Introduction The twenty-first century observed the information and computer revolution; empowering people to have instant communication and permitting them in carrying out activities using computers. The use of the computer is not limited to a singl Continue Reading...
Cyber Crime It is important to note that today, unlike was the case a couple of years ago, technology has made it easy for businesses to compete more efficiently, reduce costs associated with doing business, and address the needs of customers in a m Continue Reading...
Information Systems There are numerous external factors that impact the extent to which Information Systems (IS) can be effective. One such factor is the digital divide that keeps a gap between communities that have access to digital technology and Continue Reading...
Disaster Recovery Intrusion detection is the method of keeping track of the events taking place inside a computer or perhaps a network and then examining them to get indications of potential situations, that are transgressions or impending dangers Continue Reading...
As a result, contemporary computer systems and networks must be well protected against malicious intrusions and other attempts to gain unauthorized access to computers and network systems (Schneider, 1999). Legal and Privacy Issues in the Workplace Continue Reading...
However, nothing can be done until the malware actually occurs. With all the different viruses, worms and Trojans, how can security managers possibly predict what malware will occur next? In contrast, a behavioral rule defines legitimate activity in Continue Reading...
Defeating the Threat of Malware Throughout history, humans have constructed walls, palisades, moats and other barriers as defenses against malicious attacks, but invaders have also responded with improved technologies that can defeat these defenses. Continue Reading...
Computer Security Systems All-in-One Computer Security Systems Being able to have a single, unified security platform that can manage detection, deterrence and maintenance of all inbound and outbound network traffic while ensuring high reliability Continue Reading...
The responsibility to seek out and use the most appropriate form of protection for a particular system lies with its user. If a user does not regard these duties with the appropriate seriousness, the consequences could be dire indeed. Another very Continue Reading...
Internet Fraud The slashing of prices of Home PCs and explosive growth of internet has increased the number of net users over the years. The keenness to exploit the advanced features of internet to utilize in the field of education, entertainment, c Continue Reading...
technology a field study choice. a. The impact mobile devices cybersecurity Courses fulfill General Education Requirements (GERs) UMUC a common theme -- technological transformations. The preferred device for browsing the web, making purchases, usi Continue Reading...
Some programs are even able to track keystrokes and take snapshots of computer screens, allowing criminals even more information, such as credit card numbers and usernames (Bahl, 219). While the obtaining of information through fraud is a problem r Continue Reading...
Sony Reels From Multiple Hacker Attacks In the past, many organizations - from Sony to NASA to the New York Times - have fallen victim to hacking incidents. In addition to costing organizations money, data breaches have also taken a significant toll Continue Reading...
Spyware runs automatically without the user's knowledge and transmits vital information. Spyware can also record your keystrokes and one might end up revealing all usernames, passwords and other details to identity thieves. (Atlantic Publishing, 200 Continue Reading...
Cyber Security Currently, the internet has become a significant infrastructure, which has brought new degrees of productivity, convenience, and effectiveness for the private and public firms. The many incidents of internet attacks reflect the vulner Continue Reading...
cybercrime and the ways we can guard against them in the workplace. Because the inherent nature of the Internet is stateless and borderless, it is an ideal 'location' to facilitate already-illegal operations. "Telecommunications equipment being use Continue Reading...
Law Enforcement and Computer-Based Crime Before beginning any discussion regarding the consequences of employee monitoring, it is crucial to first develop a working knowledge of precisely what this blanket term actually entails. Simply put, employee Continue Reading...
IT Security Assessments (Process of matching security policies against the architecture of the system in order to measure compliance The systems security assessment is the method of creating a security policy that would be complimentary to the arch Continue Reading...
All of these tools make it possible for a hacker to not only corrupt the application itself in terms of accessing confidential information, but further allow for the hacker to spread damage deep into the application to attack other systems, essentia Continue Reading...
SOPA & PIPA Legislation File sharing involving copyright infringement began as peer-to-peer operations, sometimes with the involvement of a central server that acts as a search engine. Recently there has been a rise in file sharing where the inf Continue Reading...
Intellectual Property and Corporate Espionage Corporate espionage is an illegal activity though it is on rise in industrial settings. Organizations consider it as one of the techniques to increase their market share and beat the competitor. Various Continue Reading...
Security An institution of higher learning is one of the most vulnerable places to cyber-attacks available to hackers due to the number of units operating, lackadaisical security measures and the ability of hackers to hide in plain sight. The fact Continue Reading...
The rates of reduction of these cases were noted to be about 20% per year as from 2004 when the standards were introduced (UK Payments Administration LTD 2009). The exact phenomenon observed is as indicated in Appendix A. Mechanism The mechanism i Continue Reading...
In one case in 2000, two-20-year-olds hacked into the Lowe's credit card mainframe from a white Pontiac Grand Prix parked outside a store, synching a single laptop to the wireless system that was meant for employees to use to locate products. The h Continue Reading...
JP Morgan Chase Role of administrative agencies The securities and the banking system of a country are known to be one of the strongest and the most important foundations of an economy. To ensure that these systems do not move into negative or loss Continue Reading...
Organized Crime in Canada Each year, the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC) creates an organized crime report to inform the public of organized crime activities and markets in Canada. The nature of such activity is evolving -- new threats, Continue Reading...
Security Plan: Pixel Inc. About Pixel Inc. We are a 100-person strong business dedicated to the production of media, most specifically short animations, for advertising clients worldwide. Our personnel include marketing specialists, visual designer Continue Reading...
Cyber Crimes The available and accessible features of 21st century make it hard for any individual to think about a life without technology. In real, the world has crossed several stages and eras devoid of the cyber world. Despite this truth, imagin Continue Reading...
Social Engineering and Information Security We are in an age of information explosion and one of the most critical problems facing us is the security and proper management of information. Advanced hardware and software solutions are being constantly Continue Reading...
Information Technology holds great promise for improving the way a government serves its citizens in various services it conducts to the citizens. This rapid adoption of information technology has produced substantial benefits to the citizens, tax pa Continue Reading...
Social Engineering as it Applies to Information Systems Security The research takes into account several aspects that better create an overview of the term and the impact it has on security systems. In this sense, the first part of the analysis revi Continue Reading...
Cyber Security Technology Emerging Technology for Cyber Security Real-World Examples of the use of Emerging Cyber Security Technologies Government Efforts to enhance Cyber security Technologies Benefits and Drawbacks of Government Efforts for ne Continue Reading...
Network Security Systems for Accounting Firm Vulnerabilities Assessment In the contemporary IT environment, the implementation of the IT tools has become an effective strategy that organizations employ to achieve competitive market advantages. In o Continue Reading...
(Hackers Chronology, 2006). 1989 The first case of cyber espionage is recognized in Germany (west). This reportedly involved the CHAOS computer club. "Mentor releases the hacker manifesto Conscience of a hacker, which ends with the intriguing li Continue Reading...
Phishing is another criminal technique used to cull bank account or credit card information. Lovet (2007) describes how simple and potentially lucrative phishing can be: "the total costs for sending out 100,000 phishing emails can be as little as $6 Continue Reading...
The Influence of AI on Future Performance of Homeland Security Functions in Cyber SecurityOverviewCyber security is a crucial aspect of Homeland Security in the Digital Age. Under the DHS, cyber security efforts focus on combating cyber crime, develo Continue Reading...
