For Professor Ryan only

Information Security

1.       Look up “ the paper that started the study of computer security.” Prepare a summary of the key points. What in this paper specifically addresses security in areas previously unexamined?

2.       Consider the information stored on your personal computer. For each of the terms listed, find an example and document it: threat, threat agent, vulnerability, exposure, risk, attack, and exploit.

Assignment 2

3.       Assume that a security model is needed for the protection of information in your class. Using the CNSS model, examine each of the cells and write a brief statement on how you would address the three components occupying that cell.

4.       Using the Web, identify the chief information officer, chief information security officer, and systems administrator for your school. Which of these individuals represents the data owner? Data custodian?

Assignment 3

The next day at SLS found everyone in technical support busy restoring computer systems to their former state and installing new virus and worm control software. Amy found herself learning how to install desktop computer operating systems and applications as SLS made a heroic effort to recover from the attack of the previous day. Questions:

1. Do you think this event was caused by an insider or outsider? Why do you think this?

2. Other than installing virus and worm control software, what can SLS do to prepare for the next incident?

3. Do you think this attack was the result of a virus or a worm? Why do you think this?