Mobile security, also called wireless security, refers to the protection of laptops, tablets, and smartphones, other computing devices as well as the networks they connect to from vulnerabilities and threats which are related to wireless computing. Mobile security is a broad term that entails several issues such as protecting a mobile device from malware threat, reducing risks and also securing the mobile device and its data in the incidences of theft, accidental loss of the device or unauthorized access. In the recent past, securing mobile devices has continued to attract the interest of many people (Malik & M Chaturvedi, 2013). The reason for this is the increase in the number of devices that are in operation. Also, the uses to which these …show more content…
Also, using passwords, pattern screen locks as well as other advanced forms of authentication, including fingerprint readers, eye scanners and other means of biometric readers. Mobile security is related to mobile device management. Mobile device management (MDM) applies to protecting devices in the business environment from any loss or theft and at the same time protecting the data stored on the devices. Cloud security or cloud computing security is a developing sub-domain of network security, computer security or the broader information security (Martin, 2013). The concept can be used to refer to a wide range of policies, controls and technologies that are designed to protect applications, data and other infrastructure associated with cloud …show more content…
InfoSec policies include general program policy, issue-specific security policy (ISSP) and system-specific policies (SSSPs). Programs are specific entities in the information security domain that require management. Protection encompasses all risk management activities including control, risk assessment, protection mechanisms, tools, and technologies. Each mechanism is involved in managing specific controls in an information security plan. People provide an essential link in an information security program (Tao, Lin & Lu, 2015). Managers must recognize the role played by people. Project management must be present in every element of an information security program. It involves identifying and controlling the resources applied to a project. It also involves measuring progress and adjusting any necessary
In this section we investigate attacks and threats to our primary devices. These attacks and threats are built off of the vulnerabilities the previous section and help to determine which security controls would be most valuable against future attacks.
They have asked us to build a backdoor to the iPhone.” [6]. Since the FBI vs Apple case, regarding the complexity of the encryption Apple uses for its devices, encryption backdoors have been a hot topic. Apple argues that having one defeats the purpose of the encryption, making it easier to access and exploit data [7(a)]. Having encryption and firewalls brings peace of mind but vigilance, constant upkeep, and caution on the users end are also required for network security.
Physical and environmental security programs are generally considered to be a collection of mechanisms and controls put into place that help ensure the availability of information technology capabilities. These programs protect an organization from fire, flood, theft, power failure, intentional, and even unintentional damage through negligence. Implementation of these programs at the organizational level can take place in a number of ways but most organizations choose to follow the application of a body of standards, usually set forth by an organization such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Once such body of standards put forth by ISO/IEC is 27002, Information technology – Security techniques – Code of practice for information secur...
The way forward lays in a security risk management (SRM) approach that protects your company from the most severe threats to critical IT systems and operational processes. SRM helps your organization understand its assets and analyze the vulnerabilities it must address. Security risk management also facilitates internal and external compliance initiatives. It enables your organization to enforce policies that relate to the integrity of customer data, the configuration of corporate applications and databases, and the accuracy of financial reports. Companies that take a systematic approach to SRM reap additional benefits: operational efficiencies that lead to better management of resources and reduced costs. It's up to all the parties involved in the IT operations and security mission to demonstrate that they can take on the demands of this new challenge.
According to Davis (2012), “Nine out of 10 technology pros think smartphones and tablets will become more important to business productivity in the next couple of years. Seventy-two percent expect to offer more bring-your-own-device options so that employees can access company data with their personal gadgets.” The use of personal electronic device usage is on the rise in the corporate workplace. Although there are opportunities associated with this; there are also risks involved. Companies and government IT divisions need to evaluate these risks, and put specific mitigation plans in place to establish policies to assure that business information is secure.
Security helps the organization meet its business objectives or mission by protecting its physical and financial resources, reputation, legal position, employees, and other tangible and intangible assets through the selection and application of appropriate safeguards. Businesses should establish roles and responsibilities of all personnel and staff members. However, a Chief Information Officer should be appointed to direct an organization’s day to day management of information assets. Supporting roles are performed by the service providers and include systems operations, whose personnel design and operate the computer systems. Each team member must be held accountable in ensuring all of the rules and policies are being followed, as well as, understanding their roles, responsibilities and functions. Organizations information processing systems are vulnerable to many threats that can inflict various types of damage that can result in significant losses (Harris, 2014). Losses can come from actions from trusted employees that defraud the system, outside hackers, or from careless data entry. The major threat to information protection is error and omissions that data entry personnel, users, system operators and programmers make. To better protect business information resources, organizations should conduct a risk analysis to see what
The data breach at Target had a massive impact on cyber security. According to Lauren Abdel-Razzaq, we live in a world where consumers don’t even think twice about paying with a credit or debit card or buying items online or with mobile devices (2014). However, data breaches have become a major threat and continue to impact companies all over the world. Companies should take information security as seriously as possible. We don’t live in a perfect world. Anything can happen at any time, even if a company has the most sophisticated security system in place. It is how a company reacts to a data breach that will make or break them.
When they wanted to save photos online instead of on your personal computer, they are able to use “cloud computing” service. Cloud computing means that the transfer of computing data or information over the internet. Not just to keep data in your personal computer, they are able to save the data on internet server to open their data in any computer. In this report we will walk through about what is cloud computing, what kinds of model did cloud computing have, types of cloud computing, benefits of cloud computing, and security.
Whitman, M., & Mattord, H. (2010). Management of information security. (3rd ed., p. 6). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
This is the information age. There are financial and corporate information, research and analysis, trends have lead the trend and military intelligence. Information classified as confidential, sensitive and critical. There are gleaning information extraction and automated tools. There are management solutions, such as content management, knowledge management and document management, information management collected for. There are different mechanisms for storing information storage. Finally, information security, there are tools and techniques. In this paper, three important types of security information we need to discuss, such as security information from hackers, during transit to ensure that information and the protection of information stored in the system can be lost or stolen. Finally, a brief about wireless security has been described here. The Internet has become the information superhighway. Evolving Internet and related technologies have allowed companies to communicate in new ways with all types of people and strategic organization. Over the years, there have been increased after the distinctive features of Internet connection. As needs change, the more powerful the service of humanity encountered, faster connections, and what can be done in the need for more flexibility. Initially, the service, such as a simple POP3-based email and Web access is the extent of an Internet connection. Today, we have a site-to-site virtual private network (VPN), clients and home users VPN, streaming media, Web-based training, wonderful Internet applications, e-commerce, and business-to-business extranet. Therefore, the development of the Internet to meet the needs of a variety of advanced human society. On the home front, fr...
In the study of [5] – A study of Android Application Security, by William Enck, Damien Octeau, Patrick McDaniel, and Swarat Chaudhuri have used four approaches to evaluate the source codes of several Android applications in order to identify the security failures in the application [5]:
Smartphone’s, PADs, tablet computers and other handheld devices that are used to run over operating system are called mobile operating system (Mobile OS). A specified data and programs that run over the mobile devices are referred as mobile operating system. It handles all the hardware and optimizes the performance of the application software in the device. Mobile multimedia functions, Internet connectivity and many other applications are handled by mobile operating system. Base infrastructure software inherent of a computerized system is operating system. It controls all primitive operations of the computer such as PDA and Smartphone. To install and execute the third party applications (known as apps) by users are allowed in the operating system devices. It enumerates new functionalities of the devices. Today mobile devices with a desired OS are called Smartphone’s and a wide range of applications for instances games, apps,communication or social media apps, digital maps, etc are used by users.
One particular crime that could be committed by employees who use the internet at work is hacking. Hacking is one of the most well-known types of computer crimes, in this context, the term refers to the unauthorized access of another’s computer system (HG.org Staff, 2015). This means that if the employee in not allowed to use the internet, for personal use, than there is a possibility that they could get charged for such crime. Because the policy will state they do not have the authority to access the organizations computer system for personal use. In addition, they must know that all use of computers systems while at work will be monitor, including e-mails. Piracy and cyber terrorism are other crimes that one can face when using a computer
This report aim to explain how is achieved risk control through strategies and through security management of information.
However, the increased use of the devices is also accompanied by significant cyber security threats because of the type of information stored on and accessed from the devices. Generally, the increased use of mobile devices in th...