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    The document discusses operating system security and email security threats. It defines key security concepts like confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It explains security by design in operating systems and defines security terms like network security, firewalls, cryptography, and network management. The biggest email security threats are identified as phishing, malware, and data loss. The document concludes that operating systems play a critical role in security and that email accounts provide access to sensitive information.

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    The document discusses operating system security and email security threats. It defines key security concepts like confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It explains security by design in operating systems and defines security terms like network security, firewalls, cryptography, and network management. The biggest email security threats are identified as phishing, malware, and data loss. The document concludes that operating systems play a critical role in security and that email accounts provide access to sensitive information.

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    Contents

    Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 2
    Operating System & security ..................................................................................................... 2
    Explain what is security design system of Operating System ................................................... 2
    Explain the following terms: ...................................................................................................... 3
    Some of the biggest threats to email security include: .............................................................. 4
    Conclusion ................................................................................................................................. 4
    Reference ................................................................................................................................... 5

    1
    Introduction

    Protecting software is becoming more important for the future and, therefore, efficient
    protection schemes are required. Ideally, these schemes should provide a strong protection
    while keeping to a minimum the number of required modifications at the software layer (both
    operating system and user applications), and in the hardware layer as well.

    Operating System & security


    Operating systems play a really important role in computer systems. When we talk about
    computers, we often refer to the operating system when naming a device; for example, a
    Windows machine or an iOS device.
    Operating systems play a critical role when it comes to protecting and securing resources
    present in our computer systems.
    When we are looking at the arrangement of a computer system, we first start at the level of
    hardware. At this layer, we have the CPU, physical memory, and other I/O devices.
    At a high conceptual level, they have defined three big security-related goals that are
    common to many systems, including operating systems. They are:
    • Confidentiality – If some piece of information is supposed to be hidden from others, don’t
    allow them to find it out. For example, you don’t want someone to learn what your credit
    card number is you want that number kept confidential.
    • Integrity – If some piece of information or component of a system is supposed to be in a
    particular state, don’t allow an adversary to change it.

    • Availability – If some information or service is supposed to be avail-able for your own or


    others’ use, make sure an attacker cannot pre-vent its use.

    Explain what is security design system of Operating System


    Security by design is an approach to software and hardware development that seeks to make
    systems as free of vulnerabilities and impervious to attack as possible through such measures
    as continuous testing, authentication safeguards and adherence to best programming
    practices.

    2
    An emphasis on building security into products counters the all-too-common tendency for
    security to be an afterthought in development. Addressing existing vulnerabilities and
    patching security holes as they are found can be a hit-and-miss process and will never be as
    effective as designing systems to be as secure as possible from the start.

    Explain the following terms:


    A) Network security: Network security is a broad term that covers a multitude of
    technologies, devices and processes. In its simplest term, it is a set of rules and
    configurations designed to protect the integrity, confidentiality and accessibility of
    computer networks and data using both software and hardware technologies. Every
    organization, regardless of size, industry or infrastructure, requires a degree of
    network security solutions in place to protect it from the ever-growing landscape of
    cyber threats in the wild today.
    B) Firewall: Firewalls are services or devices that act as guards responsible for deciding
    which web page, pop up, and other services enter and exit a network. These firewalls
    use a predefined set of rules that assist in blocking or allowing traffic, depending on
    the requirements. Firewalls can be for software, hardware, or both, depending on the
    needs of the system.
    C) Cryptography in network security: Cryptography is an automated mathematical
    tool that plays a vital role in network security. It assures the confidentiality and
    integrity of data as well as provides authentication and non-repudiation to the users.
    D) Network management: Network management refers to the processes, tools, and
    applications used to administer, operate, and maintain network infrastructure.
    Performance management and fault analysis are also included in network
    management. To put it simply, network management is the process of keeping your
    network healthy, which keeps your business healthy.
    E) Email security: refers to the steps where we protect the email messages and the
    information that they contain from unauthorized access, and damage. It involves
    ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of email messages, as well as
    safeguarding against phishing attacks, spam, viruses, and another form of malware.
    It can be achieved through a combination of technical and non-technical measures.

    3
    Some of the biggest threats to email security include:

    Phishing

    Phishing attacks are the most well-known and common threats to email security. Phishing
    attacks began with attacks like the Nigerian Prince scams, which were known for their poor
    grammar and unbelievable pretexts. Over time, these attacks have become more sophisticated
    with attackers sending much more polished emails with more plausible pretexts.

    The modern phishing attack can be general or targeted. These targeted attacks, also called spear
    phishing attacks, are highly researched and designed to trick a particular person or group.

    Malware

    Email is an ideal delivery mechanism for malware. Malware can be attached directly to an
    email or embedded in documents that are shared as attachments or via cloud-based storage.
    And once installed on a computer, malware may steal sensitive information or encrypt a user’s
    files.

    Data Loss

    Email accounts have access to a great deal of sensitive information. In addition to the data sent
    directly over email, these accounts are also used to access cloud-based infrastructure and other
    online services.

    An attacker with access to these email accounts can gain access to all of this sensitive
    information, making email account credentials a common target of attack. Additionally, this
    information can be leaked unintentionally by employees who accidentally include an
    unauthorized party on an email chain or fall for a phishing attack.

    Conclusion
    In conclusion Operating systems play a critical role when it comes to protecting and securing
    resources present in our computer systems. Email accounts have access to a great deal of
    sensitive information. In addition to the data sent directly over email, these accounts are also
    used to access cloud-based infrastructure and other online services.

    4
    Reference

    Bruce S. l. (2000). A good high-level perspective of the challenges of computer security,


    developed at book length. Intended for an audience of moderately technically sophisticated
    readers, and well regarded in the security community
    Mark Dowd, J. (2007). A long, comprehensive treatment of how to determine if your
    software system meets its security goals. It also contains useful advice on avoiding security
    problems in coding.

    Smith, J. L. (2002). Design of Lucifer, a Cryptographic Device for Data Communications.


    IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Canter.

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