Essays on Breaches

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The management for nurses’ compliance initiative is a sure and effective way of ensuring protection of patient information. Similar to your experience, nurses at my facility are also mandated to uphold security and privacy of patient information. In order to ensure this, audits are used frequently. As Schneeweiss, (2014) notes, it is essential to be knowledgeable of the existing rules governing patient information. Implementation of policies and regulations at the facility level can only be effectual once such knowledge is acquired. The mobile Iron app used by your organization to protect access to patient information is however a novel ...

Ethical and Security Issues of HIT

HIT and impact on patient privacy Health Information Technology is increasingly being adopted across the healthcare sector given its innumerable benefits in improving patient care and augmenting the delivery of care. With HIT, provision of cost effective healthcare is also plausible through nurses. However, with technology also comes varied challenges and chief among these issues that come with HIT is patient privacy. With recent news documenting massive breaches of patient information, the usefulness of HIT and possible adoption strategies have been largely watered down. According to McGonigle and Mastrian, (2014) the ethical concerns that come with HIT are equally ...

ABSTRACT

Cloud computing employs the use of parallel and highly computed processors to virtually and remotely deliver services. This is an important factor forenterprises whose processing resources are limited and who suffer limitations on the manpower and data storage. This notwithstanding, cloud computing faces a serious threat in the area of data security. This is because the attackers have become very opportunistic and look for any slight loophole that will enable them to bypass the server securities within the cloud computing environment. It is thus important to come up with a systematic approach that can help in identifying the vulnerabilities ...

Abstract

The discussion over the advantages and disadvantages of the cloud computing is being held over the years. There are three models that are used in order to define has this technology will be used, such as SaaS, PaaS and IaaS. This paper provides the overview of the differences of those models and cover the concerns that are associated with the use of the cloud computing. Even though the future of any technology is not easy to predict, we try to analyze the current market of cloud computing and based on that try to predict how it will evolve with ...

Approval Draft 1: Acceptable Use Policy.

Executive Summary. The AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) for IT systems by employees is designed to protect Red Clay Renovations, our clients, partners and the employees themselves from any sort of harm arising from the misuse of our IT systems, data and other resources. Misuse covers both inadvertent and deliberate actions. The consequences of misusing Red Clay’s system can be severe since the potential damages range from but are not limited to malware infections, data breaches, legal and financial implications due to data leakages, and productivity losses arising from network downtimes. This policy covers Red Clay’s IT systems ...

Payment methods and technologies have shifted a great deal over the years. Gone are the days where cash and check transactions make up the bulk of the give and take that occurs when people engage in commerce, travel and otherwise spend their money. Credit and debit cards have ruled the roost for a while but some new contenders are starting to emerge. The first major alternative to the conventional credit cards and other more traditional methods was PayPal (PayPal, 2017). However, smartphone-enabled technologies such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay are starting to dominate the commerce and ...

Introduction

For the last two decades the popularity of the international investment arbitration and legislation has been dramatically increased. The volume of cases considered by virtue of the interpretation of the provisions of the bilateral investment treaties signed between the parties of the commercial relations has been increased. In addition, this trend reflects the preference of the business units and states in signing agreements with the umbrella clauses due to their simplicity and efficiency in determination of the disputes between the parties. The availability of several mechanisms that can be used for the determination of the interests of the parties ...

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Section 1: Basic Concepts Concept of the Cloud The IT term “ cloud” is short for two related concepts. For the man on the street, it can just mean the internet and that is acceptable1. For the IT initiate, it would be “cloud computing” which is the delivery of on-demand computing services (e.g. applications) to clients via the internet from server farms of the service provider. These services are applications and databases which reside in the vendor’s various locations unknown to the customers. Google and Facebook are there in the cloud. Such architecture allows the type of service called ...

1. Compliance breach literally means the act of breaking accordance with the request, obedience or indication, or any internal or external requirements or standards. By compliance itself, one means a part of control, or monitoring system in the organization, associated with non-compliance risk, compliance with legal requirements, regulations, rules and standards of oversight bodies, industry associations and self-regulatory organizations, codes of conduct, and other institutions (American Health Information Management Association). As a result, compliance breach may ultimately lead to the application of legal sanctions or regulatory sanctions, financial or reputational loss, changing regulations and generally accepted standards. Compliance breach ...

a. Discuss the risks associated with Penetration Testing and steps necessary to minimize the risk to both the tester and client. Penetration testing is used to discover any security risk present in an application or program. The risks of Penetration Testing are unknowingly gaining unauthorized access to an application which can harm a client’s security, and the tester may also be exposed to any kind of security glitch. It can also mean the loss of data or data being leaked out and in the case of a life-saving equipment; it may result in loss of life. The risks ...

Key issue / Introduction

The Department of Homeland Security was created in 2002 to protect the homeland security of the United States. Cybersecurity is a goal of the department and involves the protection against the unauthorized or illegal use of electronic information or data. It involves the protection of computers, networks, data and programs. Cybersecurity involves a number of factors. Those will malicious intentions can have operated from any place in the world. Cyberspace and systems that are physical have strong linkages. Vulnerabilities to cyberspace are difficult to reduce. Those who invade and attack cyberspace are difficult to identify due to the complexity ...

An internship with Abu Dhabi Airport entitled Abu Dhabi Airport Internship report completed in partial fulfilment of the requirements for CEHS 396-Internship in Homeland Security

Abstract

This report offers the description of my internship at the Abu Dhabi Airport Company (ADAC) in the United Arabs Emirates. Fundamentally, Abu Dhabi Airport is a public joint-stock organization that is fully owned by the Abu Dhabi government. It is located 16.5 nautical miles east of the Abu Dhabi City, which is the second largest city within the United Arab Emirates. My primary duties and responsibilities as an intern were to understand about the ...

Abstract

Most organizations and businesses have reported a loss of billions of money while others have become bankrupt leading to closure. Security breaches have propagated most of these events due to the kind of technology implemented. Mobile devices and Internet connections have been on top of the list. As technology keeps on evolving, different convenient methods of communication and accessing information keeps on improving. This evolution leads to new cybercrime activities which have posed to be a significant threat to financial growth in different economic sectors. However, there have been the implementation of new methods to curb the security breaches ...

In January 2009, Heartland Payment Systems announced that it had encountered a breach in its security system the previous year. The breach had compromised data of more than 130 million credit and debit cards transactions as the transaction data was being transmitted in an unencrypted form within its internal processing platform. The company was certified Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant and had implemented all the required controls, but could not avert the breach. This paper examines if compliance with standards is enough to ensure data security. The paper will suggest the approach to be taken ...

Intrusion Detection Systems

Different techniques abound for monitoring computer networks especially within the context of providing security for the network. Intrusion detection is one of such techniques used for security management of computers by analyzing and gathering information from the different areas of a computer network with the aim of identifying possible breaches in the security of the network (Allen et al., 2000). A system put in place to implement any of these techniques is referred to as an intrusion detection system. For the computer network of an organization, the source of breaches to the network can be from within the organization ...

Nowadays various threats of malicious software are considered the most dangerous because of the sphere of their influence and rapid spread. One should be aware of the reasons for viruses attack as well as be ready to find ways to identify and eliminate malware. Considering worms, viruses and Trojans as the greatest challenges for security personnel, it is extremely important to be well aware of the issues and methods of solving problems connected with malware. Users as well as systems administrators should act fast when a potential infection is detected. This way, the key to dealing with malware is ...

Section 1

HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule The Privacy Rule applies to protected health information (PHI) or health information that can help identify an individual, created or received by covered entities (CE), which include health plans, clearinghouses, Medicare prescription drug sponsors, and health care providers who electronically transmit information. However, the employees of these covered entities are excluded from this while the business associates of these covered entities are subject to some provisions of the rule. The use and disclosure of PHI by the covered entities requires written authorization by the individual as it is governed by the Privacy Rule ...

A Report on Internet Misuse in Business Firms

Business organizations rely heavily on internet enabled systems in the present age. This has necessitated unrestricted use of internet in business firms, especially in creative area like graphic designing. This report addresses the same issue in a graphic design firm where the author works as an account manager. The firm is doing well and currently has a strength of 14 employees. However the owner is concerned about the unregulated use of the internet which allows the employees to download almost anything or view inappropriate web content in the workplace. The concern of the owner is justified because the irresponsible ...

Question 1

Management information system [MIS] is an integrated system that helps the management with relevant information to plan and make decisions in order to run the business more effectively and efficiently (Becerra-Fernandez and Leidner, 2014 p.42). The core aim is to make raw data into useful information that helps in managerial decision-making. That being said, the functions of MIS are data capturing, data storage, data processing, data and information distribution, prediction or forecasting, planning, and control (Leon, 2008 p.328). Data processing is the process of gathering data from various sources; this may include customer touchpoints like stores and e-commerce sites, ...

Introduction

It is universally accepted that illegal and unethical activities of businesses and companies could lead to a significant negative impact to the welfare of the society (Schwartz, 2001). In addition, following or embracing a proper business ethics is also a necessary element in the success of the businesses, organizations and companies. In general, the success of every business, organization or company is based on the trust between the employees, customers and the public. People commonly do not trust an organization which does not follow a universally accepted code of ethics (Matthews, 1987). In most cases, it is recommended that ...

Cyber Software Case Study

Introduction This paper creates a detailed framework for the mini management plan for Cyber Software Inc.. In has been generated at the request of CEO Joseph Jackson, and is designed to revise the current mission and vision of the company, in order to recenter operations on the brands new aims and objectives, based on Mr. Jackson’s overall aims for the brand. As such, this plan will also detail why the changes made are appropriate, and how the brand’s organizational structure should be altered in order to accommodate the change in vision. Implementation and new culture will be ...

In the system of practical philosophy, ethics occupies a special place. It specifies the ethics and inspires a well-known formula of the ancient philosopher Protagoras that man is the measure of all things, justifying the idea of man as the highest value and self-worth, the sense of life and how to achieve happiness. Ethics calls to treat a man as the aim and never treat man merely as a means. Ethics is a philosophy of morals, values, and ethos. The concept of morality is often limited to the level of elementary culture of communication, so the meaning and the ...

The objective of this paper was to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the possible security vulnerabilities that an organization’s computer and network operating systems may have; and also to provide appropriate techniques in order to boost protection based on the findings of the said assessment. The organization, whose computer and network operating system framework would be focused on, that was chosen is Target, operator of one of the largest network of malls in the United States’ retail industry. What makes this computer and network operating system security case analysis significant is that any form of risk involving ...

Abstract

This paper will focus on the meaning of the executive coach and the ethical codes which he or she must abide by while coaching other individuals; whether the coaching is conducted within an organization, or it is a one on one coaching session. In addition, we will also review ethical breaches that may often occur while under the practice of coaching. When a service professional consider themselves to be an executive coach, they must be willing to implement integrity and uphold the ethical codes which they swore by, even in the most difficult situations. Throughout this paper, we will ...

The key strategic issues and problems facing the company

Company’s inability for gauging the trends It is essential to refer to the fact that in the case of company’s inability for gauging the trends as well as addressing the changeable preferences of the customers in a prompt and costly effective way, there is a high risk of decreasing in the market share as well as the rates of sales. Such decreases have the potential of adverse affecting of the gross margin. It was claimed by the management of the CBA that the attention of the management as well as the costs, involved into the maintenance of ...

Definition of the business technical problem

This document is aimed at providing the Chief Information Officer with high-level information for establishing a network management architecture which will provide UMUC with a high-reliable network and support infrastructure. Ullman, Manly & Ulysses Corporation has been relying on its network as well as outsourcing network infrastructure for its business operations. UMUC is faced with unreliable network infrastructure that keeps failing thus interrupting the firm’s operations.

Problem within the context

However, over the years, its exponential growth has overwhelmed the telecommunication capabilities of its network infrastructure, and the third party that was recruited to provide network infrastructure has not been able to keep ...

Abstract

Media companies utilize the media to provide information for the benefit of users. They also provide platforms for communicating information and sharing ideas. Multinational corporations are able to accomplish this on an international scale to an international audience. Comcast is such a media company. This research paper analyses the use of electronic media and Email in Comcast Media Company. This Media Company has made use of a wiki to streamline its websites to be user-friendly both to users and employees. In fact, the wiki the assimilation of the wiki into their websites has proven efficient. They have also used ...

Contract Issues

This is a case of the Essendon Football Club, a professional football club which plays in the Australian Football League (AFL). This paper focuses on the legal battle that the EFC faces concerning their alleged use of prohibited supplemental drugs in what is currently referred to as the Essendon doping scandal. The parties involved in the said saga were the EFC (including all of its constituents), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency (ASADA), and the Australian Football League. The main object in the case was the banned and prohibited peptide Thymosin Beta 4 . Focusing on ...

Abstract

A Cybercrime is a crime performed through the use of or against digital technologies . The crimes are perpetrated using a computer, computer networks or other information communication technology. The target or victim of the crime is computers or network services. The victim may be random or specifically targets. Typically, the criminal is seeking to gain personal profit or financial gain, but may also be seeking to cause physical damage or make a statement as a form of protest. Cybercrimes began to arise with the introduction of computer systems and have grown and advanced with technology. The investigation of cybercrimes ...

The Boston Harber Hotel is one of the most cherished and prestigious hospitality and accommodation destination for many travelers in Boston city. It has served the service industry with memorable moments of history, recognized as a leader-service provider in the industry. The hotel is located at the historic Rowes Wharf in the Bostan's city scape. It attracts a large number of travelers in the city with a promise of variety of services. Their services range from the normal restaurant services and accommodation services. They also provide human therapeutic services such as the Spa and fitness facilities in the industry. ...

Question 1

Since the absence of anti-virus was not detected at an earlier time, there is a possibility that some portions of the system were already affected by the virus, especially when the system is engaged into activities which permits entry of foreign objects such as e-mails and online messages (Security Standards Council, 2010). The first thing to do, as compensation, is to limit the entry or the use of data to both local and foreign concerns. This is to prevent anymore spreading of possible virus to areas which are still uninfected by the virus. After that, alerting the people or ...

Option 1

Part 1 The company selected for the assignment is Teledyne Technologies. Chart below shows the information regarding the company: The audit report of Teledyne Technologies Inc. for the year ended January 3, 2016 carried an unqualified opinion. The report stated that the consolidated statement of income, comprehensive income, cash flows, and stockholder’s equity for the year then ended presented fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the company and were in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of United States of America. The company’s internal control for the year ended January 3, 2016 were also ...

Background

Riofrio (2013) opined that data generated online was useful to legal enforcement officers and marketers. However, the emergence of new technologies amplified the problem of data security in regards to access by third parties without the consent of the users. Safety issues arise in the process of human-computer interactions. Therefore, both the end-user and the manufacturers of the devices, or proprietors of social media are at the center of privacy concerns. Consider the recent stand-off between Apple and the FBI whereby the latter wanted the company to bypass the security setting of the iPhone of one of the suspects. ...

The computer software industry is a versatile industry that lends itself to many innovative approaches to addressing technological issues. It is also among the best paying industries globally. Venturing into this industry to work with firms that have their origins in Silicon Valley such as Microsoft Corporation would be a prudent move, because of the industry’s global outreach, its rate of growth, and the insatiable demand for computer-based electronic goods that require programming at one point or another. Nevertheless, I would like to work with Oracle programming in SQL, which was an idea borne of two programmers, and ...

Essay # 1

When companies have to deal with data breaches it is financially devastating. The financial devastation is a result of money being stolen from the company and potentially clients. Therefore, clients may want to sue due to trusting the company with the data. Some lawsuits may materialize and this can indeed put a financial dent in the company’s profits. Furthermore, the company will have to hire lawyers to investigate and figure out who actually breached and hacked the data. This can cost a lot of money as well. According to research “These costs include revenue lost due to the ...

Oil Search Limited, established in 1929 in Papua New Guinea has its focus on oil and gas exploration and development . During the course of this long standing relationship with the Government of Papua New Guinea and its people, the company has shown immense commitment in ensuring the welfare of the country and its people through various societal benefit programs. This report focuses on Oil Search Limited; various corporate responsibility programs initiated and implemented the company, and the company’s risk management framework and infrastructure.

Company Overview

Among the various projects, the main asset of the company is its 29% stake in ...

Q 1. What is IT Management?

Initial response: I think IT management is kind of way to manage information technology resources. IT management discipline may be defined as the process by which all matters relating to information technology resources and operations are overseen or managed in relation to the needs and priorities of an organization. IT resources include both tangible aspects such as IT personnel, computers and networking hardware, and also intangible resources such as data and software. The task of IT management encompasses practices, policies, steps, strategies and procedures that are used to oversee the selection, implementation, application and maintenance of IT systems in ...

Policing Ethics

Over the last few years, ethics in policing has emerged as an important area with rising recorded cases that involve the police using excessive force. National Constitution and other relevant laws give police officers the legal framework from which they derive their powers in carrying out their duties. The original conception of the police force was that they would obtain the citizen’s goodwill while performing their policing duties. The understanding has changed since; police officers are now viewed as controllers of crime. However, the same law and constitution places limit for police officers on how far they go ...

Identity Theft

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Introduction

Identity theft is a type of scam where malicious attackers steal financial and personal information of their victims, assuming their identity and using it to hide from law enforcement and perform illegal financial activities. Identity theft was the most reported crime by consumers to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In 2014, over 12 million cases of identity theft cases were reported in the United Sates, costing the victims over $16 billion . Although this was a decrease from the previous year and issues of identity theft have been on declining since then, citizens are still advised to ...

Is the U.S Southern Border patrol Effective?

Abstract The primary role of the United States border patrol is to detect and prevent illegal aliens from getting into the country. Furthermore, it also plays a big role in preventing human trafficking. All kinds of people with ill intentions do find their way into America. Such individuals are a threat to the security of American citizens. They participate in acts such as smuggling, robberies, homicides and murder cases. In fact, a significant portion of the prison population in America is composed of illegal immigrants. Moreover, these people become a burden to the government since they increase capital expenditures ...

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What Cyber Espionage Groups Steal from the United States

Anything that could give United States rivals a competitive edge against the country can be stolen by cyber espionage groups. Among the things that are stolen are intellectual property, blueprints for technology concepts, and research and development advancements (Rogers, 2012). These are used to produce copies, or versions of products or develop ideas without the consent of the rightful owner of the products or the ideas. Furthermore, the people who own the rights do not receive any compensation for the use of their products or ideas. Another thing stolen by the cyber espionage groups include merger ...

BUSINESS INSURANCE

This article is a description and analysis of the responses of insurance companies to global climate politics. The author of the article intends to show that these responses have failed to achieve the initial optimism where environmentalists and commentators had predicted potential involvement of insurers in the field of climate politics. It was expected that insurers would play a significant role in climate politics but an analysis of the insurance company response reveals otherwise. Another objective of this article is the explanation of environmentalists’ disappointment with insurers after the insurers failed to meet their expectations. This article centers on ...

SECURITY IN THE WORKPLACE 2

Security is a big issue now more than in the past. It has amplified the alertness to a higher degree than ever before. In the workplace however, it is necessary to keep information as well as individuals and the organization secured. One cannot be too sure as to what will happen when information gets out and into the wrong hands. The date of birth, address and social security number just to name a few are all a part of what needs to be secured to protect the individual. Also the organizations can be deemed at fault if an employee ...

The DBIR 2015 is the ninth one from Verizon, and similar to the others, it highlights patterns and trends present in an aggregated incident data set. The report begins by emphasizing that there are few unique breaches in the cyber-world, and that the likelihood that an intrusion mechanism has been applied previously is relatively high. Furtherance, the DBIR informs against the presumption that victims of data breach believe they are in isolation; it is this falsehood that impedes on information sharing on attack patterns, which could collectively help prevent future intrusions. Verizon has managed to develop a classification for ...

Tables of Contents

Introduction3 Research3-5 Findings5-6 Human Failures7-8 Context8 DRM Technologies and Methods8-10 The Security of the Cloud10-13 Conclusion13-14

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Society and Digital Rights Management Recent decades have seen digital technology and digital media transform the entertainment industry and society in general, particularly as a result of on demand streaming and the introduction of mobile applications. But as this transformation has taken place, media corporations have been confronted with a significant problem revolving around the need to protect the security of their copyrighted materials. It is essential for these businesses to be able to easily and quickly deliver their media to the consumer ...

Diversity and Inclusivity policy

Purpose of the Policy Our company is dedicated to cater to the needs of all children and their families irrespective of any caste, creed, or ethnic differences. We believe in a society that is capable of living harmoniously together where no differences such as those initiated by prejudiced mentality should exist. In the light of the recent incidents, the purpose of this policy is to lay out specific aims and principles that will guide our employees in the future regarding such issues. Through this policy, our company aims to provide equal treatment to everyone that comes directly or indirectly ...

Introduction

The sensitivity of health information creates the need to for proper protection. However, the emergence of technology has proved to be a major impediment in the fight against information insecurity. It is critical to understand that several factors that have been attributed to the insecurity of information have mainly been caused by human behaviors. Therefore, the security experts are under the threat of losing their mandate due to uncontrolled behavior by humans. It is important for every practitioner to understand that certain guiding principles govern the practice of nursing due to the handling of critical information about the patients ( ...