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MG22002
Informa�on
Systems
and
E-‐Commerce
Term
1,
2012/13
Louie
Wong
louiewong@cutw.edu.hk
1
Learning
Objec�ves
Why
are
informa�on
systems
vulnerable
to
destruc�on,
error,
and
abuse?
What
is
the
business
value
of
security
and
control?
What
are
the
components
of
an
organiza�onal
framework
for
security
and
control?
What
are
the
most
important
tools
and
technologies
for
safeguarding
informa�on
resources?
© Pearson Education 2012
Management
Information
Systems
CHAPTER
8:
SECURING
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
System
Vulnerability
and
Abuse
Security:
– Policies,
procedures
and
technical
measures
used
to
prevent
unauthorized
access,
altera�on,
the�,
or
physical
damage
to
informa�on
systems
Controls:
– Methods,
policies,
and
organiza�onal
procedures
that
ensure
safety
of
organiza�on’s
assets;
accuracy
and
reliability
of
its
accoun�ng
records;
and
opera�onal
adherence
to
management
standards
3
© Pearson Education 2012
Management
Information
Systems
CHAPTER
8:
SECURING
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
System
Vulnerability
and
Abuse
Why
systems
are
vulnerable
– Accessibility
of
networks
– Hardware
problems
(breakdowns,
configura�on
errors,
damage
from
improper
use
or
crime)
– So�ware
problems
(programming
errors,
installa�on
errors,
unauthorized
changes)
– Disasters...