Saturday, December 4, 2010

IT-104-Jan Mark Venida

1. why has there been a dynamitic increase in the number of computer
    related security incidents in recent years?
 (Src. Ethics in Information Technology 2nd Edition By Geoge Reynolds P.68)
 
Ans: there are many related computer incidents because many people had uses computer and because of advance technology it is more easier for them to create or produce any kind of crime or attacts.

2. what are some characteristics of common compuetr criminals including thier objectives .
  (Src. Ethics in Information Technology 2nd Edition By Geoge Reynolds P.68)

Ans: there are many compuetr criminals like:
      hacker - test limits of systems and gain publicity.
      craker - cause problem , steal data and corrupt system.
      insider - make money , disrupt information system.
      industrial spy - it gain competitive advantage.
      cyber criminals - to make money.
      cyber terrorist - destroy key infrastructure components.

3. what actions must be taken in response ot a security incidents.
 (Src. Ethics in Information Technology 2nd Edition By Geoge Reynolds P.68)

Ans: EDUCATING EMPLOYEES,CONTRACTORS AND PART TIME WORKERS:
       - employees,contractor and part time workers must be educated about the importance
         of security so they will be motivated to understand and follow the security policy.