Securing ICT Infrastructure
What are some physical security measures to protect ICT infrastructure?
Image: Photo of a server room with CCTV and door locks.What logical security measures can protect ICT systems?
Design a comprehensive security strategy for an ICT infrastructure, combining physical and logical measures.
How do environmental factors like dust and humidity affect ICT infrastructure?
What role do institutions in Sri Lanka play in ensuring ICT infrastructure security?
Answers and Descriptions:
Answer: Physical security measures include UPS, hardware firewalls, restricted access (door-locks, CCTV), and surge protectors.
Description: These measures safeguard hardware from physical threats. This question emphasizes proactive infrastructure protection.Answer: Logical security measures include passwords, software firewalls, backups, and malware protection (against spam, viruses, key-loggers).
Description: Logical security prevents unauthorized access and data loss. This question teaches students about cybersecurity basics.Answer: Combine UPS, CCTV, and firewalls with strong passwords, backups, and malware protection to secure ICT infrastructure holistically.
Description: This question challenges students to synthesize security measures into a practical strategy, enhancing problem-solving skills.Answer: Dust and humidity can damage hardware components, causing overheating or corrosion, requiring proper environmental controls.
Description: This question introduces students to environmental considerations in ICT maintenance, broadening their understanding of infrastructure care.Answer: Institutions in Sri Lanka enforce cybersecurity policies, conduct audits, and promote awareness to protect ICT infrastructure.
Description: This question encourages students to explore the role of governance in ICT security, connecting local efforts to global standards.