NT2580 – Introduction to Information Systems Security | Project Part 2 Student SSCP® Domain Research Paper | Michael RyanNov. 27, 12Oyvind “OJ” Boulter | Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have allowed major productivity in the field and in the office and are starting to become an integral part of the business lifestyle. Although their intelligence allows greater productivity, it also makes them vulnerable to attack. A network is only as secure as its weakest link. Personal Communication Devices and Voicemail Policy 1.0 Purpose This document describes Information Security 's requirements for Personal Communication Devices and Voicemail for Richman. 2.0 Scope This policy applies to any use of Personal …show more content…
2.0 Scope This policy applies to any mobile device issued by Richman or used for Richman business which contains stored data owned by Richman. 3.0 Policy All mobile devices containing stored data owned by Richman must use an approved method of encryption to protect data at rest. Mobile devices are defined to include laptops, PDAs, and cell phones. Users are expressly forbidden from storing Richman data on devices that are not issued by Richman, such as storing Richman email on a personal cell phone or PDA. 3.1 Laptops Laptops must employ full disk encryption with an approved software encryption package. No Richman data may exist on a laptop in cleartext. 3.2 PDAs and Cell phones Any Richman data stored on a cell phone or PDA must be saved to an encrypted file system using Richman-approved software. Richman shall also employ remote wipe technology to remotely disable and delete any data stored on a Richman PDA or cell phone which is reported lost or stolen. 3.3 Keys All keys used for encryption and decryption must meet complexity requirements described in Richman’s Password Protection Policy. 3.4 Loss and Theft The loss or theft of any mobile device containing Richman data must be reported immediately.
All user-chosen passwords should be complex in nature (e.g., containing mixed case and two non-alphabetic characters. Non-alphabetic characters include numbers (0-9) and punctuation. The use of control characters and other non-printing characters is discouraged because they may inadvertently cause network transmission problems.
The CSO or CIO should establish policies as to what data is allowed to be stored on mobile devices, what level of protection is required, and what access to internal systems various mobile devices can have. Regularly, these policies are part of the overall data management and access management policies. The network administrator and IT manager usually decide on which tools to use to ensure that password, virtual private network, access control, and malware protection requirements are followed. They may also decide on which types of mobile devices are authorized for use with company data and services. Managers and users are responsible for following these policies. It is tempting for employees to use personal devices with forbidden data and
Issue two. Based on the premise that most of the managers have BlackBerry devices for instant communications and all employees are provided cell phones, you must research and detail the cryptography methods to protect organizational information using techniques that ensure its integrity, confidentiality, authenticity, and non-repudiation, and the recovery of encrypted information
The Personal Integrity that is considered to relate to the information posed by Smartphone, can have many reference selections
With the rapid increase in the number of attempted breaches and resulting damages, there is an increased need for user authentication, especially with numerous unknown mobile devices with which consumers are using to access to IT resources.
This article gives a synopsis of threats to the mobile devices and the data existing in them and the available defenses. It classifies seven different types of threats on mobile devices and then it discusses about the precautions that can be taken to avoid these threats. It recommends how to prioritize the different threats and defenses.
Conklin, W. A., White, G., Williams, D., Davis, R., & Cothren, C. (2012). Principles of computer security: CompTIA Security+™ and beyond (3rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
However mobile devices also represent a significant risk to information security and data security as, if the appropriate security applications and procedures are not applied, they can be a conduit for unauthorized access to the Eastern Widgets’ data and IT infrastructure. This can subsequently lead to data leakage and system infection. Eastern Widgets has a requirement to protect its information assets in order to safeguard its customers, intellectual property and reputation. This policy outlines a set of practices and requirements for the safe use of mobile devices.
Computer security is the security applied to the computers and their networks including the internet. Physical security and information security are the two types of computer securities which prevent theft of equipment and data. (Man, 2015).
Brick the mobile device when it is lost or stolen; the device will no longer function and it can be temporary or permanently. Back up data in cloud storage so personal data isn’t lost.
New technology has spurred innovative ways to spend money. As mobile payment systems continually develop, consumer financial and personal information risk exposure. Industry officials state the technology is growing, but security specialists argue growth of will inevitably attract fraud. Smartphone owners must treat their phones as a miniature computer and equip proper anti-virus and malware software. Enacting preventative methods will help thwart security breaches over mobile networks. (Ladendorf, 2013)
Today’s technology-based society is plagued with an over abundance of mobile devices. These devices now control our homes, our transportation, and our
This research article examines the security concerns of using mobile technology systems in health care institution. Various methods of ensuring privacy and security of patient’s electronic medical information are addressed. This high quality article is relevant for present day mobile security issues. The authors utilize a host of credible references in the health care and information technology fields.
Sub point 1: Mobile devices are small and portable, however they can be easily stolen. Hundreds of thousands of cell phones, laptops and tablets are lost each year. The mobile device in the hands of a stranger provides easy
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the article Cyber Threats to Mobile Phones, phones are now sharing hardware and software similar to a PC and becoming each time more like a PC. Therefore, the risks of being hacked are increasing, allowing hackers to attack mobile devices the same way as if they were doing it with a regular PC. Personal and professional information are more often stored on mobile devices therefore it is imperative to have our data secure. Security solutions for mobile devices are not as broad or high-tech as those for PCs. The majority of mobile security relies on the proper use and smart choices that the user makes on a daily basis to be protected against cyber attacks. Even the most careful person can be attacked but the possibilities of that happening are less when you are proactive.