very important that IT department keep workstations update to date with latest and relevant software updates, security patches, and antivirus/malware protection. The workstations will be accessible with a user define password that must meet password requirements set by IT Security. Password typically will require upper and lower case letters, special character, a number, be minimum 8 characters, will not contains parts of username and personal information and will need to be changed every 30-60 days
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Assessment Worksheet Applying OWASP to a Web Security Assessment Course Name and Number: _____________________________________________________ Student Name: ________________________________________________________________ Instructor Name: ______________________________________________________________ Lab Due Date: ________________________________________________________________ Overview In this lab, you explored the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Web site and reviewed its
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Security Proposal Information security policies and procedures are the cornerstone of any information security program - and they are among the items that typically receive the greatest scrutiny from examiners and regulators. But beyond satisfying examiners, clear and practical policies and procedures define an organization's expectations for security and how to meet those expectations. With a good set of policies and procedures, employees, customers, partners and vendors all know where you stand
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network of Richman Investments must have authorized personal credentials to use a workstation assigned to them. A few exceptions can be Major IT administration and authorized upper management. A change password should be implemented no less than 45-60 days on Richman’s network. Administrative passwords should also be changed no less than 30-45 days, Since Administrative access has the most immediate vulnerability. 3. LAN Domain: The Local Area Network (LAN), which includes most things in the computer
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must sign an AUP before being allowed to connect to the network. The Workstation domain is where users first access company systems, applications, and data. In order to connect users will be required to login with their own unique username and password. Users will only be allowed to use company computers on the network. Company computers will be kept up to date on all software patches and updates in order to help ensure security. The LAN domain includes all data closets and physical as well as
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that the bank uses authentication to identify users. Authentication is a method for identifying users based on a unique username and password (Merrick, 2014). Merrick Bank uses authentication as a security measure to make sure that the individual is who he/she claims to be. Before I can access my account I have to log into the system by providing a username and password that was create when I registered to the online banking system (Merrick, 2014). When you sign into the system, a box populates on the
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user to click on a web link that takes them to a fake website. Once at the site the hacker then downloads a malware virus that does several things. The first it can record information that is inputted or stored on the system like user names and passwords to bank account records. The second this malware can install a back door to the system giving the hacker access to the system as if they were an admin on the network. The third is
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Authentication Policies * CMOS passwords * Username and password * Smart card and pin * Key fob * Biometric CMOS passwords Power-on Password * Supervisor’s password * User password * Full access * Liminted access * View only access * No access * Hard Drive Password * Protects data even if HD is stolen * Password required each time the system boots Reset CMOS password * Acess CMOS settings * Reset
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Portability and Accounting Act). Specifically the HIPAA Security Rule which “establishes national standards to protect individuals’ electronic personal health information that is created, received, used, or maintained by a covered entity” (HHS, n.d.). Password complexity is supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) specifically NIST Special Publication 800-171. New users The current new user section of the policy states: “New users are assigned access based on the content
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until it has been approved by IT. There will be a limited number of wireless access points around the building, with password access. These passwords will be changed on a regular basis. Access to the local network will be secured by user authentication passwords. Users will be limited to only the system resources that they absolutely need to complete their work. Users’ passwords must be changed every 90 days. Each workstation will be set up to automatically lock the screen after 3 minutes
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