Elements of Security

Think of security as a chain.  The chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link.  There are multiple links in this computer security chain:

• physical security
  • security systems
  • monitoring/notifications
• computer security
  • What qualifies as a computer?
  • passwords
  • administrative privilege
  • screen savers/console lock
• network security
  • firewalls
  • IDS/IPS
• information security
  • permission levels
  • classification of file types
• operations security
  • need to know
  • assessment
• COMSEC – Communications Security
  • Should the data be protected in transit?
  • Is encryption in order?
• security misconceptions

Over the course of the next few weeks, stay tuned to our blog for in-depth information on each of these topics.

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