The document discusses the importance of security due to various cyber attacks experienced globally. It highlights hacking incidents on government and private organizations that have resulted in data theft, financial losses, and disruption of services. The document then covers the scope of hacking, common motives of attackers, and the impact of security breaches. It also provides an overview of different levels of security and guidelines to improve security of operating systems, networks, mobile devices, and social media use.
The document discusses the importance of security due to various cyber attacks experienced globally. It highlights hacking incidents on government and private organizations that have resulted in data theft, financial losses, and disruption of services. The document then covers the scope of hacking, common motives of attackers, and the impact of security breaches. It also provides an overview of different levels of security and guidelines to improve security of operating systems, networks, mobile devices, and social media use.
The document discusses the importance of security due to various cyber attacks experienced globally. It highlights hacking incidents on government and private organizations that have resulted in data theft, financial losses, and disruption of services. The document then covers the scope of hacking, common motives of attackers, and the impact of security breaches. It also provides an overview of different levels of security and guidelines to improve security of operating systems, networks, mobile devices, and social media use.
The document discusses the importance of security due to various cyber attacks experienced globally. It highlights hacking incidents on government and private organizations that have resulted in data theft, financial losses, and disruption of services. The document then covers the scope of hacking, common motives of attackers, and the impact of security breaches. It also provides an overview of different levels of security and guidelines to improve security of operating systems, networks, mobile devices, and social media use.
Mobile malware : conversation listener, wipe-out info. , monitor your actions.
Application vulnerabilities Lost or stolen devices GUIDELINES FOR WINDOWS
•Strong password •Lock the system when not in use •Apply software •Use windows firewall •Hide files/folders •Disable unnecessary services •Implement malware protection
NETWORK SECURITY TYPES
Network sniffers Denial of service(DOS) DNS poisoning(DNS spoofing) Wireless security Man-in-the-middle attack SQL injection SOCIAL ENGINEERING
Art of convincing people to reveal confidential information from people
Human based method: Laying Eavesdropping Shoulder surfing Dumpster diving
• Be careful about what is posted on internet • ignore the bully • Document all conversations • Contact local authorities AVOID MOBILE DEVICE THEFT
Avoid lending mobile phone
Do not talk while walking/driving Do not lave mobile in a car Turn off ringer Record IMEI Us anti-theft s/w to remotely wipe the data & make the device unusable Cancel SIM
MEASURE PROCEDURES FOR SECURITY
Patching mobile plateforms and applications
Use power-on authentication Backup Use mobile phone anti-virus Encrypt your data Secure Bluetooth Complex password Disable auto login Not post sensitive/personal information Be careful clicking links in messages(fake sites) REFERENCES
“Cryptography and Network Security” by V.K. Jain, Khanna Publishing House
“Cryptography and Network
Security” , William Stallings,2nd Edition, Pearson Education Asia
