Application of Security Countermeasures to Mitigate Malicious Attacks Learning Objective Describe how malicious attacks‚ threats‚ and vulnerabilities impact an IT infrastructure. Key Concepts Attacks‚ threats‚ and vulnerabilities in a typical IT infrastructure Common security countermeasures typically found in an IT infrastructure Risk assessment approach to securing an IT infrastructure Risk mitigation strategies to shrink the information security gap Reading
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Abstract In telecommunication systems‚ a generic access network (GAN) is used by cellular device users to connect and interact with other types of communication devices. GAN protocols primarily evolved for wireless communication systems‚ allowing mobile phones to perform functions seamlessly between wireless local area networks (WLANs) and wide area networks (WANs) without interrupting the communication session. Modern GAN technology permits a subscriber to interact via voice‚ data‚ IP multimedia
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Security Operations Sec/310 Mr Ralph Martinez April 1‚ 2013 Security Organization The protection of persons‚ physical assets and information is a concern at every level of society. From the individual to the giant organization‚ the need for safety and security is a basic requirement. However‚ due to limited resources or lack of ability to confront numerous noncriminal risk‚ public law enforcement agencies are unable to provide adequate protection against the multitude of foreseeable threats
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Communication in Security Settings Paper January 28‚ 2013 SEC/360 Robert J. Deuel Instructor: Scott Mann In the security world today many organizations have developed a more concise communication tools that will enable a security personal department‚ to teach‚ and help there officers observe the various behaviors that individuals display. For instance a security officer notices an individual is seen walking around a facility or retail establishment
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ATM Security in Africa Introduction • The ATM has brought an interesting new dimension to the lifestyle of the African‚ enabling self service • However‚ the diffusion is still low in Africa • Nigeria fastest growing globally: from 26 ATMs in 2003 to about 7‚000 ATMs by December‚ 2008 • Ghana making appreciable stride with the entrance of Nigerian banks • South Africa and Egypt leading in installed base Generally‚ ATMs • Brings convenience‚ speed and control to customers
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surface with what hardening steps and network security management best practices‚ (100) 2) ensure secure authentication‚ authorization‚ and accounting‚ (100) and 3) prevent or respond to intrusions. (100) There are many ways to tighten up security when it comes to network security‚ but the most important part of the security in the actual user. If the user is not trained on the system and does not know ones regulations of the company then security is out the door. First and for most‚ the personal
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Microsoft Access Exercise Ramona Stephan IT-206 December 16‚ 2012 Don Shults Microsoft Access Exercise Microsoft Access provides many functions for end users. While working in IT Support‚ many different situations may present from customers phoning in and requesting information or assistance. Following are three different situations that may be presented at a support desk. First‚ we will examine a veterinarian who wants to use Microsoft® Access® for his business‚ and has some questions
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Introduction - This report will look at various access control methods used by Operating Systems (OS) to control user access to files on a computer and what they can do once they have gained access. In this first section I will look at methods such as Access Control Lists(ACL’s)‚ Capabilities and Encrypting file systems(EFS) and which Operating Systems use these as well as the advantages and disadvantages they have over each other. The second part of my report will focus on one OS and explain in
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Viruses‚ Scams‚ and the Security of Your PC Michael Harper Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Apryl McDonough 30 November 2012 Viruses‚ Scams‚ and the Security of Your PC A virus is a computer program written for entering your computer without your permission. Some viruses just reproduce itself and spread through your system. However‚ some may cause damage or effect program or system performance. When this happens‚ it is referred to as your computer being infected. In today’s
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data stored on the device could be sent through different remote servers‚ which are threats for smartphones. Additionally‚ another threat of smartphones is the user’s information may be taken without one’s permission especially the banking information. 2. Are there any particular vulnerabilities to this type of device? One of the flaws to this type of device is security‚ because even though Apple and Google try to enhance their security‚ they could not avoid hacks and malwares among their apps
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