CMGT 400: Securing And Protecting Information
Securing and Protecting Information
Securing and Protecting Information
CMGT/400
May 27, 2013
Securing and Protecting Information
Introduction
The last few years have been marked by numerous malicious applications that have increasingly targeted online activities. As the number of online activities continues to grow strong, ease of Internet use and increasing use base has perfected the criminal targets. Therefore, attacks on numerous users can be achieved at a single click. The methods utilized in breaching Internet security vary. However, these methods have increasingly become complicated and sophisticated over time. With the increase in threat levels, stronger legislations are being increasingly issued to prevent further attacks. …show more content…
Therefore after adding more security to authentication, the effect is witnessed through reduction in the acceptance rate of users while increasing the usability. Consequently, it is very challenging to find the most secure system of authentication that the users can accept. Users are always seeking new features and applications whose interfaces will be easy to use. At the same time, these users express worries that the dangers continues to increase. In addition, the legislations continue to punch companies and manufacturers towards protection of their clients’ …show more content…
The commonly used secure location includes fireproof vaults. Offsite storage of critical backups is often necessary. Apparently, data storage in other areas apart from company’s branch office calls for initial investigations of the approach that will handle offsite storage.
Security systems and devices
Various authentication methods are used and range from the simple to complex. The security level provided will vary depending on the utilized technique and deployment method. The most dominant method involves authentication with a password and username. However, this is also one of the most insecure methods. We can describe these devices and systems depending on the three factors:
* Knowledge: This is based on something that the user is well aware of such as password or pin
* Possession: This is based on something that the user has such as a USB Token or a Smart Card.
* Attribute: This is based on what the user is. This includes the biometric characteristics such as the eye pattern or the
Securing and Protecting Information
CMGT/400
May 27, 2013
Securing and Protecting Information
Introduction
The last few years have been marked by numerous malicious applications that have increasingly targeted online activities. As the number of online activities continues to grow strong, ease of Internet use and increasing use base has perfected the criminal targets. Therefore, attacks on numerous users can be achieved at a single click. The methods utilized in breaching Internet security vary. However, these methods have increasingly become complicated and sophisticated over time. With the increase in threat levels, stronger legislations are being increasingly issued to prevent further attacks. …show more content…
Therefore after adding more security to authentication, the effect is witnessed through reduction in the acceptance rate of users while increasing the usability. Consequently, it is very challenging to find the most secure system of authentication that the users can accept. Users are always seeking new features and applications whose interfaces will be easy to use. At the same time, these users express worries that the dangers continues to increase. In addition, the legislations continue to punch companies and manufacturers towards protection of their clients’ …show more content…
The commonly used secure location includes fireproof vaults. Offsite storage of critical backups is often necessary. Apparently, data storage in other areas apart from company’s branch office calls for initial investigations of the approach that will handle offsite storage.
Security systems and devices
Various authentication methods are used and range from the simple to complex. The security level provided will vary depending on the utilized technique and deployment method. The most dominant method involves authentication with a password and username. However, this is also one of the most insecure methods. We can describe these devices and systems depending on the three factors:
* Knowledge: This is based on something that the user is well aware of such as password or pin
* Possession: This is based on something that the user has such as a USB Token or a Smart Card.
* Attribute: This is based on what the user is. This includes the biometric characteristics such as the eye pattern or the