Technologies and Methodologies Evaluation for Information Security Risk

Technologies and Methodologies Evaluation for Information Security Risk
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Technologies and Methodologies Evaluation for Information Security Risk
Introduction
The advancement in technology has brought easiness into the lives of people. However, the easy accessibility to information and technology is threatening the security measures of the individuals as well. For instance, the inauguration of network and mobile devices have made it super-easy for illicit to extract important information of others and convict criminal activities. This study has been designed to outline some contemporary security threatening actions along with security measures and the rationale of inducing those security actions.
Cybercrime
Any criminal activity that is practiced with computers and networks is termed as cybercrime. There are different types of cybercrime each backed up by different motives such as, generate revenue, induce financial destructions, damage software, leak information or access information for deceptions, etc (Soomro, Shah, & Ahmed, 2016). Some major types of cybercrimes include internet-borne attack, inherent systems, subvert the system, etc.
Security Measures
Some of the listed steps can be considered for maintaining a security measure and prevent the attacks from cybercriminals.
* Induce strong passwords
* Create a firewall
* Software for security
* Regular update
* Continuous monitoring for intrusion
* Spread awareness regarding threatening situations and signal
Rationale
Induction of strong password can limit the access towards the information within the authorities. In the same manner, the firewall is an effective gatekeeper that prevents foreigners from entering into the information system (Soomro et al., 2016). Software for security such as anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spy, etc. prevents the induction of viruses in the computer system. Regular updates and monitoring enable the user informed about their security and prevent mishaps. Ultimately, the spreading of awareness will also assist to prevent the cybercrime as the people will be educated about small signals of danger.
Social Engineering
Social interaction is referred to as hateful activities through interactions. Many psychologically manipulating factors are used by illicit to trick security and obtain sensitive information (Mullen, 2017). There are different types of social engineering attacks like phishing, pretexting, baiting, Quid Pro Quo and Tailgating (Soomro et al., 2016). Among all the types, phishing is the most common form of social engineering in which the illicit send a customized e-mail to the victim to obtain sensitive information of the victim like log-in passwords, images, clips, etc. However, these hateful activities can be prevented with certain measures as explained below;
Security Methodologies
* Do not review emails that seem to be from an unknown or suspicious source
* Practice a multifactorial authentication style such as password, security questions, codes for log-in, etc.
* Be aware of tempting offerings
* Keep updated security software like anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spy, etc.
Rationale
By preventing suspicious email individuals can stop the illicit at the first step. Therefore, before opening mail from unknown and suspicious source cross-checking of it is essential for the preventing attackers. The practice of multifactorial authentication like login protect can prevent the attacker from easily entering the user credentials (Soomro et al., 2016). Any offer on the internet may seem attractive, but before the acceptance of that offer, one should review it and its consequences so that no room is left for the threat from social engineers. The most important ...