Security Essays

A security weakness in the field of IT refers to a situation where a resource is susceptible to attacks, whether they come from internal or external sources. The level of vulnerability of a resource depends on how easily it can be rendered non-functional by an attack, leading to disruptions in business operations (Schellenberg, 1995).

After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, there was a consensus on the advantages of arming airline pilots. It was widely believed that if the pilots on the plane involved in the tragic incident had been armed, it could have potentially prevented this catastrophic event.

The tragedy of 9/11 increased the level of concern with regards to airport security.  Despite having hi-tech security measures in place, terrorists still found a loophole in the system.

This paper aims to study the insecurity in Nigeria which is widely caused by Islamic sects known as Boko Haram in Nigeria and its effects on security. This paper will also find if there is a connection between poverty and Insurgency that has led to a great unrest in Nigeria, the aim of writing is […]

1. What are some of the emerging IT security technologies that should be considered in solving the Problem related to the case? Ans. The Problem areas in this case are: 1 The employees from the newly acquired company Skyhaven can have access to sensitive data of Code Galore because both servers have vulnerabilities that could […]

With the advent of latest technologies, the whole concept of Enterprise resource planning is taking a holistic turn towards a highly sophisticated cloud based systems. However, before appreciating the cloud ERP concept as a path-breaking break through, one should equally focus on the issues, concerns and management related nuances of this technology in the areas […]

Using named examples, assess the contribution of large scale water management projects in increasing water security. 15 Water security means having access to sufficient, safe, clean and affordable water. Theoretically, the world’s poorer countries are the most water insecure, suffering from both physical and economic water scarcity. One solution to tackle water insecurity is through […]

Everybody has a weakness or something that makes them feel like they’re imperfect, or they need to change. One of the main feelings that I believe is causing this is insecurity. I’ve always thought that it meant not being too sure of yourself or feeling shy, but I learned that its much more than that. […]

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), there has been global progress in providing food for the world’s population in the last 30 years. However, approximately 840 million people suffered from malnutrition between 1998-2000. Out of this number, 11 million were from developed countries, 30 million from transitioning economies, and the remaining 799 million […]

When someone uses the term general aviation (GA), most think about a small single engine plane flying over a field or giving site seeing tours. However, after 9/11, that perception changed and people started to realize that small general aviation aircraft could be used to carry out future terrorist attacks. There have been many layers […]

Imagine what life would be like if your product were never finished, if your work were never done, if your market shifted 30 times a day. The computer-virus hunters at Symantec Corp. don’t have to imagine. “That’s the reality of their daily work life. At the company’s response lab in Santa Monica, California, described as […]

CCTV cameras, or closed-circuit television cameras, are devices utilized for surveillance. They have the capability to capture images or recordings and can be either video cameras or digital stills cameras. The inventor of the CCTV camera is Marie Van Brittan Brown. Video cameras transmit signals in either analogue or digital format to a storage device […]

The Library of Congress lists the nine minute 1951 movie Duck and Cover as one of the most significant films of all time. Produced by Archer Films, the film was designed to teach children what to do in case of a nuclear attack. The clip of Duck and Cover was very amusing to watch, it […]

Government agencies and private businesses, whether domestic or foreign, heavily depend on information and technology for their crucial operations. The shift to a digital economy has made it imperative to safeguard these valuable assets. Hence, reliable and well-designed security programs are recognized as essential for protecting both physical materials and computer systems. Both private and […]

On the morning of 16 Jan 1991 images of precision strikes targeting Saddam Hussein’s Baathist regime , brought the employment of airpower to the forefront of global consciousness . Concurrent with images of the attacks, the world’s media were broadcasting press briefings lauding the ‘revolutionary’ achievements of ‘surgical strikes’ conducted by F-117A Fighters; a capability […]

This document aims to offer an investment opportunity for entrepreneurs who wish to establish and manage a Security Agency. It includes comprehensive details about technical, financial, legal, and business aspects. Additionally, the document can be customized to suit the unique requirements of each entrepreneur. The security agency industry in the Philippines has undergone significant evolution, […]

This document is designed to provide definition of the standards for connecting remotely to Richman Investments’ network outside of the company’s direct network connection. The standards defined here are designed to mitigate exposure to potential damage to Richman Investments’ network, resulting from the use of unauthorized use of network resources. Scope: All Richman Investments agents, […]

Defense attorneys often have to defend clients who are guilty of horrible crimes such as murder, rape, or assault with a deadly weapon. Their job is to defend the client, no matter of what the client actually did; their job is to try and get them off, or get them the minimum punishment. Attorney also […]

Robert Hanssen joined the FBI as an agent on January 12, 1976 and was transferred to the Gary, Indiana, office. In 1978, Hanssen and his family moved to New York when the FBI transferred him to its office there. The next year, Hanssen was moved into counter-intelligence and given the task of compiling a database […]

In the military you are required, military member, to maintain your sensitive items. There are many reasons why you should maintain your sensitive items, one being operations security. You do not want the enemy of the United States to get a hold of these items and use them against you, your unit, or the people […]

This report is prepared to assist the aircraft solutions (AS), a well-known company for equipment and component fabrication in Southern California, in identifying the most important security vulnerabilities. This report also discusses possible threats, the likelihood of the threats occurring and the threat if exposed in two remarkable areas. Aircraft Solutions maintains a large capacity […]

As we examine the case of “Cop Gets 15 Years in Torture Case”, we evaluate from four different perspectives the different ethical theories; ethical relativism, ethical egoism, deontological ethics and ontological ethics to determine how the different perspectives support or condemn the conduct in this case study. The case involves the brutal sodomizing of a […]