sec578 week 5 discussion (dq1+dq2) latest 2017

Week 5 discussion

DQ1 Catastrophic Events

Some suggest that the recent catastrophic disasters that inflicted the Gulf Coast and the Midwest should teach us to give greater consideration to physical security and redundancy. In response to these very public incidents, have you seen your company respond to physical catastrophic threats to IT-related assets over the last few years? How do you think small businesses are able to respond to redundant physical locations or physical safeguards? Is it reasonable to plan for disastrous events?

DQ2 Hacking People

Consider the following scenario: While entering the company's building, Jeremy waves his proximity card in front of the secured door. The door unlocks, and Jeremy opens the door only to be waived down by a young lady asking for him to hold open the door. Jeremy politely holds the door open, and the young lady is allowed into the building. What just happened? What is your analysis of the situation? How should this kind of scenario be controlled for in the future?