Security Breach
Case Scenario 1: Security Breach

Hospitals have the opportunity and responsibility to integrate sound policies and procedures in relation to the protection of the confidential client information (odwin, 2010). St. John's Hospital in no different to this notion has the organization seeks to enhance the security and confidentiality of the information of its clients. The organization is a role model to other institutions within the geographical area on the essential need to integrate valuable security issues with reference to patient data privacy and security. Currently, the organization faces critical security breaches as printouts in the restricted-access IS department are not shredded. It has come to the attention of the personnel who serve late into their routine that most cleaning staff read the printouts.

This is a reflection of invasion into private information of the patients thus affecting their confidentiality. It is essential for the organization to adopt and integrate an appropriate…...

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References

Rodwin, M.A. (2010). Patient Data: Property, Privacy & the Public Interest. American Journal

Of Law & Medicine, 36(4), 586-618.

Prehe, J. (2008). Exploring the Information Management Side of RIM. Information Management

Journal, 42(3), 62-67.

Computer Security Breaches
Internal Controls and Receivables

On December the 19th arget publicly acknowledged they had suffered a data breach, which had resulted in the loss of 40 million customer payment card details, along with their names, expiry dates, and the encrypted security codes (Munson, 2013), At the time this was one of the largest security breaches, with the firm suffering not just because they were targeted by criminals, but as a result of the failure of their internal controls.

he problem started when, in the run up to hanksgiving, malware was installed on the payments system of arget (Riley, 2014). BlackPOS, which is also known as Kaptoxa, is malware designed for use on point of sales systems which operate on Microsoft Windows (Krebs, 2014). he Malware operates at the point of sales, when the customers' cards are swiped on an infected point of sale, the malware becomes active and at card details…...

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The plan to overcome this needs to build in the detection, with the development of a strict protocol for what actions should be taken and by whom where is a security breach, including who does what, with time scales and specifics responsibilities.

Part 2

Firms will take a number of issues into consideration when assessing whether or not to extend credit to customers. The first consideration may be the internal position of the firm and the resources that have which may or may not support the extension of credit. Where credit is extended to customers, and funding by the firm, this can increase significantly the level of accounts receivable outstanding and result in a significant increase in capital tied up in inventory. The firm will also have to allow for the potentials for bad debts (Howells & Bain, 2007). The firm may aid cash flow with the use of factoring firms. The firm may also need to look at other internal resources such as the personal and systems, to ensure they can

The next thing is to immediately contact the FOIP Coordinator, Privacy Officer, esponsible Affiliate as well as any other person who is responsible for the organization's it security.
Evaluation of the isks Associated with the Breach

There is a need to evaluate the risks associated with the privacy breach. This should be done with a consideration of personal as well as health information (Social Insurance Number, financial information or any other sensitive information) that are involved, the cause as well as extent of the privacy breach, the individuals who have been affected by the breach as well as the operations that have been affected by the breach.

Notification

In this stage, the team must decide whether or not to notify the people who have been affected by the privacy breach.

Prevention

At this stage, all the necessary steps are taken to prevent the system from any further privacy breaches. The cause of the breach is…...

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References

Clifford, RA (2006). Employees Can be Liable for Violating Patient Confidentiality.Available online at  http://www.cliffordlaw.com/news/attorneys-articles/archive/employees-can-be-liable-for-violating-patient-confidentiality 

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (2010). Key Steps in Responding to Privacy Breaches.Available online at  http://www.oipc.ab.ca/Content_Files/Files/Publications/Key_Steps_in_Responding_to_a_Privacy_Breach.pdf 

See Bagent v. Illini Community Hospital, and Misty Young, No. 4-05-0495 (4th District, decided March 3. 2006).

Today only a General Manager of a distribution center can gain access to the databases where customer records are kept and only by role access privileges can they even see them, which were a requirement of customers who were outraged by the breach (Shine, 2012).
Providing Greater Security for Customers: Two Alternatives

The most effective security strategy Amazon can take in light of the breach of their confidential data from internally is defining more rigorous role-based authentication to the data level. This would alleviate the threat of anyone in the warehouse hacking into the data sets, and would even require multiple access privileges to even see customer data (McDonald, 2011). The technologies behind these authentication techniques would also audit and report any and all potential hacking attempts including those that are unsuccessful. As second approach to minimizing threats is to completely redefine the underlying security architecture, forcing authentication through standardized security…...

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References

Hsieh, T. (2010, Zappos CEO on going to extremes for customers. Harvard Business Review, 88(7)

Letzing, J. (2012, Jan 16). Zappos says customer database hacked. Wall Street Journal (Online)

McDonald, S. (2011). Delivering happiness: A path to profits, passion and purpose. American Economist, 56(1), 127-128.

Shine, C. (2012, Jan 18). Zappos customers express anger, support, and frustration over security breach. McClatchy - Tribune Business News, pp. n/a.

Lessons Learned From Zappos' Security Breach in January, 2012
On January 16, 2012 Zappos' experienced its first major security breach through a compromised server at its recently opened Kentucky Distribution Center, with an experienced hacker gaining access to potentially 24 million customer records. The Zappos' internal ordering systems had encrypted passwords for safety as part of its basic architecture, yet the last four digits of credit cards, complete customer histories and contact information were all compromised (Letzing, 2012). Zappos is the world's leading online store selling women's men's, and children's shoes and accessories, and was recently sold by founder and CEO Tony Hsieh to Amazon.com for $800 million (Hsieh, 2010). As part of the sales of this massive website and online business, Tony Hsieh successfully negotiated to retain control over the logistics, supply chain and innovative approaches to warehouse management that drastically reduces the time to complete an order (McDonald, 2011).

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References

Hsieh, T. (2010, Zappos CEO on going to extremes for customers. Harvard Business Review, 88(7)

Letzing, J. (2012, Jan 16). Zappos says customer database hacked. Wall Street Journal (Online)

McDonald, S. (2011). Delivering happiness: A path to profits, passion and purpose. American Economist, 56(1), 127-128.

iPad Security Breach and Corporate Ethics
In the course of this short essay, the author will demonstrate hacking into a eb site is almost never justifiable unless the hackers are acting with a warrant and under the direction of law enforcement agencies. e will see this applied to a real world case, in which Goatse Security and Gawker Media hacked into iPAD email records stored on an AT&T server in June of 2010. In fact this is probably the best example that can be found. The author will also create a corporate ethics statement for a computer security firm that would allow activities like hacking only under the most extreme of circumstances.

In this author's viewpoint, if hacking results at all, the perpetrator must be able to defend himself in front of a judge or the police because it is a basic violation of the sacred right of privacy. Furthermore, this author…...

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Works Cited

Fbi investigating at&t iPad security breach. (2010, June 11). Retrieved from  http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/science_tech/fbi-investigating-at&t-iPad-security-breach1276268393157 

Tate, Ryan. (2010, June 12). At&t fights spreading iPad fear. Retrieved from http://gawker.com/5559725/att-fights-spreading-iPad-fear

Tate, Ryan. (2010, June 10). Steve jobs bragged about privacy -- days ago. Retrieved from  http://gawker.com/valleywag/5560295/steve-jobs-bragged-about-privacydays-ago 

Top ten security questions for ceos to ask. (2011, February 11). Retrieved from https://www.infosecisland.com/blogview/11576-Top-Ten-Security-Questions-for-CEOs-to-Ask.html

iPad Security Breach
Assessing the Impact of the Apple iPad Security Breach

Discuss Goatse Security firm possible objectives when they hacked into AT&T's Website.

Goatse Security and firms like them are on a mission to expose what they see as lies and misleading claims of companies who claim to have much greater levels of security and stability in their products than they actually do. While the accounts of the iPad incident have been dismissed as business development efforts on the part of Goatse by AT&T Chief Security Officers and the Wall Street Journal, the reality of it is Goatse and other firms like them perform a valuable service, ironically, for the companies who claim their activities are illegal (Wall Street Journal, 2010). Goatse is actually doing a series of audits on new products that may not have been completely tested before launch. Apple, who is known for having exceptional control and expertise in…...

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References

Spencer E. Ante. (2010, June 10). AT&T Says iPad Owners' Email Data Was Breached. Wall Street Journal (Eastern Edition), p. B.1.

Spencer E. Ante & Ben Worthen. (2010, June 11). FBI to Probe iPad Breach - Group That Exposed AT&T Flaw to See Addresses Says It Did a 'Public Service'. Wall Street Journal (Eastern Edition), p. B.1.

Carr, D.. (2010, December). iPad IN THE ENTERPRISE. InformationWeek,(1286), 49-52,54.

Dwyer, D.. (2009). Chinese cyber-attack tools continue to evolve. Network Security, 2009(4), 9-11.

Sony Security Breaches
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Sony Corporation has had a series of very public security breaches in the past few years. Despite a long history of Internet presence, including a clunky website, social networking, and "stealth" marketing, Sony was not very tech-savvy when it came to securely storing data -- even though Sony used that data very well to market its products and services. However, Sony seems to have stepped up its game when it comes to security, making the third wave of attacks much less damaging.

Sony has traditionally had a flashy website that was difficult to shop on. It's divided into Electronics, the…...

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Works Cited

Aune, S.P. (2011, June 2). Sony Hacked Again, Over 1 Million Passwords Compromised. Retrieved December 12, 2011, from TechnoBuffalo:  http://www.technobuffalo.com/companies/sony/sony-hacked-again-over-1-million-passwords-compromised/ 

Buchanan, M. (2010, February 4). Sony Still Loses Money on Every PS3 They Sell. Retrieved December 12, 2011, from Gizmodo:  http://gizmodo.com/5464610/sony-still-loses-money-on-every-ps3-they-sell 

Krotoski, A. (2006, December 11). New Sony viral marketing ploy angers consumers. Retrieved December 12, 2011, from Guardian News and Media Limited:  http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2006/dec/11/newsonyviral 

McMillan, R. (2011, September 22). Alleged LulzSec Sony Hacker Arrested. Retrieved December 12, 2011, from CIO.

VA Security Breach
The Veteran's Affairs department has had several notable security breeches in recent years. In one 2006 incident, patient data was downloaded onto an unsecured laptop and stolen. Patient records at the VA were unencrypted at the time. "If data is properly encrypted there is no data breach. The device can be stolen but no data can be accessed" because the thief lacks the 'key' to decode the data (Johnson 369). But since the data was not encrypted, patient records could be easily downloaded onto an unsecured computer that was later removed by the thief.

However, simply encrypting data is not enough, since the person possessing the key can potentially steal the data. First and foremost, adequate screening of employees is essential -- individuals that have access to sensitive data such as Social Security numbers should have to pass the standards for at least minimum security clearance. Secondly, no non-approved…...

How serious was this e-mail security breach? Why did the Kaiser Permanente leadership react so quickly to mitigate the possible damage done by the breach?The e-mail security breach by the KP online Pharmacy was grave because it violated various HIPPA and State laws that protect patients from health information disclosure without prior consent. Moreover, such a breach of confidential and private information could cause harm and affect the patients' dignity. For instance, disclosing a patient's health data could result in embarrassment, stigma, or discrimination (Drolet et al., 2017). Protection of patients' information usually promotes quality care by enhancing effective communication and information sharing between physicians and patients. Furthermore, according to HIPPA security rule, Kaiser Permanente's mandate is to adopt applicable procedures and policies that ensure that patients' information is contained, protected from any form of a security breach. Also, that such policies and procedures can detect and correct any attempt…...

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References

Cohen, I. G., & Mello, M. M. (2018). HIPAA and protecting health information in the 21st century. Jama, 320(3), 231-232.

Drolet, B. C., Marwaha, J. S., Hyatt, B., Blazar, P. E., & Lifchez, S. D. (2017). Electronic communication of protected health information: privacy, security, and HIPAA compliance. The Journal of hand surgery, 42(6), 411-416.

Internet isk and Cybercrime at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Internet isk

Cybercrime

Today, the mission of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as taken from President Lincoln's second inaugural address is, "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan." To this end, this cabinet-level organization provides healthcare services through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to nine million veteran patients each year. In an effort to improve the quality of these healthcare services, the VHA has implemented a number of technological solutions including electronic healthcare records and a nationwide communication network. These solutions, though, have also introduced a number of security risks and a number of high-profile security breaches have drawn increased scrutiny on the VHA in recent years. This paper provides an overview of the VHA and what types of Internet-related security threats it faces. A discussion concerning cybercrime at the…...

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References

Annual budget submission. (2016). Department of Veterans Affairs. Retrieved from  http://www.va.gov/budget/products.asp .

Ball K., Haggerty K., & Lyon D. (Ed.) (2012). The Routledge handbook of surveillance studies. London: Routledge.

Barlow, J.P. (1990). Crime and puzzlement. Retrieved from   / crimpuzz.html.http://www.sjgames.com/SS 

Bell, D. (2001). An introduction to cybercultures. London: Routledge.

Week & 8 DiscussionChapterConceptsDefinitionContextPersonal Example7. Security1. Five key security decisions2. Security education, training, awarenessSecurity education is some type of formal instruction that is focused on fundamentals, concepts, and theories related to information security.Training is delivered through degree programs, certifications, seminars, etc.Awareness focuses on the core knowledge needed by security professionals.In sum, the goals are developing security expertise (education), operational proficiency (training) and promoting secure behaviors (awareness).Most companies of all sizes and types in virtually all industries rely to some extent on their IT resources to perform basic business functions.Over the years, I have attended and delivered in-house security education and training. One of the most interesting challenges that I have identified in this process is just how fast innovations and threats -- in IT change the security landscape, making the need for ongoing training and education an essential element of any business model.Likewise, a holistic program encompassing all three…...

Network Security Controls and Issues
The many challenges of network security can be understood by realizing who needs access to the network itself. Access to secure networks should be accompanied by a certain need or reason by a person who has the authority to view, manipulate or reproduce information and data contained within that network. Access problems arise when there are no clear boundaries or guidelines as to who should have access to the network.

Within many commercial work settings, information held on networks can be very valuable to many non-employees of that workplace. For instance, many companies have their pricing levels contained within these systems. Competitors would very much like to know the financial situation of its rivals and security should not be overlooked in this manner.

Since networks are very mobile and can be accessed from various points and places, security from non-employees must be designed in a manner that ultimately…...

Both types -- qualitative and quantitative -- have their advantages and disadvantages. One of the most well-known of the quantitative risk metrics is that that deals with calculation of annual loss expectancy (ALE) (Bojanc & Jerman-Blazoc, 2008). ALE calculation determines the monetary loss associated form a single occurrence of the risk (popularly known as the single loss exposure (SLE)). The SLE is a monetary amount that is assigned to a single event that represents the amount that the organizations will potentiality lose when threatened. For intangible assets, this amount can be quite difficult to assess.
The SLE is calculated by multiplying the monetary value of the asset (AV) with the exposure factor (EF). The EF represents the percentage of loss that a threat can have on a particular asset. The equation, therefore, is thus: SLE=AV*EF. Applying this practically, if the AV of an e-commerce web server is $50,000 and a…...

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Reference

Bojanc, R. & Jerman-Blazoc, B. (2008), An economic modelling approach to information security risk management. International Journal of Information Management 28 (2008) 413 -- 422

Chowdhary, A., & Mezzeapelle, M.A. (n.d.) Inforamtion Security metrics. Hewlett Packard.

Pedro, G.L., & Ashutosh, S. (2010). An approach to quantitatively measure Information security 3rd India Software Engineering Conference, Mysore, 25-27

Breach of Faith
Over the course of twenty-two years, from 1979 to 2001, Robert Hanssen participated in what is possibly the most severe breach of national intelligence in the United States' history. hrough a combination of skill and sheer luck, Hanssen was able to pass critical information from his job at the FBI to Soviet and later Russian intelligence agencies, information that may have contributed to the capture and execution of a number of individuals. Hanssen's case is particularly interesting because it takes place over the course of two decades that included the end of the Cold War and the beginning of the internet age, and as such examining the various means by which Hanssen was able to breach security offers extra insight into the security threats, new and old, that face those tasked with protecting sensitive government information. Ultimately, the Hanssen case reveals a number of ongoing vulnerabilities concerning the…...

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The first substantial action that could be taken to help ensure future breaches do not occur is a reorganization of the FBI's security and intelligence functions. The Webster Commission compared the FBI's organization of its security functions with the rest of the Intelligence Community and found that, "in sharp contrast to other agencies," the FBI's security and intelligence functions "are fragmented, with security responsibilities spread across eight Headquarters divisions and fifty-six field offices" (Webster, 2002, p. 4). This fragmentation of security functions dramatically increases the likelihood of a breach because it means that the overall security apparatus is that much more porous, with adequate, lacking, or inconsistent oversight depending on particular Headquarters or field office.

To combat this phenomenon, the Webster Commission recommended that the Bureau establish an Office of Security tasked with, among other things, consolidating security functions under a senior executive" in order to "prompt management to focus on security, resolve conflicts between operational and security objectives, and foster Headquarters and field coordination" (Webster, 2002, p. 4). The FBI did not establish an Office of Security, which would have meant a high level office reporting directly to the deputy director, but rather in 2005 established the National Security Branch, a lower-level division responsible for Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, Intelligence, and Weapons of Mass Destruction (Holder, 2011, & FBI, 2012). Even with the consolidation of these security-related functions under one Branch, the FBI's security functions still remain fragmented and ultimately lacking. For example, while Counterintelligence and Intelligence are both divisions of the National Security Branch, a Security Division still remains under the control of the Associate Deputy Director. Furthermore, the Bureau still lacks one of the most important assets recommended by the Webster Commission: a unit dedicated to information system security, clearly an important aspect of overall security considering that much of Hanssen's success depended on being able to use the FBI's automated databases without fear of being flagged for suspicious behavior, or even identified at all (Webster, 2002, p. 4).

Just as the FBI's security issues prior to Hanssen's arrest were microcosmic of the larger problems facing the Intelligence Community prior to the attacks of September 2001, so too is the FBI's failure to institute necessary reforms while exacerbating existing problems microcosmic of the difficulties facing the Intelligence Community in its attempts to institute the intelligence reforms passed in the wake of 9/11. Though the FBI's National Security Branch was born out of a presidential directive and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence out of an act of Congress, both organizations represent attempts to fix security and intelligence

Management accounting combines traditional accounting responsibilities with management responsibilities, which allows a company to align budgetary considerations with the people handling the money.  There are a variety of different topics in management accounting that could serve as a good springboard for research, because how it is applied can vary tremendously depending on the size, purpose, and structure of an organization.  Regardless of the approach, it is clear that management accounting has become an important component of the decision-making process in business of all sizes and that the continued evolution of this practice should results in....

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Enhanced Network Security with Access Control Lists (ACLs)

In the corporate landscape, network security is paramount to protect sensitive data, maintain business continuity, and comply with industry regulations. Access Control Lists (ACLs) serve as a crucial defense mechanism by implementing fine-grained access controls, enhancing overall network security.

Concept of ACLs

An ACL is a set of rules that define who can access specific resources within a network. These rules are applied to network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls to regulate network traffic based on criteria like source IP address, destination IP address, port number, and protocol.

Types of ACLs

There are two main....