Network Security and Accounting Company

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This paper addresses the importance of having a written and enforceable Computer Network Security Policy for 'The Financial Group', an accounting corporation. The paper shows that the company's accounting systems comprise three major elements: A web-based front-end server, a back-end database, and business-logic applications. OS-level console access is used for system administration. Accountants access the system with Web browsers using HTTP only and are authenticated via the HTTP basic authentication mechanism.

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"Passwords are a critical element in protecting the company infrastructure. Remember, the security policy is only as good as the weakest link. If users have weak passwords then the company is at a higher risk for compromise not only by external threats, but also from insiders. If a password is compromised through social engineering or password cracking techniques, an intruder now has access to the company's resources. The result is the loss of confidentiality and possibly the integrity of the company's data as well."

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