Question

First, define the concept of security in the digital age. ( 150 words )

Second, imagine that you manage the customer-service department at the local utility (provider of electricity and natural gas). Name at least three specific measures that your department could take to prevent security breaches on the Internet. ( 150 words )

Answer 1

Security is one of the main concern when it comes to digitisation. Even though digitisation has made work easy there are security threats also. When we say about security it means protection against threats. In today's world cyber security threats are increasing at a rapid rate and for the same reason companies have developed softwares to protect oneself such threats. Such softwares not only gives us data protection but also protects us from various virus attacks which can hamper our work or say privacy. US is one such country where we have a lot of internet users therefore, we need to know about security threats. Basically Cyber threats can be of two types : A) Threat against individuals B) Threat against corporates. Now when it comes to variation it can be divided as : malicious codes, network abuses as well as network attacks. Malicious codes include : worms, spyware , trojans etc . Network abuses include phishing, Spam, network related frogery etc.Network attacks include DoS attacks, web defacement, intrusions etc.One must be more cautious against such threats and yes must be aware to recognise one such. Such threats when committed are categorized are cyber crimes .

Imagining if i am in one of departmental store and am a customer care specialist. I would take the below 3 measures to prevent against internet threats.

A) Anti- virus software : First of all , i would recommend purchase of anti - virus software which protect against such viruses, trogans etc.

B) Firewall : Secondly , approve firewall protection in my nnetwork as well as computer. This will prevent unauthorized access from any unknown network. I will do hardware as well software firewall protection.

C) Strong Passwords: I will also ensure to make use of strong passwords. I will keep in mind the password rules while setting password. i wont set my name, personal details as passwords.

D) Anti- Malware Software : I will also make sure malware protection is there on my system . This will protect from malicious software or program avilable online.

These are the basic things i would do in order to protect my department against cyber attacks.