Hardware threats
This threat refers to the hardware being physically damaged. Some ways to mitigate this problem is by: making sure that there is only authorize access, having a log on all entry attempts(monitor/ electronic log), and security cameras. This way there will not have any sabotages. And even if there is unauthorized access, they would be recorded on the cameras and immediate actions can be taken to prevent it.
Environmental threats
This threat refer to the different types of environment that might damage or slow down the hardware, like temperature, humidity, etc. Some ways of mitigating this problem is by: temperature control, positive air flow, humidity control, and remote environment alarming plus recording as well as monitoring.
Electrical threats
This threats refer to the electrical problem that might happen, like: brownouts, voltage spikes,etc. Ways of mitigating these threats can be: installing UPS systems and generator sets, following a preventative maintenance plan, performing remote alarm and monitor, and installing redundant power supplies.
Maintenance threats
This threat refer to the organization not having any spare network component that is crucial for their daily work in case their component is damage. Some ways of mitigating the problem can be: using neat cable runs and electronic software distribution procedures, labeling critical cables and components, stocking up on spare crucial component, and controlling access to console ports.
Maintenance threats
This threat refer to the organization not having any spare network component that is crucial for their daily work in case their component is damage. Some ways of mitigating the problem can be: using neat cable runs and electronic software distribution procedures, labeling critical cables and components, stocking up on spare crucial component, and controlling access to console ports.
REFERENCE : http://earnkori.blogspot.com/2012/02/network-security-mitigating-common.html
From reading Jenny's post, I further understand that threats are not only limited to softwares and the computer, but also in the physical aspect such as on routers and switches. I learned that there are 4 main categories of threats to these physical network devices.
ReplyDeleteTrue, there is the hardware threat whereby the hardware is being physically damaged and this could be due to unauthorized people gaining access and sabotaging it. And there is also the maintenance threat where the organization would not have a spare network component in times of crisis.
We can have measures and rules to limit the problems that might occur, but there is always room for human-error. That is why ultimately, it is up to us to prevent all of this from happening.
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