IT409 Assignment 2 - IT Security and Policies

IT409 Assignment 2

IT Security and Policies

IT 409

College of Computing and Informatics

Question One

1 Mark

Learning Outcome(s):

Use effective, proper, and state-of-the-art security tools and technologies.

Explain why security professionals need to pay more attention on the physical security? Discuss three (3) approaches/methods that can be implemented to secure the physical resources/perimeter.

 

Question Two

1.25 Marks

Learning Outcome(s):

Use effective, proper, and state-of-the-art security tools and technologies.

Briefly explain three (3) types of format in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Question Three

Learning Outcome(s):

Develop security policies and put in place an effective security architecture that comprises modern hardware and software technologies and protocols.

1.25 Mark

Discuss the three (3) factors of authentication for granting access right and permission. Give an example for each identified factor.

 

Question Four

1.5 Marks

Learning Outcome(s):

Analyze and apply the most appropriate solutions to problems related to the field of Security and Information Assurance.

You are assigned to manage keys for a cryptographic system in your company. You found that one of the keys is leaked. What is the impact of a leaked cryptography key to a company? Provide four (4) recommendations to compromise this vulnerability.