Executive Summary:This document delves into the core principles of the CIA Triad – Confidentiality, Integrity, andAvailability – as pivotal components of information security within organizations. Furthermore,it elucidates the crucial distinction between Authentication and Authorization processes,supplemented by real-world examples, underscoring their indispensable role in safeguardingdigital assets. Introduction to the CIA Triad:The CIA Triad stands as a…
Opportunities for Workplace Deviance
Cyber technology has significantly transformed the modern workplace, simultaneously offering immense benefits and introducing novel avenues for deviance. The digitalization of work processes enables greater flexibility and efficiency but also opens the door to behaviors such as cyber loafing, data breaches, and intellectual property theft. Employees can misuse internet access for personal activities during work…
Protecting Availability
As a CISO for a publicly traded company, ensuring the availability of our systems is paramount to maintaining our operations, reputation, and customer trust. To achieve this, I would implement a multi-layered approach centered around redundancy, disaster recovery, and proactive monitoring. Key strategies would include establishing robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize…
DISCUSSION BOARD: Going on a Job Hunt
Two roles that stand out in exploring the cybersecurity job landscape are “Bug Bounty Hunter” and “Cybercrime Investigator.” A Bug Bounty Hunter is a freelance hacker who identifies defects and exploits in code. They are crucial in enhancing software security by finding and reporting vulnerabilities, often before malicious hackers can exploit them. This role requires…
Write-Up – SCADA Systems
This write-up explores the pivotal role of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)systems in bolstering cybersecurity frameworks. SCADA systems, integral to industrial controlsystems, oversee and control infrastructure and processes in various sectors. Their significanceextends beyond operational management to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, andavailability of critical data, aligning with cybersecurity’s core objectives.Introduction to SCADA Systems in…