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Lecture 22: Internet Security Intro to IT COSC1078 Introduction to Information Technology Lecture 22 Internet Security James Harland james.harland@rmit.edu.au
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Lecture 20: InternetIntro to IT Introduction to IT 1 Introduction 2 Images 3 Audio 4 Video 5 Binary Representation WebTest 1, Assignment 1 6 Data Storage 7 Machine Processing 8 Review WebLearn Test 2 9 Processes Assignment 2 10 Internet 11 Internet Security WebLearn Test 3 12 Future of ITAssignment 3, Peer and Self Assessment
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Lecture 21: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Overview Questions? Mock Exam Assignment 3 Peer and Self Assessment Internet Security Questions?
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Lecture 6: AudioIntro to IT Mock Exam Date and time to be confirmed Bring your own paper, pens, etc. No calculators allowed Answers will be available from me when you leave Schedule (times to be confirmed): (assuming room available 10.00-12.30) 10.00 Access to room 10.15 Reading time commences 10.30 Writing time commences 12.30 Exam concludes
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Lecture 21: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Assignment 3 Review (re-) answer What is IT? questions from Tutorial 1 Identify difficult parts of the course Suggest new questions Include favourites from Assignments 1 and 2 Reflect Answer reflection questions from tutorials Research Write about a particular IT topic of your choice (5-6 paragraphs)
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Lecture 21: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Internet Security password patch spam fire wall virus war driving key logger proxy wormphishing Trojan horse
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Security vs access It is always a trade-off (a balance between two competing forces) More security means less access More access means less security Redundancy can be either fatal or vital Nothing is perfect!
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Freedom vs security `Everything which is not forbidden is allowed’ -- Principle of English Law `Everything which is not allowed is forbidden’ -- Common security principle `Anything not mandatory is forbidden’ -- “military policy” `Anything not forbidden is compulsory’ (??) — T.H. White (The Once and Future King)
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Lecture 7: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Passwords Should be: Long (8 characters or more) Not obvious or from a dictionary Contain capitals, numerals and non- alphanumeric characters (!&^*$@.,’[]{}? …) Recorded securely somewhere Transmitted in encrypted form only Older programs such as FTP, Telnet transmit this in plaintext …
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Lecture 7: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Firewalls Device which limits internet connections Limit network uses to only approved ones Prevent malicious software reporting information Prevent outside attacks May need to have ports opened to allow applications to work Only work on applications, not on content
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Lecture 7: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Proxy servers All internet traffic routed via proxy server Acts as an internet gateway Once proxy is secure, so is network Can filter content Can cache content Often used with a firewall in a corporate environment
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Lecture 7: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Wardriving Driving around to find a vulnerable wireless signal Find a wireless connection that doesn’t require a password (so add one to yours if you haven’t!) Attack systems that use a default admin login name and password (change yours!) Snoop on transmissions which are not encrypted (encrypt yours!) Using a MAC address whitelist means only specified devices can connect to your router
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Lecture 7: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Viruses,Worms,Trojans Virus: self-replicating program that attaches itself to files and is spread when they are transferred Worm: self-replicating program that pro- actively spreads itself Trojan horse: a program that appears legitimate but is in fact malicious
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Lecture 7: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Malware and Spyware Malicious software: Hidden mail server Key logging (to capture passwords) Enable machine takeover Direct traffic to particular web sites Analyse behaviour Act as a proxy …
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Lecture 7: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Denial of service Prevent network from working normally Flood a server with ‘invalid’ inputs Use a network of compromised machines to generate an overwhelming number of requests (Conficker?) Such zombie machines can form a botnet, which then attack a particular server
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Lecture 7: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Tricking the user Users are often the weakest link in security Email attachments containing trojan horses ‘Phishing’ Malicious web pages Malicious documents (macros in spreadsheets) Account stealing (via key logging) Scams (‘I have $10 million to import’, ‘You have just won the lottery’, …)
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Lecture 7: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Protecting your system Keep up to date with patches (Windows update, Software update) Use a firewall Use anti-virus software and keep it up to date Use anti-spyware tools Filter email for spam and suspicious messages Be aware of ‘fake alerts’
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Lecture 7: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Stuxnet? Windows-based worm Discovered in July, 2010 Designed to attack a very specific industrial plant Assumes plant operator would use a Windows laptop to reprogram plant machinery Not clear who was behind it … Look at the video
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Lecture 21: Internet SecurityIntro to IT Conclusion Work on Assignment 3 Check your software defenses!
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