Data Security Management

Running Head : Data Security Management

Data Security Management

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Data Security Management

The need for security has existed since the introduction of the first computer . The paradigm has shifted in recent years , though , from terminal server mainframe systems , to client /server systems , to the widely distributed Internet . Although security is important , it has not always been critical to a company 's success . With a mainframe system you were mainly protecting your systems from resource abuse-either authorized

users hogging resources or unauthorized users gaining access and using spare resources . Such abuse was damaging because system resources were costly in the early days of mainframes . As technology developed and the cost of system resources decreased , this issue became less important . Remote access to systems outside a company 's network was almost xistent . Additionally , only the underground community had the knowledge and tools necessary to compromise a mainframe system

At present , a large percentage of web sites collect personal information about individuals . When individuals purchase goods or services online they are often required to provide a considerable amount of personal information . At a minimum , such online purchases often necessitate the provision of name , address and credit card information . More often online purchases involve the provision of additional information , such as profession , income and interests . Even when using the Internet for purposes unrelated to commerce , such as communication or information gathering , many web sites mandate the provision of personal information A...