Module 6 : Internet Security
Managing Common Security Threats
Case Problem 1
Andrew Vanderakken Altorney at Law
Andrew Vanderakken, an attorney affiliated with a small practice, works from his home office twice per week and commutes to the main office three times per week. Although Andrew uses a secure online storage site for his files, he recently had a hard
drive error that resulted in the loss of a significant amount of work that was stored by on his local drive. He wants to make sure that his data is backed up regularly to a secure site to prevent future problems. You’ lI investigate online backup sites next by completing the following steps :
1. Use your browser to load the Carbonite site (www.carbonite.com). Click the personal solutions link or a link that describe personal plans or plans for home or home office users. Use the information on the page that opens to learn more about continuous online backups, cloud-based storage space, remote access and file security. (Note: Do not install any software or subscribe to any services.) Create a word processing document for this case and insert two headings for Question 1 and
Question 2. Below the Question 1 heading in your document, answer the following questions:
a. How does Carbonite work to back up and store files?
b. How is data encrypted?
c. What is the annual cost of a plan that provides unlimited cloud storage. automatic backups, free support, remote access to files and mirror image backups?
2. Use your browser to load the iDrive site ( www.iDrive.com) or the CrashPlan site (www.code42.com/crashplan). Use the Features link on the site you loaded to learn more about the product’s features the types of devices it supports and pricing for individual users. Below the Question 2 heading in your document, answer the following questions:
a. Which site did you review in step 2 (iDrive or CrashPlan)?
b. How do Ihe features of iDrive or CrashPlan compare to Carbonite? Did the iDrive or CrashPlan producI for individuals include features not found in Carbonite? If so, describe these features.
c. How do the costs of the Carbonite and iDrive of CrashPlan service compare to each other?
d. In you opinion which product-Carbonite or iDrive or CrashPlan- provides the strongest
level of security and why?
e. Which product- Carbonite or iDrive or CrashPlan-do you think is a better plan and value for Andrew, and why?
3. Close your browser and save your document as Mod6Caseproblem1.rtf
Case Problem 2
Understanding Your Credit Report
In this module, you learned about different types of security threats to electronic data and the countermeasures you can use to detect and prevent attacks. You also learned that despite your best efforts to safeguard your personal information, you can still
become a victim of identity theft. In addition to properly protecting your electronic communications and devices, you should also take steps to monitor your credit report for symptoms of online theft and other problems.
Although many companies offer credit-monitoring service and copies of your credit report for a fee, the AnnualCreditReport.com site is the only official site that consumers can use to obtain a free copy of their it reports annually from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax). In this case problem, you will explore the AnnualCreditReport.com site to understand what type of data appears in your credit report by completing the following steps :
1. Start your browser, and then load the AnnualCreditReport.com site (www.annualcreditreport.com).
2. Use your browser to confirm the identity of the website that opens and to view its security
certificate. Create a word processing document for this case and insert four headings for Question 3, Question 4, and Question 5. Below the Question 2 heading in your document, type the name of the assurance provider that verified the site’s certificate and its valid dates. (Hint: Use the View Certificate button in Firefox and Chrome to find the valid dates for the certificate. If using Edge, indicate this in your response; Edge does not provide additional
certificate details.)
3. Click the AII about credit reports link at the top of the AnnuaICreditReport.com page, and then read the information on the page that opens. Below the Question 3 heading in your document, answer the following questions:
a. What information appears in a credit report?
b. What is a credit score?
c. What makes your credit score go or down?
4. Click the What to look for link near the top of the page. Read the information on the page that opens. Below the Question 4 heading in your document, answer the following questions:
a. What should you do if you find incorrect information in your credit report?
b. How long does it take to investigate errors after you report them to a credit bureau?
5. Click the Protect your identity link near the top of the page. Below the Question 5 heading in your document, answer the following questions:
a. What are three common signs of identity theft.
b. What should you do if you think your identity has been stolen.
c. What’s the single best way to spot signs of identity theft?
6. Close your browser and save your document as Mod6Caseproblem2.rtf