Security Issues, Problems and Solutions in Organizational Information Technology Systems

Abstract

Security is considered as foremost requirement for every organization. In the current era all the confidential information of organization are stored in their computer systems. This information may include the records of employees, products, customers, financial values and strategic plans of an organization. In this situation, disclosure of this confidential information may lead an organization to serious consequences. To avoid the exposure and disclosure of confidential information, an organization has to implement the security solutions with in the organizations. These solutions may help the organizations to emphasize on the progress and development of the business, instead of network and information security issues.

Introduction5

Discussion5

Information security7

Security issues in organizational IT system7

Viruses and Worms8

Unauthorized access or theft of confidential information9

Business Availability9

Unknown attacks in organizational IT systems10

Possible Security Risks in organizational IT systems11

Security attacks in organizational IT systems11

Active attacks12

Masquerade attacks12

Replay12

Alteration of message13

Denial of service attacks (DoS)13

Passive Attacks13

Recommendations of Security Solutions In Organizational IT Systems14

Network Fire wall Device14

Digital Forensic14

Intrusion Detection15

Software Solutions16

Security Legislation16

Security solutions offered by Cisco16

Cisco self defending network16

Cisco secure network foundation17

Preserve customer privacy18

Control Costs18

Conclusion19

References21

Bibliography24

Security Issues, Problems and Solutions in Organizational Information Technology Systems

Introduction

Advancements in the field of information technology have changed the face of modern world. The information technology does not only help us to connect the entire world at single platform but it also allows modern and traditional societies to interact with each other. It is a fact that information technology has brought several advancements in all aspects of life but it also has some ethical and security issues. Medium and small sized businesses use the networked and internet technology in order to reach new clients and serve their existing clients as well. In this situation, the business organizations have to face several risk and threats regarding the confidential information and data (Biringer, 2007).

The companies have to secure their confidential data through integrated, affordable and comprehensive security solutions. These solutions help them to maintain the smoothness of business operations as well as the privacy of their clients along with less operating cost. These solutions help the companies to emphasize on the growth of their business rather than the network and information security issues. The development of any organization is highly dependent on its information related to its employees, clients and business processes (Cisco Systems, Inc, 2006). Therefore, the security of confidential information is the major preference any organization and for this purpose they have to implement various security solutions with in their organization (Cisco Systems, Inc, 2006).

Discussion

For any organization it is necessary to ensure the information security of their employees, clients, business processes etc. Most of the organizations use appropriate procedures and policies to secure their confidential information. Information security basically refers to the methods and processes which are mainly designed for the safety of electronic, print or any other confidential information. It is designed to prevent the private and confidential information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, destruction, disruption or modification. The terms computer security, information assurance and information security are used ...