A recent news features a company that has developed an open source software called "
Cloud Security & Digital Protection". The company is RanaUsmanAhmad.com which is a cloud computing company specialized in digital security. Cloud Security & Digital Protection are an open source project based on the idea of multiple layers of defense against external threats. The primary focus is on providing real-time protection and detection to a system. It provides both cost savings and IT management with its unique hybrid model.
Security and Digital Protection
There are several ways to protect a network from attack. Cost and complexity of the attacks need to be determined and any potential threat evaluated. One such measure is the use of internet security solution. Internet security solution checks for malicious programs, viruses, spyware, malware and other threats. The results of such test can be shared with application security teams who can then decide what measures need to be taken to address the issues identified. Common vulnerabilities identified by internet security solution include SQL injection, cross-site scripting vulnerability, HTTP attack, application security flaw and application security bypass.
The goal of every enterprise is to minimize the risk of unauthorized access or destruction of data. This is achieved through the application of enterprise security solutions. Many companies have adopted disaster recovery as a means of reducing vulnerability to cyber-attacks. Disaster recovery helps organizations rebuild their infrastructure, databases and networks after a disaster. In this context, cyber security and digital protection provide organizations with a generic approach to help them deal with cyber threats.
Cyber security Services form the generic risk assessment framework, which aims to reduce the likelihood of an attack on a business' critical assets or information. There are two aspects to this general approach. The first aspect involves detection of the possible risks before the attack can take place. This can be done through a series of techniques that include configuration management, monitoring and alerting. The second aspect entails protecting the assets during the attack so that they can still be used and data restored in case of an attack. The main objective here is to reduce the damage done by an attack by the use of conventional techniques and applications while also protecting the sensitive information stored within the enterprise's network.
The common tools used to perform the generic risk assessment are penetration testing and sandboxing. These tools help identify and resolve any security flaws in the system before they become a serious issue. Penetration testing is carried out by running the system under fake conditions so as to expose any weak spots. Sandboxing is carried out by simulating an attack so as to make it more realistic and so as to find out how an application performs under different conditions. Both these methods help identify gaps in an enterprise security system's protection capabilities.
The practical application of this method is when an attack comes, one can use the results to detect any weaknesses or vulnerabilities in the business's network that might result into an attack on the network. For example, an attack might target a particular SMS service where emails are sent from. Based on the results of the penetration testing or sandboxing, the business owner can then determine whether to upgrade the SMS software or if he should move the email server to a new location.
Another application of these techniques is for
digital protection and vulnerability assessment. One of the ways in which a business owner can protect his network against a variety of security threats is by detecting any changes to the system software. Depending on the results of the scanning or sandboxing, the owner may choose to either patch the security flaw or to replace the system software. A text sign showing that there was a vulnerability detected might prompt an enterprise to change their systems' systems software or implement security measures that will mitigate the problem. It may also be used for determining whether a system has been compromised.
Security and Digital Protection also include detection of unauthorized access and malicious programs. To prevent malicious intents such as phishing, hackers, and viruses, companies can utilize these techniques. In the case of phishing, for instance, the business owner can use an SMS text sign that alerts the recipient that someone wants to get in touch with them. For malicious programs, the idea here is to send out a text message to all recipients that contains a link that allows the intruder to gain access to the organization's networks.
