1. BASIC SECURITY THREATS TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS

2. All information systems linked up in networks are prone to security violations. All information systems linked up in networks are prone to security violations. These could be from within the organization or outside the organization. These could be from within the organization or outside the organization. They could also be exposed to virus infections and many other forms of computer crimes. They could also be exposed to virus infections and many other forms of computer crimes.

3. Information System Security (ISS) involves all the precautions taken to keep all aspects of Information Systems away from unauthorized access and use.

4. The components to be protected among others include: All hardware All hardware All Software All Software Network Equipment Network Equipment Data Data All gateways between networks All gateways between networks

5. PROBABLE THREATS TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY The most basic threats include the following: Accidents and Natural Disasters Accidents and Natural Disasters Employees and Consultants Employees and Consultants Links to outside companies Links to outside companies

6. Outsiders Computer Viruses Denial of Service Spyware Probable threats to information systems security continued…

7. PRACTICES THAT INCREASE THREAT TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN ORGANIZATIONS

8. Employees keeping passwords/access codes in the open (on paper) Employees keeping passwords/access codes in the open (on paper) Absence of antivirus software or outdated antivirus software Absence of antivirus software or outdated antivirus software Computer users in organizations continuing to use default passwords. Computer users in organizations continuing to use default passwords.

9. Failure to install effective fire walls or intrusion detection systems Absence of proper background checks on new employees Lack of proper monitoring of employees, particularly IT personnel. Fired, dismissed or sacked employees become disgruntled and can cause mischief. Practices that increase threat to information systems in organizations continued…