IT Security Solutions

Paper Summary:

The paper explains that the rapid spread of computing and networking technology has made security the single most important dimension of software design and development. The paper discusses solution strategies as well as threats and ethical implications vis-a-vis security and privacy concerns within the IT industry. The paper concludes that encryption of organizational data should be considered in all instances.

Outline:
Introduction
Threats & Solutions
Ethical & Societal Ramifications
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The rapid and ubiquitous spread of computing and networking technology that is interconnected with internet and web-based platforms has made security the single most important dimension of software design and development. Industry analysts have observed that, "The threat is enormous...70% of business security vulnerabilities are at the application layer. This is compounded by 64% of in-house business software developers admitting they lack confidence that they can write secure applications" (Green par.3). Clearly, effective applications are within the competency range of most software developers and designers but appropriate security solutions are often left unaddressed through either ignorance or oversight. Even the National Institute of Standards and Technology believes there is a definitive need for better integration of security issues in the overall software development process which might be considered the root source of security issues."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Andress, Amanda. Surviving Security: How to Integrate People, Process, and Technology. Boca Raton, FL: Auerbach Publications, 2003.
• Cordesman, Anthony H., and Justin G. Cordesman. Cyber-Threats, Information Warfare, and Critical Infrastructure Protection :Defending the U.S. Homeland. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2002.
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