1. SECURITY What does this word mean to you? The sum of all measures taken to prevent loss of any kind

2. Agenda Information Security Information Confidentiality Types of Information Security –Physical –Electronic Network Security Password Protection Assignment!

3. Information Security The protection of information against unauthorized disclosure, transfer, modification, whether accidental or intentional

4. Why is it important? Reduce risk of systems ceasing operations Maintain information confidentiality Ensure integrity and reliability of data resources Ensure compliance with national security laws and privacy policies.

5. Information Confidentiality Is this really necessary if information security is already in place? YES !

6. Types of Information Security Physical –Preventing physical access or dame to components for an information system Electronic –Preventing access to information systems through communication lines –Ex. Passwords, Data Encryption

7. Network Security Protecting network resources so that unauthorized users can’t gain access to them In LAN’s and WAN’s –Authentication –Access permission –Password protected

8. Types of Network Security Systems Firewalls –H/W and S/W placed between an internal network and external network to prevent outsiders from invading private networks VPN’s –A blend of security technologies, to secure traffic as it flows between two or more endpoints.

9. Password Protection Do not store your password near your computer Have your password be at least 6 characters long Use non-alpha characters and capital letters ex. Iam@1016, KaTis15 Iam@1016 Do not use easy to guess selections ex. 123456 Use non-personal selections No password sharing Change your password every 2-3 weeks Always remember to log out!

10. What Measures do you take to protect your documents?

11. Password Protecting Your Documents Go to File Save As Click on Tools Select General Options Enter passwords

12. ASSIGNMENT!