Aspects of Organizational Security
IT Security;
Physical Security;
Financial Security;
Legal Security;
IT Security
Consists of:
Application
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Computing security:
Data security:
Information security;
Network security;
Application Security [IT Security]
Applications should be secured to overcome security weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and threats. Any loopholes in Web-based and other custom applications serve as opportunities for attackers.
Computing Security [IT Security]
Computers should be secured from threats like viruses, Trojans, and intruders. organizations must have an effective security policy which involves security management, systems engineering, protection against insider threats, and general workplace policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
Data Security [IT Security]
important information about the organization. It is important to secure data to avoid any manipulation of data, data loss, or threats to data secrecy. Any change in the identity of data or any loss of data causes a huge amount of damage, financial loss, and loss of goodwill for the organization.
Information Security [IT Security]
Securing information protects information and information systems from illegal access, use, modification, or destruction. It ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
Network Security [IT Security]
Networks are used to send important and private data from one system to another. Networks should be secured for safe transfer of data. Damage to the network makes the data transfer vulnerable and may crash the system.
Physical Security
Consists of:
Facilities security:
Human security:
Border security;
Biometric security;
Facilities Security [Physical Security]
Facilities and an organization's equipment should be properly and highly secured. Damage to facilities can cause physical harm such as a system crash or power failure.
Human Security [Physical Security]
The employees of an organization should be given security awareness training and be involved in the entire business security process in order to gain their trust and acceptance of the security policy. Ignoring human security concerns can cause employees to leave, leading to loss of business.
Financial Security
Consists of:
Security from frauds;
Phishing attacks;
Botnets;
Threats from cyber criminals;
Credit card fraud;
Security from fraud [Financial Security]
To function properly and negate losses, an organization must be financially secure from both internal and external threats. Security breaches may be caused by data manipulations, system vulnerabilities and threats, or data theft.
Legal Security
Consists of:
National security;
Public security;
Defamation;
Copyright information;
Sexual harassment;
National security [Legal Security]
National security is threatened if there are any governmental problems, improper management, economic slowdown, or other nationwide issues.
Public Security [Legal Security]
Public security is threatened if there are any internal riots, strikes, or clashes among the people of the country.
Forensic Readiness
involves an organization having specific incident response procedures in place, with designated trained personnel assigned to handle any investigation. It enables an organization to collect and preserve digital evidence in a quick and efficient manner with minimal investigation costs [Show Less]