DocumentCode :
2716479
Title :
Security risk analysis for asset in relation to vulnerability, probability of threats and attacks
Author :
Kbar, Dr Ghassan
Author_Institution :
American Univ. in Dubai, Dubai
fYear :
2008
fDate :
16-18 Dec. 2008
Firstpage :
668
Lastpage :
672
Abstract :
Network security management plays a crucial role in protecting organization assets and its computer infrastructure by identifying an effective control that reduces the risk of attacks and failures. Network risk assessment is a subjective process that is affected by multiple distinctive variables. These variables are associated with the organization assets and their impact on the health of the organization. To preserve the value of these assets, they must be protected from failure or attacks. In addition vulnerability assessment must be undertaken to assess the value of these assets for possible deficiency that would cause successful attacks. The main factors affecting failure are threats which can include threat of attack, environmental threat, and process related threats. On the other hand, preventing attacks on these assets would reduce the risk of failure and consequently maintain the health of the organization. A risk assessment methodology is described in this paper to assist managers in evaluating the security risk of their organization which is based on the identified variables related to vulnerabilities, threats, and possible attacks.
Keywords :
computer networks; probability; risk management; security of data; multiple distinctive variable; network risk assessment; organization health; security risk analysis; threat probability; vulnerability assessment; Computer network management; Computer networks; Computer security; Decision making; Information management; Information security; Management information systems; Protection; Risk analysis; Risk management; Attacks; Risk Analysis; Security Management;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Innovations in Information Technology, 2008. IIT 2008. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Al Ain
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3396-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3397-1
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2008.4781631
Filename :
4781631
Link To Document :
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