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| Understanding Security at Work |
Understanding security at work
| What is Information Security ? |
Protecting organization assets from:
- Theft
- Unauthorized access
- Disclosure
- Accidental destruction
- Intentional destruction.
| What assets are we protecting ? |
- Employees
- Software
- Documentation
- SOM Networks
- Information
- Hardware
- Facilities
| Why are we trying to protect these assets? |
- Personnel safety
- Due diligence
- Legal requirements (State, Federal, Local, etc.)
- Financial loss
- Loss of the business or service
- Protect sensitive or confidential information
- Promote ethical behavior
| What are typical Daily Threats to State? |
Typical Incidents per day (approx.)
- 2200 e-mail viruses
- 200 scans/probes attempts (internal/external users scanning the network for unauthorized access)
- 140 web defacements attempts
- 15 Computer Hi-jack attempts (Remote Control/Trojans)
- Illegal / Inappropriate Activity
- Child pornography
- Copyright violations
- Pirated software, music, and movies
- SPAM (sent)
– Visiting inappropriate websites (gambling, pornography)
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