HackingTheUniverse

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Insurgents have learned how to intercept video relays from drones in Iraq and Afghanistan and the vulnerability has existed for some time. Hacking warfare robots will become more of an issue as they become more commonplace. Think about how network hacking techniques can be applied to war scenarios and vice-versa: botnets – encrypted control channels [...]

Risk assessment report

The goal of the controls is to reduce risk to a level that is acceptable

Control Analysis
Likelihood Determination
Impact Analysis
Risk Determination

Patch Management is a critical part of security.

Vulnerability lists and system testing

Natural (storms), Human and Environmental (power failure)

This is where the need and purpose for the information system is defined and documented. This includes System Characterization and the beginnings of Risk Assessment.
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