Companies such as this are required not only legally, but ethically to protect the customers’ private information or be held accountable by law. It is also bad practice to allow this sensitive information to be disseminated and stolen by cyber criminals. Since this kind of data must be protected at all costs, certain regulations were put in place so that standards for information security could be monitored. One of these standards is that all personal information is to be encrypted when being sent over the internet and also on the servers. This will make it much harder for the hacker to access the information easily.
Ping Sweeps and Port Scans: Danger or Not? Guillermo Reveo Turnbull DeVry University SEC 280 Principles Information Systems Security Professor: Gregory Gleghorn May 11, 2015 Ping Sweeps and Port Scans: Danger or Not? The Information Technology world is constantly evolving with the passing of each and every day. As developments arise that add to the advancement of the various enterprises, there is still a growing concern for ways to protect intellectual property from being invaded by intrusive attacks employed by individuals or groups seeking to compromise the network security of many companies using some of the most clandestine approaches. The only intent is to wreak havoc at any possible moment.
Some measures to help in information security could be aimed to data encryption, passwords, software, network security solutions and service companies offering voice encryption. Companies provide devices to the employees with a confidentiality policy on the use of such devices and the capability to store information. As competition grows confidentiality with company's data could create loss of confidentiality if data becomes compromised. Total security is not possible, only adoption of measures can prevent attacks on devices to protect information. The user is the greatest security treat, users lack common
The owner of the file will be able to tell if anything has been changed or modified. Metadata is important when it comes to telling when a file has been created as well, it could make or break a case. There are two forms of metadata. The first one is System metadata which is information that it on
Networked Systems Security Task 1 – THREATS AND IMPACT OF NETWORK THREATS There are many types of threats that can damage your computer either temporarily or permanently. Some threats posed may not threaten your computer right away however have the potential to do so. Some threats that present themselves can include physical threats such as the theft of equipment whether that is the monitor, computer etc. Other threats can be harder to find such as viruses, worms or any kind of malware. Understanding these threats allows the organisation to prevent, protect and correct any damage done to his/her computer to an extent.
24 Issue 8, p47-47, 1p, 1 Color Photograph. 9. Conclusion Dick’s Sporting is one of many companies that face certain problems that need to be addressed in order for them to be and remain successful. Dick’s faces such problems as downsizing when new software systems are introduced into the company. They also face constant competition from other online retailers as well, since Dick’s not only has stores, they also have online access to their products.
However, with the advancement in technology and its wide use, a new type of bullying has developed, cyberbullying, which is when a person uses technology and/or electronic devices to bully another person, typically by sending messages or posting comments of an intimidating or threatening nature. What makes cyber-bullying much more dangerous than regular bullying is that because if it on the internet, it will stay there for a long time and for everyone to see. What’s worse, is that the bully can easily hide under a different name or profile, making it harder to find out who is responsible in terms of facing consequences. It is very important to delete cyberbullying because when teenagers begin to abuse the convenience of the internet to harass others, it creates a very dangerous environment that extends outside the classroom or school. When someone is being harassed or embarrassed online, it reaches far outside of their world, and strangers all
Kirsten Laman ENGL 1301-61507 Professor Jackson 30 October 2014 Cognitive Effects of the Internet The book The Shallows by Nicholas Carr states that the introduction of the internet into society has had a profound effect on our culture. In other words, the internet has affected the way people think, read, and remember. The rapid access to tons of information has also affected people’s behavior making them less patient and less productive. According to Carr, “The Net commands our attention with far greater insistency than our television, or radio or morning newspaper ever did” (117). In today’s world, the internet has become essential to work, school and entertainment.
Privacy Paper HRM320: Employment Law Prof. Brian Lahargoue DeVry University Online Valerie Tidwell In the work place today there are many things that the employee is doing that makes a company want to keep track of what is going on within the company. The theft of company time is one of the many things that a company is trying to get a grip on and with the changes that are happening daily within the internet and the world becoming more digital and electronically advanced, it is a race to balance what is considered to be private and what isn’t private. Employee phone conversations are considered to be private, but a company does have the right to record the conversation, however, they may listen only to the contents of the business
On-Line Therapy paper Technology in Human Services/352 The technology industry provides the basis for communication, information and social media. It is a large industry with a vast growth potential, but it is also subject to legal and ethical issues. In human services there is always a concern about privacy and security when interacting with clients. Many of the clients need the help but they do not understand the issues related to maintaining the privacy of their information. The following paper will discuss the legal and ethical issues that pertain to human services in an online environment and identify the issues with privacy, fraud and theft.