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Concepts > Information Security
Information Security
Information security
refers to the
protection of
information systems
and the information
they manage against
unauthorized access,
use, manipulation, or
destruction, and
against the denial of
service to authorized
users.
In this section:
• Machine-Level Security
• Network Security
• Internet Security
Concepts > Information Security
Machine-Level Security
Machine-level security refers to actions
taken to protect information on a computer
that may or may not be connected to a
computer network or the Internet.
In this section:
• Authentication
• Encryption
• Data Backup
Concepts > Information Security > Machine-Level Security
Authentication
Authentication is a security
process in which the identity of
a person is verified.
Facial pattern recognition is a
form of biometrics that uses
a mathematical technique to
measure the distances
between points on the face.
Links:
Microsoft - Strong passwords: How to create and use them
Concepts > Information Security > Machine-Level Security > Authentication
IDTECK - Biometrics
Links:
IDTECK – Biometrics
Concepts > Information Security > Machine-Level Security > Authentication
Encryption
Encryption is a security
technique that uses highlevel mathematical functions
and computer algorithms to
encode data so that it is
unintelligible to all but the
intended recipient.
Concepts > Information Security > Machine-Level Security > Encryption
Encryption / Decryption code
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sound
down!
Links:
Encryption / Decryption code
Concepts > Information Security > Machine-Level Security > Encryption
Data Backup
Data backup is a process in which
copies of important computer files
are stored in a safe place to guard
against data loss.
With the advent of cloud
computing, users are storing
increasing amounts of data on
Internet servers. E-mail,
calendars, documents, photos,
and other data are being saved
in services provided by Google,
Yahoo!, Microsoft, Flickr,
Facebook, and other Web 2.0
applications.
Concepts > Information Security > Machine-Level Security > Data Backup
Mac OS X Leopard – Time Machine
Links:
Mac OS X Leopard – Time Machine
Concepts > Information Security > Machine-Level Security > Data Backup
Network Security
Network security is concerned
with addressing vulnerabilities and
threats in computer networks that
may or may not be connected to the
Internet.
In this section:
• Permissions
• Interior Threats
• Information Theft
• Behavioral Targeting
(Issues)
Concepts > Information Security > Network Security
• Network Usage
Policy
• Wireless Security
Permissions
Permissions, or file system permissions, refer to
the specific access privileges afforded to each
network user and each system resource in terms of
which files, folders, and drives each user can read,
write, and execute.
Concepts > Information Security > Network Security > Permissions
Interior Threats
Types of Errors
• Data-entry
• Computer Programming
• Installation & setup of systems
• Mishandling of output
• Inadequate planning & control
of malfunctions
Interior threats are network security threats that originate
from within a network, typically from registered users.
Concepts > Information Security > Network Security > Interior Threats
Information Theft
Information theft refers to
the access of information
by an unauthorized person
for financial gain or other
benefit.
Concepts > Information Security > Network Security > Interior Threats
Behavioral Targeting
Behavioral targeting
uses information about
a person’s behavior to
inform businesses and
marketers so that they
can offer products that
are likely to be of
interest to that person.
Links:
Web Users Push For More Privacy
Issues > Privacy > Behavioral Targeting
Network Usage Policy
A network usage policy is a document, agreement, or
contract that defines acceptable and unacceptable uses of
computer and network resources for a business or
organization.
Policy Types
Network & computer use
E-mail use
Internet use
Links:
SIUE ITS Policies: Responsible Use Policy
Concepts > Information Security > Network Security > Network Usage Policy
Wireless Security
Wireless security refers to the
unique threats and defenses
associated with wireless computer
networks.
Concepts > Information Security > Network Security > Wireless Security
How to secure your Wi-Fi network
Links:
How to secure your Wi-Fi network
Concepts > Information Security > Network Security > Wireless Security
Internet Security
Internet security refers to the
unique threats and defenses
associated with computers
connected to the Internet.
In this section:
• Hacker
• Firewall
• Software Patch
• Malware
• Antivirus Software
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Botnet
Cyber Warfare
Identity Theft
Internet Fraud
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security
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Digital Certificate
Phishing Scam
Spam
Virus Hoax
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security
Behavior
Antivirus
Update
Firewall
Four Pillars of Internet Security
Underground Economy
Links:
Symantec Guide to Scary Internet Stuff – Underground Economy
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security
Hacker
A hacker is an individual who
subverts computer security
without authorization.
Key-logging software
Packet-sniffing software
Wireless network scanning software
Port-scanning software
Social engineering
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Hacker
Firewall
A firewall is network hardware or
software that examines data
packets flowing in and sometimes
out of a network or computer in
order to filter out packets that are
potentially dangerous.
A firewall acts as a barrier that examines and
blocks specified data packets from a network or
computer.
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Firewall
Software Patch
The vast majority of hacker
exploits take advantage of the
security holes in Internet
software. Keeping this software
up to date and using firewall
software are two of the most
important steps to take to ensure
information security.
A software patch, sometimes called a security patch, fixes software
bugs and flaws, and is typically distributed to software users through
online software updates.
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Software Patch
Malware
Malware is short for
“malicious software,” and
includes any software
designed to damage,
corrupt, or illegally
manipulate computer
resources. Common
forms include viruses,
worms, and spyware.
Malware propagates itself through e-mail attachments, instant
message attachments, and Web pages
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Malware
Antivirus Software
Antivirus software, also known as
virus scan software, uses several
techniques to find viruses, worms,
and spyware on a computer
system; remove them if possible;
and keep additional viruses,
worms, and spyware from infecting
the system.
Besides using antivirus software,
knowledge and caution play a big part
in protecting PCs against viruses and
worms.
Links:
PC Magazine: Antivirus reviews
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Antivirus Software
Fake Anti-Virus Software Scams
Links:
Fake Anti-Virus Software Scams
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Antivirus Software
Botnet
A botnet, or botnet army, refers to
a collection of computers
autonomously or automatically
working together toward some goal;
often zombie computers that are
synchronized to perform illegal
activities on the Internet.
In 2007, a botnet was used to bring down the information infrastructure
of the country of Estonia, in an act that the country viewed as a military
attack.
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Botnet
Botnets
Links:
Symantec Guide to Scary Internet Stuff – Botnets
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Botnet
Cyber Warfare
Cyber warfare extends traditional forms of warfare to the
Internet and the Web including espionage, psychological
warfare, and attacks.
Cyberterrorism
extends traditional
forms of terrorism to
the Internet and the
Web.
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Cyber Warfare
Identity Theft
Identity theft is the criminal act of stealing information
about a person to assume that person’s identity to commit
fraud or other crimes.
People can protect
themselves from identity
theft by being cautious
with their personal
information
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Cyber Warfare
Citibank Identity Theft Commercials
Links:
Bustier
Mud Flaps
Babe Magnet
Darrel
Internet Fraud
Internet fraud is the crime of
deliberately deceiving a
person over the Internet in
order to damage them or to
obtain property or services
unlawfully.
The most common form of Internet
fraud is Internet auction fraud,
accounting for a little more than one
third of fraud cases. Auction fraud
involves being swindled by sellers
or buyers on auction sites like eBay.
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Cyber Warfare
Internet Fraud
Links:
Internet Fraud
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Cyber Warfare
Digital Certificate
A digital certificate, also called an
SSL certificate, is a type of electronic
business card that is attached to
Internet transaction data to verify the
sender of the data.
Digital certificate information includes the name of the company to
whom the certificate was issued.
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Digital Certificate
VeriSign SSL Certificates
Links:
VeriSign SSL Certificates
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Digital Certificate
Phishing Scam
A phishing scam
combines both fraudulent
e-mail and Web sites in
order to trick a person
into providing private
information that can be
used for identity theft.
In the criminal act of pharming,
hackers hijack a Domain Name
System (DNS) server to
automatically redirect users from
legitimate Web sites to spoofed
Web sites in an effort to steal
personal information.
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Phishing Scam
Spam
Spam refers to unsolicited junk e-mail that
makes up more than half of the amount of
e-mail delivered.
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Spam
Virus Hoax
A virus hoax is an e-mail or popup window that warns of a virus that
doesn’t exist in order to confuse or get users to take actions that
harm their own computers.
Links:
Snopes: Virus Hoaxes & Realities
Sophos: Hoaxes
Concepts > Information Security > Internet Security > Virus Hoax
Discussion Question
Privacy issues
include: the right
to be left alone,
to be free from
surveillance, and
to control the
information
collected and
stored about you.
To what extent
are you willing to
sacrifice your
privacy for
conveniences
and to increase
your personal
safety and
national security?
Links:
Digital Dossier
Concepts > Information Security > Discussion Question