The Policy problem I want to focus on is Computer Security specifically data breaches. For the last 15 years, cybercrime has grown dramatically with the continued advancements in technology and the digital age and is now a major issue for everyone. Since I am a Computer Information Systems major, this topic is of great interest to me and one which I will be following closely throughout my career.
While there wasn’t a Backgrounder specifically for data breaches or computer security, I looked at the other Backgrounders to check what type of sources those used, and I found some reputable sources related to my topic. From these links, I learned the first Computer Security law was passed in 1987 as the Computer Security Act of 1987. This law established a Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board to improve and set forth standards or guidelines on security of sensitive and important information on federal computer systems, create computer security plans and provide mandatory training for users of these systems. As issues of cybersecurity escalated, this law was repealed and replaced by the more stringent law, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA). I found five pending pieces of legislation on cybersecurity at the State level in California alone.
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The main goal was to help different state agencies become more self-sufficient in safeguarding their data from being stolen by hackers. Tong also set up The California Cybersecurity Integration Center which monitors networks and protect from
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) of 1986 is a foundational piece of legislation that has shaped computer crime laws for the United States. It was spawned from Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, Section 1030 that established three new federal crimes to address computer crimes. According to Sam Taterka, “Congress tailored the statute to three specific government interests: national security, financial records, and government property” (Taterka, 2016). The statue was criticized for the narrow range of issues it covered and vague language.
The United States’ healthcare system is a three-trillion-dollar industry consisting of doctors, nurses, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment providers, and health insurers. With so many components and millions of patients to care for, fast efficient health information systems are needed to reduce cost, store and modify patient information, and administer quality care (Akowuah, Yuan, Xu, Wang, 2012, pg. 40). Although health information systems have helped increase the healthcare industry’s efficiency and effectiveness, it has also exposed millions of patient’s identities and medical records to cyber-attacks. Managers in the healthcare field should be aware of cyberattacks, the laws that protect and secure patient’s privacy,
Most people think hacking is a 21st century art, but in reality it has been around for a little more than a century. (Trigaux 1) Hacking has been relished by the American people as an act of terror when in actuality most hackers stand for the rights and liberties of the people. (Trigaux 2) There is several different types of hackers: The Black Hat, The White Hat, and The Grey Hat each designed with different morals and ethics. (Sterling 1) The “Black Hat” hackers portray the stereotypical identity that the American people are afraid of. (Moore 1) They normally hack for a personal gain or to intentionally place malicious software. (Moore 2) Following that we have a “White Hat” hacker who is
The Defense Department made an admission of the first major cyber attack upon its systems in August 2010. It was revealed that the attack actually took place in 2008 and was accomplished byplacing a malicious code into the flash drive of a U.S. military laptop. “The code spread undetected on both classified and unclassified systems, establishing what amounted to a digital breachhead.” (2) This quote , attributed to then Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III , is just part of the shocking revelations that were disclosed in his speech made on July 14, 2011. Lynn said that...
The use of hacking to identify weaknesses in computer security has become an increasingly controversial issue in recent years. Awareness of this issue is important, because our ever increasing reliance on technology means that breaches in computer security have the potential to have wide-ranging and devastating consequences to society, worldwide. This essay will begin by clearly defining the term ‘hacking’ and will examine the type of people who hack and for what reasons. There will then follow a discussion of the moral argument on hacking before examining a few brief examples. The essay will then conclude by arguing against the use of hacking as a means of identifying weaknesses in computer security.
Facebook announced that they allowed third- party apps like Cambridge Analytica to receive personal data from many of their customers. This started a scandal that extremely hurt their business. This breach is a business issue because on a business standpoint, this can lead to a loss of customers. This is because customers are going to be afraid of their data getting stolen without their consent. In addition, people do not like to be with companies that do not have their best interest in mind. This also can cause Facebook to lose money. Their customers can decide to deactivate their accounts and every account related to Facebook such as the popular application, Instagram. Also, stockholders may not have appreciated the bad publicity,
The CFAA was made to cover the majority of computer crimes. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act was created because the United States Secret Service, and other government agencies needed a law to allow them to investigate cyber-crimes. The United States government also needed a way to discourage and stop people from hacking, accessing data, and many other internet crimes from a government computer. With computers on the rise, and the government converting to computers, the government needed a way to discourage and prosecute someone that damaged or gained access to the government’s information, and any other kind of computer. This law was also made to protect any kind of businesses computers or servers. The CFAA also is considered a net that Congress throws all the bad fish in. Including “fraud, hacking, piracy, DOS (Denial of Service) attacks, trafficking passwords, (selling, stealing, and buying passwords), and distributing malicious code.” To summarize the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act it protects “anything that connects to the internet”.
As you may know (if you took two seconds to look at me.) I am a unarmed security officer also known as a unarmed security guard. What I would like to share today, is some insights into a unarmed security officers daily routine as well as tips on getting hired. These tips are based on my work experience.
Whitman, M., & Mattord, H. (2011). Reading & cases in information security: law & ethics. (2011 custom ed., p. 264). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Cybersecurity is a government institution implemented by Homeland Security. According to the website for Homeland Security, cybersecurity is operated by a team of skilled professionals who will recognize cyber vulnerability and respond as quickly as possible. The security was mainly built for United States defense reasons, but lately has also dealt with issues within the country. Of course its main purpose is to protect the United States and it will continue to do that. It just recently has taken steps to advance to national security as well as personal security. In 2010 the cybersecurity act that was passed was intended to integrate the private and public sector of cybersecurity for optimal use. Hacking int...
Government entities are, in most cases, the primary target of cyber criminals. These government entities must constantly be on guard against espionage, website defacing and endless hacking attempts. Policies and procedures outlined within the cybersecurity plan must be enforced in order to protect national and trade secrets. The government has another, equally important responsibility; to prosecute those who violate established laws which protect these secrets. In order to be successful, the government must enact strict laws and regulations regarding cybersecurity; in addition, the government must also keep up with technologic advancements and ensure policy advances at an equal rate. The speed at which technology is advancing requires a change in the way laws are passed and enacted in order to keep pace. The current system of passing laws is not conducive to the constant, fast-paced changes which occur in cyberspace on a daily basis. Another significant challenge which exists is to create laws which are general enough to apply to many cases, yet are clear enough to prevent loopholes for cyber criminals to
My interest in cybersecurity not only stemmed from my classes in school but also from daily exposure to it. I remember sitting on the couch, flipping through channels looking for an interesting show to watch, when I came upon a show called CSI: cyber. I started watching it and was impressed on how informative each episodes were and how cunning each crimes were being committed by the criminals. One particular crime was especially interesting, where the criminal was able to disrupt the signals of a software on a phone of a car service. He was able to hack and disrupt the signals by the use of social engineering. He used social engineering by tail gating his way into the headquarters and planting an evil twin inside. This process done by the cyber team piqued my curiosity and made me flabbergasted on how imperative cybersecurity was.
In recent years, many possible plans to enact government regulation to improve cybersecurity have been suggested. Most recently, in 2017, then U.S. president Barack Obama implemented the Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP). The plan would have invested $19 billion in cybersecurity by gathering experts to make recommendations in regards to cyber security, help secure the government IT group, and encourage more advanced security measures (Daniel 1). However, while CNAP does present a way to solve the problem, it just adds another program that attempts to enhance cybersecurity: “It is the multiplicity of programs and division of responsibility that diminishes their effectiveness. At least eleven federal agencies bear significant responsibility for cybersecurity” (Cohen 1). Every so often, another cybersecurity program will be established, but former plans are seldom removed. This leads to a large amount of departments to share responsibility, which creates general confusion and limits each department’s power. Furthermore, widespread government regulation may weaken cybersecurity. Many fear that any regulation would not be flexible enough and would instead allow easier hacking (Ridge 3). If every system in the entire nation had the same security measures, it would be much easier to break into as by breaking into one system, a hacker a could break into everything.
In order to wipe out computer crimes, an agency specialized in computer crimes should be at task to take care of such crimes and special devices provided to them in their lab. The devices they have available is what they will use in curbing the crimes hence the need to provide them with sophisticated devices.
The nation has become dependent on technology, furthermore, cyberspace. It’s encompassed in everything we deliver in our daily lives, our phones, internet, communication, purchases, entertainment, flying airplane, launching missiles, operating nuclear plants, and implicitly, our protection. The more ever-growing technology empower Americans, the more they become prey to cyber threats. The United States Executive Office of the President stated, “The President identified cybersecurity as one of the top priorities of his administration in doing so, directed a 60-day review to assess polices.” (United States Executive Office of the President, 2009, p.2). Furthermore, critical infrastructure, our network, and internet alike are identified as national assets upon which the administration will orchestrate integrated cybersecurity policies without infringing upon and protecting privacy. While protecting our infrastructure, personal privacy, and civil liberties, we have to keep in mind the private sector owns and operates the majority of our critical and digital infrastructure.