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Network Defense and Countermeasures by Chuck Easttom Chapter 11: Security Policies © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 2 Objectives ï® Create effective user policies ï® Outline effective system administration policies ï® Define effective access control ï® Generate effective developmental policies © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 3 Introduction Technology is not effective if people do not follow procedures. Policies designate how the technology can be used, by whom, and for what purpose. Through the policies, the technology can be appropriately applied to ensure business purposes and objectives are met. © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 11 Security Policies 4 Defining User Policies ï® Areas that effective user policies must cover include: ï± Passwords ï± Internet use ï± E-mail attachments ï± Software installation and removal ï± Instant messaging ï± Desktop configuration © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 5 Defining User Policies cont. ï± Passwords ï± Never write down passwords ï± Never share passwords with other people for any reason ï± If compromised, the user should contact administration to change the password ï± Trace login attempts on old passwords © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 6 Defining User Policies cont. ï® Internet Use ï± Internet access is necessary for businesses ï± There are legitimate business uses ï± There are also inappropriate uses of the Internet on a company network ï± Then there are “gray†areas © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 11 Security Policies 7 Defining User Policies cont. ï® Legitimate uses: ï± Sales staff checking competitor web sites to see what products and services are offered ï± Creditors checking a business’ AM Best or Standard and Poor’s rating ï± Business travelers checking weather conditions © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 8 Defining User Policies cont. ï® Inappropriate uses: ï± Using the web to search for a job ï± Any pornographic use ï± Any use that violates local, state, or federal laws ï± Use of the web to conduct employee’s own business © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 9 Defining User Policies cont. ï® Gray areas: ï± Online shopping during the employee’s lunch or break time ï± Reading news articles online during lunch or break time ï± Viewing humorous web sites © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 11 Security Policies 10 Defining User Policies cont. ï® E-mail attachments ï± Due to virus propagation through e-mail, it is critical to have policies on how to handle attachments ï± Open attachments only if they meet the following: ï® It was expected ï® If not expected, it has come from a known source ï® Appears to be a legitimate business document © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 11 Defining User Policies cont. ï® E-mail attachments (continued) ï± Never open an attachment if it meets the following: ï® Comes from an unknown source ï® It is some active code or executable ï® It is an animation/movie ï® The e-mail does not appear legitimate © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 11 Security Policies 12 Defining User Policies cont. ï® Software installation and removal ï± Software installation should be prohibited ï± If allowed, IT department should scan and approve first © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 13 Defining User Policies cont. ï® Instant messaging ï± If not necessary in the business, prohibit its use ï± If necessary, restrict use to business issues ï± No confidential or private business information should be sent via instant messaging © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 14 Defining User Policies cont. ï® Desktop configuration ï± In itself may not be considered a security hazard ï± Some things to consider: ï® Where did the background come from ï® Viruses may be disguised as a jpg or gif file ï® Rights to configure the desktop also allow users to configure other system settings © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 11 Security Policies 15 Defining User Policies cont. ï® Final thoughts on user policies ï± Policies must be clearly defined ï± Consequences must also be clearly defined in relation to the policies ï± Examples of consequences: ï® First incident of violation will result in a verbal warning ï® Second incident will result in a written warning ï® Third incident will result in suspension or termination ï± Require employees to sign off on the user policies when they join the organization © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 16 CAUTION ï® Termination or Expulsion ï± Any policy that can lead to expulsion from a school or termination from a job should first be cleared by legal advisors.

If termination is wrongfully imposed, there are serious ramifications associated with this action. © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 17 Defining System Administration Policies ï® New employees ï® Leaving employees ï® Change requests ï® Security breaches © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 18 Defining System Administration Policies cont. ï® New employees ï± Document the granting of access in log or other form ï± Request to add an employee should come from the hiring business unit ï± Request must come from authorized manager ï± Request should be signed by IT authority ï± When complete, request should be filed for documentation © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 11 Security Policies 19 Defining System Administration Policies cont. ï® Leaving employees ï± All logon accounts are disabled (deleted) ï± All keys to the facility are returned ï± All accounts for e-mail, Internet access, wireless Internet, cell phones, and such are shut off ï± Any accounts for mainframe resources are canceled ï± Employee’s workstation hard drive is searched © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 20 Defining System Administration Policies cont. ï® Change requests ï± The nature of IT is change ï± Change control process needs to be in place with the following steps: ï® Manager approval on signed request ï® IT verifies the request can be fulfilled ï® Security issues relating to change are identified ï® IT formulates the plan to implement the change ï® Date and time is set and parties are notified of change © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 11 Security Policies 21 Defining System Administration Policies cont. ï® Security breaches ï± Virus infection ï± Denial of service attacks ï± Intrusion by a hacker © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 22 Virus Infection ï® Quarantine files through antivirus software ï® After quarantine, take the following steps: ï± Scan and clean each infected machine ï± Log the incident ï± Bring online in stages when they are clean ï± Notify organization leaders of incident and actions taken ï± Meet with IT staff to find out ways to prevent future incidents © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 23 Denial of Service Attacks ï® Utilize firewall and IDS software ï® Deny originating IP address of the attack, access to the network ï® Log all activities ï® Meet with IT staff to discuss the attack and what can be done for future attacks © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 11 Security Policies 24 Intrusion by a Hacker ï® Immediately copy all logs of affected systems ï® Scan all systems for Trojan horses, system changes, and so on ï® Document everything ï® Change all affected passwords ï® Inform appropriate leaders ï® Meet with IT staff © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 25 Defining Access Control ï® Complete lockdown of resources is not practical ï® Unfettered access is also not feasible ï® Concept of “least privileges†should be followed ï® There will always be trade-offs © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 26 Defining Developmental Policies ï® Software development within the company if possible ï® All code must be checked for Trojan horses, and such ï® Error handling must be addressed for buffers ï® Secure communication guidelines must be followed ï® Code that opens ports must be documented ï® Security flaws of vendor software must be provided by vendors © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 11 Security Policies 27 Summary ï® Clear and specific policies coupled with technology can secure your network ï® Policies must cover: ï± New employees ï± Outgoing employees ï± Access control ï± Emergency response procedures ï± Application and web site code security © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 28 Summary cont. ï® User policies must cover: ï± All aspects of use of company technology ï± Instant messaging ï± Web use ï± Consequences must be clearly outlined These types of policies are difficult to enforce but need to be in place © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 11 Security Policies 29 Summary cont. ï® IT staff policies must also be in place on how to handle certain situations ï± New and exiting employees ï± Security breaches ï± Change management systems Network Defense and Countermeasures by Chuck Easttom Chapter 10: Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 2 Objectives ï® Describe Trojan horses ï® Take steps to prevent Trojan horse attacks ï® Describe spyware ï® Use antispyware software ï® Create antispyware policies © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 3 Introduction Though not as common as viruses, Trojan horses still pose a real threat to computer systems. Spyware and adware continue to grow and clutter computer networks and individual computers. This chapter provides ways to combat these particular types of threats. © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 4 Trojan Horses ï® Typical actions Trojan horses take: ï± Delete files from a computer ï± Spread other malware ï± Use the computer to launch a DDoS ï± Search for personal information ï± Install “back door†to the computer © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 5 Identifying Trojan Horses ï® Back Orifice ï® Internet Explorer Trojan Horse ï® NetBus ï® Linux Trojan Horses ï® Portal of Doom © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 6 Back Orifice ï± Allows control over TCP/IP ï± Entirely self-installing ï± Can be attached to legitimate applications ï± Does not appear in the task list ï± Registry is the best way to remove © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 7 Internet Explorer Trojan Horse ï® Released in 2003 ï® Targets Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Browser ï® Changes the DNS configuration on the Windows machine ï® Redirects requests to the hacker’s site ï® Patch released by Microsoft ï® Check out Secunia to see if your browser is vulnerable © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 8 NetBus ï® Similar to Back Orifice ï® Only works on port 20034 ï® Simple to check infection ï® Removal through the registry ï® Easy-to-use GUI © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 9 Linux Trojan Horses ï® These Trojan horses are not new ï® One released in 1999 ï± Typical back door Trojan horse ï± Uploaded to at least one FTP server ï± Not known how many systems were compromised © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 10 Portal of Doom ï® Back door tool allows remote users to perform the following: ï± Open and close the CD tray ï± Shut down the system ï± Open files or programs ï± Access drives ï± Change passwords ï± Log keystrokes ï± Take screen shots © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 11 Symptoms of a Trojan Horse ï® Home page for your browser changes ï® Any change to passwords, usernames, accounts, and so on ï® Any change to screen savers ï® Changes to mouse settings, backgrounds, and such ï® Any device seeming to work on its own © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 12 Preventing Trojan Horses ï® The answer is a hybrid approach using: ï± Technological measures ï± Policy measures © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 13 Technological Measures ï® Block unneeded ports (e.g. 20034) ï® Utilize antivirus software (most check for Trojan horses) ï® Prevent active code in browsers ï® Limit user’s rights to just what is needed © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 14 Policy Measures ï® Never download any attachments unless absolutely certain they are safe or expected ï® If a port is not needed, close it ï® Restrict the downloading of software ï® Be cautious of hidden file extensions © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 15 Trojan Horse and Associated Port(s) Table 10.1 Ports used by well-known Trojan horses Port(s) Used Trojan Horse 57341 NetRaider 54320 Back Orifice Yet Another Trojan (YAT) 33270 Trinity 31337 and 31338 Back Orifice 12624 Buttman , 3700 Portal of Doom (POD) Net Monitor 2583 WinCrash © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 16 Spyware and Adware ï® Becoming more and more intrusive ï® Can cause systems to crash ï® Made to gather information and send it to third parties ï® Generate pop-ups not detected by pop-up blockers © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 17 Identifying Spyware and Adware ï® Like viruses and Trojan horses, spyware and adware programs become well known ï± Gator (Adware) ï® Two methods of removal ï± Add/remove programs ï± The registry ï± RedSheriff (Spyware) ï® Twofold problem: ï± No one is certain what data is collected (except manufacturer) ï± Many people have a negative reaction to web site monitoring © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 18 Antispyware ï® Spy Sweeper ( ï® Spyware Doctor ( doctor/) ï® Zero Spyware ï® Microsoft Antispyware ( e/software/default.mspx) © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 19 Spy Sweeper © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 20 Spy Sweeper cont. © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 21 Spyware Doctor © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 22 Zerospyware © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 23 Researching and Comparing Antispyware Products ï® The following sites provide reviews of antispyware software or the actual product ï± Spyware Warrior reviews ï± Tech News World utilities ï± Ars Technica antispyware reviews ï± PC magazine antispyware reviews ï± Spyware Avenger © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 24 Antispyware Policies ï® Never download any attachments you are not certain aresafe ï® Configure browser to block cookies ï® Configure browser to block scripts ï® Utilize browser pop-up blockers © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 25 Anti-Spyware Policies cont. ï® Never download the following if you are uncertain of their safety: ï± Applications ï± Browser skins ï± Screen savers ï± Utilities ï® Block Java applets, or require manual approval of such © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc.

Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 26 Summary ï® Both Trojan horses and spyware pose significant dangers ï® Virus scanners and appropriate policies are your only protection against Trojan horses and spyware ï® Carefully develop and implement anti-Trojan horse policies © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 27 Summary cont. ï® Spyware and adware are growing problems for networks ï® Spyware can compromise security ï® Confidential information can be compromised by spyware ï® Adware is more of a nuisance than a real security threat ï± However, there is a threshold of adware that can make a system unusable © 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 10 Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 28 Summary cont. ï® There are numerous utilities that can help protect against Trojan horses (antivirus software) ï® Available utilities can protect against spyware and adware ï® Policies can work with utilities to further protect systems

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Security Policies in Network Defense and Countermeasures

Effective network security relies not merely on technology but equally on the implementation of robust security policies. These policies are the backbone of any organization’s defenses against breaches and unauthorized access, setting the tone and expectations regarding the use and protection of digital resources. Chapter 11 of "Network Defense and Countermeasures" by Chuck Easttom emphasizes the significance of creating and enforcing comprehensive security policies tailored to user behavior, system administration, access control, and software development (Easttom, 2014). This essay aims to delve into these dimensions of security policies, supporting their necessity with scholarly insights.

User Policies

User policies guide employee behavior regarding technology usage and define permissible actions. A well-structured user policy covers the following essential areas:
1. Passwords: It is crucial to implement stringent password protocols. Users should be educated to never write down passwords or share them, with administrative procedures safeguarding compromised passwords (Easttom, 2014). Research shows that weak password practices are one of the leading causes of security breaches (Hartwig et al., 2019).
2. Internet Use: Organizations must delineate acceptable internet usage. Legally justifiable internet activities must be distinguished from those deemed inappropriate or falling into gray areas (Easttom, 2014). Policies should state clear consequences for violations, as noncompliance can exacerbate security vulnerabilities (Jang-Jaccard & Nepal, 2014).
3. Email Attachments: Given the prevalence of malware distributed through emails, users should be instructed to open attachments only if they are from trusted sources and expected (Easttom, 2014). This aspect is reinforced by Forsythe (2018), highlighting that over 90% of malware attacks start with malicious emails.
4. Software Installation: Limitations on software installations are fundamental. Ideally, only the IT department should have the authority to install software after a thorough vetting process (Easttom, 2014). This prevents unauthorized applications that might introduce vulnerabilities.
5. Desktop Configuration: While desktop configurations might not appear hazardous, they require policies to manage risks of virus introduction through seemingly benign files (Easttom, 2014).
Clearly defined user policies foster a culture of security within the organization, ensuring all members understand their responsibilities in protecting digital assets.

System Administration Policies

System administration involves managing user accounts and maintaining systems. Key areas of focus for system administration policies include:
1. New Employees: Onboarding procedures must be documented, with access granted only upon authorization from the appropriate managerial body (Easttom, 2014). Schneider et al. (2017) assert that consistent onboarding policies can prevent unauthorized system access.
2. Leaving Employees: Policies must ensure that when an employee departs, all accounts are disabled immediately, and digital access is revoked to mitigate potential data leakage (Easttom, 2014).
3. Change Requests: Changes to IT systems require a structured change control process, ensuring that alterations are logged, approved, and analyzed for security implications (Easttom, 2014). A process-oriented approach reduces risks associated with unauthorized modifications (IT Governance Institute, 2013).
4. Security Breaches: There must be established procedures for handling incidents such as virus infections or unauthorized access attempts (Easttom, 2014). Quick incident response can limit damage, as suggested by Kospentaris et al. (2018).
Implementing robust system administration policies is critical in protecting organizational infrastructure and ensuring smooth operation despite continual changes in technology.

Access Control Policies

Access control serves as a foundational aspect of network security. By endorsing the principle of least privilege, organizations can attain a balance between accessibility and security (Easttom, 2014). Strategies include:
1. Authentication and Authorization: Employing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access control (RBAC) ensures that only those with a legitimate need can access sensitive information (Hawthorn, 2020).
2. Monitoring and Auditing: Continuous monitoring and periodic audits can identify discrepancies in access patterns that might indicate a security breach (Easttom, 2014). These activities are supported by cybersecurity frameworks that advocate for ongoing assessment of access controls (Gordon & Loeb, 2006).
By codifying access control policies, organizations curtail the chances of unauthorized data exposure or misuse.

Developmental Policies

For a proactive approach to security, integrating security considerations into the software development lifecycle is pivotal. Key components include:
1. Internal Development: When software is developed in-house, security should be a priority from the design stage through deployment (Easttom, 2014). This preventive approach aligns with recommendations by studies that highlight the importance of secure coding practices (Santos et al., 2018).
2. Error Handling and Communication Security: Addressing vulnerabilities, especially in buffer handling, and ensuring secure channels for communication is essential (Easttom, 2014). Inadequate error handling can lead to exploitable conditions for attackers (Dumitraș & Shapiro, 2018).
3. Vendor Software Security: Organizations must require vendors to disclose any known vulnerabilities and provide timely patches, thus ensuring a comprehensive approach to software security (Easttom, 2014).

Conclusion

In summary, the formulation and implementation of comprehensive security policies across various dimensions—user behavior, system administration, access control, and software development—are critical for safeguarding organizational assets against unauthorized access and cyber threats. As highlighted throughout this essay and supported by scholarly references, the synergy between technology and enforced policies creates a robust defense posture essential for modern enterprises.

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