Access Control, Authentication, and Public Key Infrastructure

Chapter 5. Unauthorized Access and Security Breaches

ACCESS CONTROLS EXIST because of the risk of unauthorized access to valuable information and resources. The consequences of unauthorized access can be serious—loss of reputation, financial losses, and even the loss of life if military or infrastructure resources are compromised. In this chapter, you will discover what happens when access controls fail.

Chapter 5 Topics

This chapter covers the following topics and concepts:

• What some U.S. federal and state laws that deter information theft are

• What the costs of inadequate access controls are

• How access controls fail

• What a security breach is

Chapter 5 Goals

When you complete this chapter, you will be able to:

• Discuss the U.S. federal and state laws passed ...