Jason Springer
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Hello Jacob,
After reading your discussion, I thought you did a great job explaining the different policies that companies need to build a strong security program. I also agreed with your statement “We do not want just anyone to have access to all of the company’s data.”Hello Amy,
After reading your discussion, I thought you did a great job of explaining the different vulnerabilities companies face today in cyber security. I’ve also used multi-factor authentication a lot more now compared to five or ten years ago both in college and with gaming as well. Two-factor authentication is a pretty secure way to ensure that the user signing into an account is the correct person or not by sending a code to a secondary device.A strong security program needs clear policies to protect company data and systems. Key policies include Access control: This ensures only authorized people can access sensitive data, using strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and giving employees only the access they need. Data protection: This policy keeps data safe by using encryption (making data unreadable to unauthorized users) and secure handling of sensitive data. Incident response: This helps companies quickly respond to security breaches, with steps to identify, fix, and notify affected parties. Employee training: Employees should be trained to recognize phishing and other scams to avoid security mistakes. Updates and patches: Regularly updating software and systems closes security gaps, reducing risks. Third-party risk: Ensures vendors and partners follow strong security practices to avoid weak links. These policies create a strong defense against security threats, helping to protect the company.
Companies today face many risks that can harm their networks. These include cyberattacks like hacking, viruses, and phishing scams, which can steal data or damage systems. Insider threats from employees who accidentally or intentionally misuse data are also a concern. Other risks include using outdated software or having weak security systems, as well as relying on third-party vendors who may not have strong security.
To protect against these risks, companies need solid policies. Regular software updates fix security problems, while strong passwords and multi-factor authentication help limit unauthorized access. Training employees to recognize online scams reduces human mistakes. Segregating networks and using firewalls help stop attacks from spreading. Companies should also have plans to respond quickly if a breach happens. Lastly, encryption keeps sensitive data safe, even if it’s intercepted. These steps together help reduce the chances of a network compromise.I like this verse because it was one of the first verses that stood out to me when I started reading the word so much that I memorized it without realizing it. Having that thirst and hunger for His righteousness is important for growing in our faith because it shows our reliance and dependence on God in our lives and faith.
Hello Braden,
After reading your discussion post, I thought you did a great job explaining what cryptography is and how it’s being used to secure data. I also liked how you chose to talk about the encryption side of cryptography because it’s a great way for people to secure their data from hackers.Cryptography is a method used to protect data by converting it into a secret form so that only authorized users can access or understand it. This method is valuable because it ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity of information, which are crucial in today’s digital world. By using cryptography, sensitive data—such as passwords, bank transactions, and private communications—can be kept secure from unauthorized access and tampering. One key application is in verifying the integrity of data. Digital signatures, for example, help ensure that the information hasn’t been altered during transmission. If someone tries to change the data, the digital signature will no longer match, indicating a potential security breach. Overall, cryptography plays a critical role in protecting personal and organizational data from cyberattacks, ensuring that sensitive information remains private and trustworthy. It builds trust in digital systems, making it essential for online activities like banking, shopping, and communications.
Hello Jacob,
After reading your discussion post, I thought you did a great job explaining different ways that a company can secure its data. I agree that encryption is a great way to protect someone’s data because if a hacker happens to access the drive the data is on they won’t be able to understand or read it unless they figure out the encryption key too.Access controls are essential for managing who can view or use specific resources within a company. They are policies and rules that determine who can access certain data, systems, or services, and what actions they can take. Access control policies are made up of several key components such as authentication, authorization, and accountability. Authentication involves verifying the identity of users, often through passwords, biometrics (fingerprints), or smart cards while authorization is the permissions a user can perform. Accountability refers to keeping track of who accesses what data and when to make it easier to figure out the source of the problem. Some of the ways that companies can safeguard their data include limiting exposure, preventing insider threats, and compliance. In conclusion, access control is crucial for protecting company data, ensuring that sensitive information is only available to the right people, and minimizing the risk of security breaches.
I really needed this devotional this week because I’m working on overcoming a couple of different addictions to things that are doing more harm to me rather than helping. But I’ve noticed that in these times I’m not thinking about His word so I need to seek help from Jesus through the word as I continue through these trials because He’s with me through it all.
Hello Braden,
After reading your discussion post, I thought you did a great job explaining various controls that can be implemented to improve security. I’m also looking forward to exploring cloud security measures further because I think cloud computing and storage are continuing to be used more and more by people nowadays so I’d like to learn more about it as it continues to grow.When it comes to controls that help secure a network the best options to set up are encryption, device hardening, and system restore points. Encryption is an important security feature to set up because this makes the data unreadable to outsiders as long as they don’t have the encryption key for the device. Device hardening is when the owner disables all unnecessary accounts, services, and subsystems which strengthens the security of the device from hackers trying to access the network through an unused account or service. System restore points are also a great way to control your data by backing it up in case of a natural disaster destroying the server or if the system is infected with a virus then you can restore it from the disk image. With all three of these options implemented your system will become very secure but you’ll need to continually monitor it because even though it’s pretty secure there are always vulnerabilities that hackers find and will exploit the system if they find them.
Hello Jacob,
After reading your discussion post, I thought you did a great job explaining what the most common data storage options are and how they’re used. Out of these options I use direct attached storage the most because I’m able to use the same devices for schoolwork whenever I need to store anything. I do use cloud storage though because when my photos are saved on my phone they’re stored on a cloud drive.Nowadays, there are many different types of storage options for data, including NAS, RAID, and cloud storage. NAS or network-attached storage is a type of storage that allows users to keep data on a drive that can only be accessed through the network that it’s assigned to. RAID or redundant array of independent disks has many different combinations of storage setups including zero, one, five, six, and ten as the main options. RAID is an efficient storage method for people or companies whose focus is backing up data and wanting fault tolerance. Cloud storage is used as a more convenient storage method for those who are traveling because it allows you to store data on a drive that you can access on any device on any network. An example of this cloud storage that I’ve used in school is Microsoft’s OneDrive which as a college student here at OCU we get free access to through our school email.
In this passage, Jesus is trying to teach the Pharisees and Sadducees that they can’t rely on their heritage or their forefather’s faith to obtain righteousness. But true righteousness can only come from Jesus as He is the only one who could and did live a sinless life out of obedience to God and out of love for us. Romans 5:8 says “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 6:23 says “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Jesus never asks for us to come to Him perfect but as we grow in our faith we should see growth in our obedience to His commands as He changes our hearts.
