk on a cell phone while driving develop an extremely narrow focus, and become unaware of many of the things happening around them on the road. Naturally, the lobbyists for the cellular communications industry are fighting at every legislative level to eliminate or void any bans. Verizon, which has some 28 million cell phone users, is determined that its $14.95 headset would circumvent any bans. However, the second argument is a valid one: for the most part, cell phones are a convenience, and not really necessary, even as some people argue the point.
Lab 4.3: Question 42: Memo To: Bill Sevier’s Supervisor From: Bill Sevier Date: July 13, 2012 Subject: Encryption Encryption running on our wireless network would be so crucial to our safety and security of our network because of the simple fact that our employees personal financial information as well as delicate information of the company. If our wireless network remains to be unencrypted, then be are risking high level information to be released in wrong hands, thus possibly risking the security of the company itself. In summary, the wireless network would be well protected if it was encrypted, and would be much safer to exist when encrypted. Lab 4.4: Wireless Network Configuration DEFAULT USERNAME AND PASSWORD OF LINKSYS DEVICE Username: admin Password: password Response of Ping 1: Normal Response of Ping 2: Normal Response of Ping 3: Destination Unreachable Did it work? -Yes -Yes -Yes -Yes -Yes -Yes -Yes
Important Facts When it comes to the protection of the business most security breaches never reach the surface of the public mainly because they want to protect the loss of trust in the eye of the public and preventing copycat hackers to hack their systems (Frederick J. DeMicco 2007) In most hotels today they offer wireless access that can be accessible within many areas of the hotel this could potentially influence the threat of backdoor access from an unwanted hacker. (Zhang & Paxson, 2000).Networking threw the systems can cause security problems because anything that is sent threw the internet can potentially fall in the wrong hands if not properly secured. Usually these problems occur because lack of training or knowledge of information technology. In most cases the person that is in charge is familiar with computers but not with proper procedures in information technology. Some of the questions that need to thought about and that were asked within this journal were 1.