MIS CHAPTER 5 PROTECTING INFORMATION RESOURCES Hossein BIDGOLI

MIS CHAPTER 5 PROTECTING INFORMATION RESOURCES Hossein BIDGOLI MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 1

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources learning outcomes LO1 Describe basic safeguards in computer and network security. LO2 Explain the major security threats. LO3 Describe security and enforcement measures. LO4 Summarize the guidelines for a comprehensive security system, including business continuity planning. MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 2

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Is Facebook a Friend or Fiend? In 2010, a hacker named Kirllos was peddling 1.5 million stolen Facebook accounts for as little as 2.5 cents per account If true, that would mean that one out of every 300 Facebook users were, unbeknownst to them, on the market Cyber criminals use stolen accounts to spam, scam, and otherwise profit from unwary Facebook users, who are likely to respond to a familiar face or name without realizing that the friend is a fiend MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 3

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Computer and Network Security: Basic Safeguards Critical for most organizations – Especially in recent years, with “hackers” becoming more numerous and adept at stealing and altering private information Hackers use a variety of tools to break into computers and networks – Sniffers, password crackers, and rootkits – Journals Phrack and 2600: The Hacker Quarterly MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 4

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Computer and Network Security: Basic Safeguards (cont’d.) Comprehensive security system – Protects an organization’s resources – Including information and computer and network equipment, e-mails, invoices transferred via electronic data interchange (EDI), new product designs, marketing campaigns, and financial statements Threats – Include sharing passwords with coworkers, leaving a computer unattended while logged on to the network, or even spilling coffee on a keyboard MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 5

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Computer and Network Security: Basic Safeguards (cont’d.) Comprehensive security system – Includes hardware, software, procedures, and personnel that collectively protect information resources Confidentiality – System must not allow disclosing information to anyone who isn’t authorized to access it – Secure government agencies – Businesses – E-commerce MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 6

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Computer and Network Security: Basic Safeguards (cont’d.) Integrity – Ensures the accuracy of information resources in an organization – Financial transactions Availability – Ensures that computers and networks are operating – Authorized users can access the information they need MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 7

Exhibit 5.1 MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning The McCumber Cube 8

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Computer and Network Security: Basic Safeguards (cont’d.) Three levels of security – Level 1: front-end servers – Level 2: back-end systems – Level 3: corporate network Fault-tolerant systems – Combination of hardware and software for improving reliability – Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) – Redundant array of independent disks (RAID) – Mirror disks MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 9

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Security Threats: An Overview Some threats can be controlled completely or partially, but some can’t be controlled Categories – Unintentional – Intentional MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 10

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Intentional Threats Viruses Worms Trojan programs Logic bombs Backdoors Blended threats (e.g., worm launched by Trojan) Rootkits Denial-of-service attacks Social engineering MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 11

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Viruses Type of malware In 2008, the number of computer viruses in existence exceeded one million Estimating the dollar amount of damage viruses cause can be difficult Usually given names – I Love You, Michelangelo Consists of self-propagating program code that’s triggered by a specified time or event MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 12

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Viruses (cont’d.) Seriousness of viruses varies Transmitted through a network and e-mail attachments – Bulletin or message boards Virus hoaxes – Can cause as much damage as real viruses Indications of a computer infected by a virus Best measure against viruses – Installing and updating antivirus programs MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 13

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Worms Travel from computer to computer in a network – Do not usually erase data Independent programs that can spread themselves without having to be attached to a host program Replicate into a full-blown version that eats up computing resources Well-known worms – Code Red, Melissa, and Sasser MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 14

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Trojan Programs Named after the Trojan horse the Greeks used to enter Troy during the Trojan Wars Contains code intended to disrupt a computer, network, or Web site Usually hidden inside a popular program MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 15

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Logic Bombs Type of Trojan program used to release a virus, worm, or other destructive code Triggered at a certain time or by an event MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 16

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Backdoors Programming routine built into a system by its designer or programmer Enable the designer or programmer to bypass system security and sneak back into the system later to access programs or files System users aren’t aware a backdoor has been activated MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 17

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Blended Threats Combine the characteristics of computer viruses, worms, and other malicious codes with vulnerabilities found on public and private networks Main goal is not just to start and transmit an attack, but also to spread it Multi-layer security system could guard against blended threats MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 18

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Denial-of-Service Attacks Flood a network or server with service requests – Prevent legitimate users’ access to the system Target Internet servers Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack – Hundreds or thousands of computers work together to bombard a Web site with thousands of requests for information in a short period – Difficult to trace MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 19

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Social Engineering Using “people skills” to trick others into revealing private information – Takes advantage of the human element of security systems Use the private information they’ve gathered to break into servers and networks and steal data Commonly used social-engineering techniques – “Dumpster diving” and “shoulder surfing” MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 20

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Protecting Against Data Theft and Data Loss Portable storage media – Theft or loss of media – Stealing company data Guidelines to protect against these risks MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 21

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Security Measures and Enforcement: An Overview Biometric security measures Nonbiometric security measures Physical security measures Access controls Virtual private networks Data encryption E-commerce transaction security measures Computer Emergency Response Team MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 22

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Biometric Security Measures Use a physiological element to enhance security measures Devices and measures – – – – – – – Facial recognition Fingerprints Hand geometry Iris analysis Palmprints Retinal scanning Signature analysis MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning – Vein analysis – Voice recognition 23

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Biometrics at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital switched to fingerprint scanners, which, along with a single sign-on application, made the electronic health record system both easier to use and more secure Another advantage of fingerprint scanners: They don’t tend to get lost, like smart cards MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 24

Exhibit 5.2 MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning Examples of Biometric Devices 25

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Nonbiometric Security Measures Main security measures: – Callback modems – Firewalls – Intrusion detection systems MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 26

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Callback Modems Verify whether a user’s access is valid by: – Logging the user off – Calling the user back at a predetermined number Useful in organizations with many employees who work off-site MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 27

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Firewalls Combination of hardware and software Act as a filter or barrier between a private network and external computers or networks Network administrator defines rules for access Examine data passing into or out of a private network – Decide whether to allow the transmission based on users’ IDs, the transmission’s origin and destination, and the transmission’s contents MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 28

Exhibit 5.3 MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning A Basic Firewall Configuration 29

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Firewalls (cont’d.) Possible actions after examining packet – Reject the incoming packet – Send a warning to the network administrator – Send a message to the packet’s sender that the attempt failed – Allow the packet to enter (or leave) the private network MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 30

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Firewalls (cont’d.) Main types of firewalls – Packet-filtering firewalls – Application-filtering firewalls – Proxy servers MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 31

Exhibit 5.4 MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning A Proxy Server 32

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Intrusion Detection Systems Protect against both external and internal access Placed in front of a firewall Prevent against DoS attacks Monitor network traffic “Prevent, detect, and react” approach Require a lot of processing power and can affect network performance MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 33

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Physical Security Measures Primarily control access to computers and networks Include: – – – – – – – Cable shielding Corner bolts Electronic trackers Identification (ID) badges Proximity-release door openers Room shielding Steel encasements MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 34

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Lost and Stolen Laptops Recommendations: – – – – – Install cable locks and use biometric measures Only store confidential data when necessary Use passwords Encrypt data Install security chips MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 35

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Access Controls Terminal resource security – Software feature that erases the screen and signs the user off automatically after a specified length of inactivity Password – Combination of numbers, characters, and symbols that’s entered to allow access to a system – Length and complexity determine its vulnerability to discovery – Guidelines for strong passwords MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 36

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Virtual Private Networks Provide a secure “tunnel” through the Internet – For transmitting messages and data via a private network Remote users have a secure connection to the organization’s network Low cost Slow transmission speeds MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 37

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Data Encryption Transforms data, called “plaintext” or “cleartext,” into a scrambled form called “ciphertext” Rules for encryption determine how simple or complex the transformation process should be – Known as the “encryption algorithm” Protocols: – Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) – Transport Layer Security (TLS) MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 38

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Data Encryption (cont’d.) Key size – Between 32 and 168 bits Main types of encryption – Asymmetric also called “public key encryption” – Symmetric MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 39

Exhibit 5.7 MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning Using Encryption 40

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources E-commerce Transaction Security Measures Three factors are critical for security: – Authentication – Confirmation – Nonrepudiation Transaction security – – – – – Confidentiality Authentication Integrity Nonrepudiation of origin Nonrepudiation of receipt MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 41

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Computer Emergency Response Team Developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Focuses on security breaches and DoS attacks Offers guidelines on handling and preventing these incidents Cyber Incident Response Capability – CIRC, http://www.doecirc.energy.gov/aboutus.html MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 42

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Guidelines for Comprehensive Security System Train employees Guidelines and steps involved: – People – Procedures – Equipment and technology MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 43

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Business Continuity Planning Outlines procedures for keeping an organization operational Prepare for disaster Plan steps for resuming normal operations as soon as possible MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 44

Chapter 5 Protecting Information Resources Summary Types of threat Basic safeguards – Biometric – Nonbiometric Fault tolerance Establish comprehensive security system and business continuity plan MIS, Chapter 5 2011 Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning 45