Discussion Topic 10
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Discussion10.docxDiscussion Requirements
This discussion focuses on an insurance company that handles private medical data and accepts credit card payments for insurance premiums.
Tasks
Discuss why the following must be protected in this context (what are the risks):
· Network
· Servers
· Clients
· Other resources
· Information/data
What are ways in which each of the above items can be protected in this context?
Summarize your thoughts in a Microsoft Word document checking for spelling and grammar, then submit it directly (cut & paste) into the discussion thread. Respond to at least two other students’ views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their posts or to defend your post.
NETWORK: The first step of computer security is computer networks.The computer and network security has a concern with the integrity. If you are developing an effective and secure system this will be very helpful for insurance company to store all data of people. Ways to protect Network Security: 1)Update Network Password after every 2 weeks atleast. 2)By Creating virtual Private Network. SERVER: Server security is also important as network security is important because servers also can hold vital information of organization's. If a server is compromised, all of its contents may become available to steal. Ways to protect Network Security. 1)By using Firewall. 2)By Creating virtual Private Network. CLIENTS: Data security is very important for every business whose is affected more and even more so for those who lack the resources and knowledge to resolve the issue. Ways to protect Clients Security. 1)Role-based access control. 2)Using anitvirus. 3)Avoiding unsecure portals. Data/Inormation: The data/information security in so important for any organization because it can protect the confidential information, enables the organization function,Information is an important asset for an organization. Ways to protect Data/Information Security. 1)Make cyber security. 2)Changing password by time. 3)Always Backup Option.
