and describe the security controls in place. Where are the weaknesses? I did not notice any securities in place. The article did mention a second layer or security that was not properly installed. The systems were out of date and TJX used an old Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption system. Other companies made the switch to a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WAP) with more complex encryption. The article also states that they failed to install firewalls and data encryption on some of the hardware
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Week 1 Homework 1. In what respect does business strategy resemble military strategy? Obtaining an advantageous position on the opposition is a tactic that is similar in both business and military strategy. 2. Refer to Chapter 1’s discussion of different types of information systems. Which types of ISs can gain strategic advantage and which cannot? Why? Transaction Processing systems are merely used for recording transactions and thus are not used for gaining strategic advantage. Customer
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Information System Proposal BIS/220 September 19‚ 2013 Kucera Table of Contents Information System Proposal Introduction Majority of businesses today require information systems. These information systems are needed to help these businesses run smoothly. Matt‚ my business partner‚ and I are opening up a small Brick & Mortar Nostalgic Record Store and he doesn’t have any knowledge of information systems or technology. Being these systems are important in today’s business world
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Week 5 checkpoint IT The credit card data theft at TJX Companies is considered one of the worst ever. The case is significant because of a lack of appropriate security and control. Resources: Ch. 7 & 12 of Essentials of Management Information Systems Answer the following questions in 200 to 300 words: •List and describe the security controls in place. Where are the weaknesses? The thieves used several entry points to access TJX corporation systems. They accessed many TJX’s retail
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CheckPoint: TXJ Companies TJX was still using the old Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption system‚ which was not hard for the hackers to figure out. One weakness was poorly secured computer kiosks located in many of TJX’s retail stores‚ which let people apply for jobs electronically. These same kiosks also provided access to the company’s internal corporate network. TJX could have switched to the more secure Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) standard with more complex encryption. TJX had also
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Why People Travel Robert Johnson HTT/200 Israel Johnson 8/2/13 Why People Travel People travel to many different places for many different reasons every day. One of the reasons why most people travel is to sight see. For many people seeing new places and things can be very exciting and entertaining. Very often people tend to sight see while doing of the things that almost every single one of us does and that’s going on vacation. Taking a vacation is one of the most common reasons that I think
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Week 2 Checkpoint Michael Rasmussen HSM 210 May 23‚ 2013 Lisa L. Dale Week 2 Checkpoint In order to meet the needs for better services for the demographic of individuals with developmental disabilities the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) was formed in 1959. When deinstitutionalization and decentralization became a rising trend in the 1950’s‚ the families of the disabled became strong advocates for community-based alternatives to institutional care. Medicaid provides coverage
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Australian School of Business Information Systems‚ Technology and Management INFS1602 INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BUSINESS Week 12 Review and Exam Preparation Course Schedule • • • • • • • • • • • Information Systems and IS Professionals in Global Business Information Systems‚ Organizations‚ and Strategy Enabling Commerce using the Internet Web 2.0 Enterprise Information Systems Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management Systems Decision Support and Business
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WLAN Checkpoint student name IT/242 November 7‚ 2013 instructor WLAN Checkpoint For a business setting up a WLAN security is very important and should be top priority. If you do not secure your WLAN you are opening your business up to hackers that can ruin your business. Before you set up the WLAN a site survey should be done. This will determine what level of exposure your company is at and help decide how much security is needed. Of the many ways to protect your WLAN you should start
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I am personally disgusted by this study. It makes me sick to see that people were getting shocked for the wrong answer. It is inhumane and horrifying. In the video‚ you heard a man stating that his heart was bothering him‚ and the respondent looked at the administrator and said “I will not be responsible for this” and continued on. Many subjects gave hesitation to giving the shocks‚ but with the administrator there‚ they obeyed‚ and gave the highest shock‚ which was 450 volts. It is sad that
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