Question

A company like has many systems and must protect these systems and their data. Briefly outline 5 different things they can do to protect their data. Use the 5 part model of information systems that we have used throughout this course to structure your answer. Give one method for each of the 5 components of an information system.

Answer 1

Data protection measures which a company can integrate based on the 5 part model of information systems:

• Computer Hardware: The data can be protected from unauthorized access by keeping the computer password protected and limiting the access of hard drives and external memory to the computer hardware.
• Computer Software: The data can be protected by integrating encryption algorithms in the computer software.
• Data: The data of the system must be centrally stored in dedicated data warehouse. Various layers of protection must be integrated in the data warehouse to minimize the probability of any unauthorized or malicious attack.
• Procedures: Standard operating procedures must be laid for all processes of the system. This will help in maintaining data in standard format and maintaining its overall sanctity.
• End user: Only authorized users must have access to data of the system.