CISSP Exam Note (Domain 2: Telecommunications and Networking Security) – The Responsibilities of CIRT aka Computer Incident Response Team

November 30, 2009 · Posted in Information Security, Information Systems · Comment 

What is CIRT?

CIRT (Computer Incident Response Team) is also commonly called CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) – they are personnel responsible for coordinating the response to computer security incidents in an organization (Source: www.net.ttu.edu/security/policy_definitions.doc) Read more

CISSP Exam Note (Domain 2: Telecommunications and Networking Security) – Remote Access Security Management

November 24, 2009 · Posted in Information Security, Information Systems · Comment 

Key Concepts:

  • Confidentiality – no disclosure of data
  • Integrity – no alteration of data
  • Availability – no destruction of data

Common Remote Connections

  • xDSL – Digital Subscriber Line
  • Cable Modem
  • Wireless
  • ISDN – Integrated Services Digital Network

Common Tools in Securing External Remote Connections

  • VPN – Virtual Private Network
  • SSL – Secure Socket Layer
  • SSH – Secure Shell Read more

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