Unix VS. Windows Security Windows: Pros: File permissions (UAC) User account controls Antivirus to assist in the stopping of malware Supports many businesses related software’s and is used worldwide Cons: Infected account File permissions are vulnerable Antivirus is constantly required as well as updated definitions databases Most viruses target the windows OS because it is the most widespread OS on the planet. Viruses can be rewritten and hide themselves from antiviruses. Web application
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requires the user to reenter their password for access. Certain user should only have the ability to make changes like downloading and installing something to internet access. This along with an anti-virus program will reduce threats like viruses and malware. So if a virus was present on a workstation it will be removed before it spreads throughout the network. The user domain is the employees who access the organization network and IT infrastructure. There should be a policy in place that defines what
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this phase can increase your vulnerability to detection. Phase 5 – Covering Tracks After achieving your objectives‚ you typically takes steps to hide the intrusion and possible controls left behind for future visits. Again‚ in addition to anti-malware‚ personal firewalls‚ and host-based IPS solutions‚ deny business users local administrator access to desktops. Alert on any unusual activity‚ any activity not expected based on your knowledge of how the business works. To make this work‚ the security
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Applying Risk Management CMGT/430 Applying Risk Management Risk management is an important element in managing information systems. Applying risk management principals to business procedures is essential because it helps organizations design and maintain a safe systems environment to ensure the confidentiality‚ integrity‚ and availability of company data. Kudler Fine Foods has expressed an interest in developing an Enterprise
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Social Networking and Risks Involved Social networking for many is a way of everyday life. In today’s modern cyber tech world‚ it has become almost a rarity to find someone who can honestly say they have never used any type of online networking. Sites such as Facebook‚ Twitter and‚ YouTube are just a few of today’s most widely used. Networking has become a great source for countless reasons including; staying connected with friends and family‚ meeting people with the same interests‚ dating and
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Richman Investments It is the goal of Richman Investments to implement the controlled use of removable media devices that transfer information by all users who have access to any means of data within the company. Objective This form is an official Richman Investments document pertaining to the establishment of principles and working practices that are to be abided by all users in order for data to be safely stored and transferred by means of a removable device. The importance of controlling
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Some device drivers are shown here but there are other files here. Device drivers have a .drv extension with an example being sound.drv Task 3 Security Anti-malware can protect the computer from harmful software and this therefore speeds up the PC as harmful software can also slow down the PC. Many anti-malware software comes with other features that can speed up the PC Clean up tools for the removal of cookies‚ defragmentation This is used to speed up the loading of large files by
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their security system‚ here are a few things that they must be aware of. If Kudler Fine Foods was without a security system that would allow easy access to their entire system. The first concern would be how easy it would be to obtain many types of malware and viruses. Many of these may just result in the system slowing down but some of the others may be much worse‚ like a key logger. Should a key logger get into the system‚ the person on the other end can retrieve many user names and passwords
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Robert Tappan Morris created the first ever computer worm‚ and used it to‚ according to Morris‚ gauge the size of the Internet. Morris served no jail time‚ but rather was charged a $10‚000 fine and was assigned to 400 hours of community service time. Morris created the worm while attending graduate school at Cornell‚ and it apparently caused disruption for numerous computers linked to the Internet. Morris claims that he was not creating the worm with malicious intentions in mind‚ but he did get the
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allows users to create user IDs‚ sites‚ and their own content to post it. Recently‚ the service has had off-campus users who have posted links that appear to be directed towards University resources‚ but they are getting redirected toward off-campus malware sites. What would you recommend that the application administrator should do? 2. A developer for Aim Higher College is creating a Web server form for submission of calendar events to the College’s event calendar. What protective measures would you
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