Information Systems for Business and Beyond
Exercises
- Describe one method of multi-factor authentication that you have experienced and discuss the pros and cons of using multi-factor authentication.
- What are some of the latest advances in encryption technologies? Conduct some independent research on encryption using scholarly or practitioner resources, then write a two- to three-page
paper that describes at least two new advances in encryption technology.
- What is the password policy at your place of employment or study? Do you have to change passwords every so often? What are the minimum requirements for a password?
- When was the last time you backed up your data? What method did you use? In one to two
pages, describe a method for backing up your data. Ask your instructor if you can get extra credit
for backing up your data.
- Find the information security policy at your place of employment or study. Is it a good policy?
Does it meet the standards outlined in the chapter?
- How are you doing on keeping your own information secure? Review the steps listed in the
chapter and comment on how well you are doing.