Chapter 10.9, Problem 10.3ARQ

Explanation of Solution

Security threats:

Security threat is a thing that can cause damage to the organization, IT systems and networks. For example, if the details of a bank account can be accessed by any intruder without the permission of an appropriate user for misusing their details is called as “threat”.

Explanation for elements that are given in “Figure 10-6”:

• If important data is involved in system then security measures have to be taken seriously to protect the data.
• Creating strong password for particular site and multiple passwords for different account is to keep hackers from accessing accounts more easily.
• Sending data via email or IM is not secure because hackers can easily hack those information using history logs.
• HTTPS is a hypertext transfer protocol for secure transformation or communication over the web.
• Removing high value of asset from computer is a way to keep our system safely.
• Hacker knows the information through browsing history, temporary files, and cookies of the system. So, clear all the visited files to prevent the system.
• Updating antivirus software is an essential thing to keep the system from threat.
• Security concern is an important for every worker so that everyone is on the same page when it comes to privacy.
• Following the guidelines of the company in order to reduce the chance of a threat.
• Business initiatives must consider this protection activity that would ensure the organization-wide.

IDS:

Intrusion detection system (IDS) is an application software or device which is used to monitor the networks or activities of the system for unauthorized access and threats to produce the caution reports to authorized user...