Information security governance

Information security breaches and attacks are aiming businesses every now and then. Any company that is connected to the internet has some information security risks. Businesses that operation in healthcare, finance and any government sectors, suffers from more of such information security risks as they collect, store and process sensitive personal, financial and confidential data. ABC Accounting Firm is a major national accounting firm that is utilizing the power of information technology. The company

INTRODUCTION As networks and computer systems become universal and exposed, security threats and risks continue to grow more rapidly. This causes enormous threats; therefore, Security specialists and experts are continuously trying to find solutions for these kinds of threats through different methods like attack signatures and looking for methods to prevent them. Nevertheless, as solutions are formed, new types of threats emerge, for example spam mails, spywares, worms and Trojans just to mention

The heightened level of impact of data breaches on users necessitated emergence of state and federal laws mandating organizations to adhere to certain information security protocols. FERPA, HIPPA, GLBA, PCIDSS are few laws that requires organizations to draft and implement information security practices to protect the information at their disposal. Organizations started creating compliance teams and compliance programs to ensure their adherence and compliance with various laws and regulation. But

and Describe two (2) U.S. based compliance laws that exist. 
 Federal Information Security Management Act- This act was passed in 2002 as part of the title 3 of the E-Government Act. Its purpose is to ensure that federal agencies protect their data. It gives specific responsibilities for federal agencies. They are responsible for protecting the system and data, complying with all elements of FISMA and integrating security in all processes. Gramm-Leach Bliley Act also known as the Financial

An Information security programs mission should be developed in a way that “aligns with organizational strategies by evaluating business requirements, applicable laws, regulations, standards, and best practices” (Module 2). More importantly businesses, governments, and other types of organizations need to incorporate cyber security to conduct business transactions, share information, and interact with customers and suppliers. Threats to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of cyberspace

IT security system is vital to defend industries or company from constant threats due to digital thieves and cyber-attackers. For financial sectors, it is a must to have a good security system in order to protect the customer data as well as the network of the company system. Another reliable solution to counter the constant IT threats is by utilizing the IBM solutions. IBM solution provides a series of protective strategies and systems to financial services company such as bank and other related

Business Model for Information Security (BMIS). The model manages information security by addressing the complexity of security. It consists of four construct; Organization Design and Strategy, People, Process and Technology which interact with each other (ISACA 2009). According to (Horváth, 2010) the model emphasizes the importance of an organization culture as applied to information security. In the creation of this culture the following are instituted: alignment of information security with business

Keywords: Cyber crime, Cyber security The Lack of Attention in the Prevention of Cyber Crime and How to improve it Brett Pladna ICTN6883 East Carolina University The Lack of Attention in the Prevention of Cyber crime and How to Improve it 2 Abstract This paper discusses the issues of cyber crime and what is being done to prevent it. Cyber criminals take advantages of vulnerabilities by using viruses, bots, etc to cause damage and/or maybe steal information. There are ways that this can

insider threats within our company is made possible by emerging technologies. It is important that a security polices and training be required to assist in preventing these threats from occurring. Insider threats come from people who attempt to gain access to our systems in order to cause problems to our organization. It has been estimated that insider threats make up to 30% of all major security breaches. These threats include sabotage, theft, fraud, black mail, and violent actions. It is important

compromised. Information Security experts warn that this breach could threaten the United States’ national security for generations. It is important to study how the breach occurred to prevent similar ones in the future. The United States Office of Personnel Management was and remains an extremely attractive target for hackers, especially those sponsored by foreign governments. One of the prime responsibilities of OPM is managing security clearances. While OPM may not guard information related to nuclear