Chapter 8, Problem 8HMP

Program Plan Intro

System vulnerability:

• When huge data amounts are been kept in electronic form, it becomes susceptible to many threats.
• The information systems in many locations are been interconnected through communication networks.
• The unauthorized access can occur at many access points in network and is not limited to single location.
• The data flowing over networks could be accessed; valuable information could be stolen while transmission or data could be altered without authorization.
• The denial-of-service attacks are launched by intruders to disrupt website operations.
• Internets are vulnerable than internal networks as it is open to everyone.

Explanation of Solution

Impact on business:

• A risk assessment is to be performed to determine impact on business.
• The value of information assets, vulnerability ...

Explanation of Solution

Steps to prevent damage:

• The steps taken to prevent website damages includes:
  • o Access controls:
    • It prevents improper access to system of organization.
    • The unauthorized users would be restricted using this method.
  • o Firewalls:
    • It prevents access of private networks from unauthorized users.
  • o Intrusion detection systems:
    • The monitoring tools are placed at most vulnerable points, It detects and deters intruders for system.
  • o Antivirus program:
    • The software program that checks systems and drives for presence of virus...