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Saturday, January 23, 2021

16- Did you know?

Algorithm

An algorithm is just a series of steps that solves specific problems

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OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) is a nonprpofit foundation that works to improve the security of software

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"Phishing" is the practice of attempting to obtain sensitive information, like credit card details, or access credentials or make the user download a piece of malware, by making a communication appear to come from a legit institution.

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Ransomware, is a type of malicious software that restricts the access of users to their systems and files unless a ransom is paid.

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Malware, meaning malicious software, which by definition is any software written with the intent to cause damage to the host system. 

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There are two methods to reduce Cyber Security risk which can be applied.

1- Bring your own device (BYOD

2- Company Owned Personally Enabled (COPE

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Activation, Installation, and Redemption

"Activation" helps verify that your copy of Office is genuine and hasn't been used on more devices than allowed.

"Installation" sets up software on your device.

"Redemption" redeems a code to activate your software.

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Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA). Those three are seen as the core elements of information security. 

Security controls are designed and implemented to address those three elements.

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ISO sets the requirements for an information security management system.

CISO has the overall responsibility for information security in the company, oversees that policies and procedures are in place, coordinates information security activities.

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- ISO: "International Standards Organization" or "International Organization for Standardization"

- CISO: "Chief Information Security Officer"