Chapter 9: Ensuring Data Integrity
IntroductionEnsuring data integrity is a very important part of computer science, from the Web page to software that is being ordered off the Web. If files are not periodically checked, then viruses and Trojans can be inserted into the data without the organization's being aware of it. This can be very serious because if a customer buys the virused software from the organization, he or she may not be a repeat customer; also, the media reports stating that the software is virused could shut down an organization. Another scenario where corrupt data could affect a company is in its communication with third-party vendors . For example, if an online mortgage company that looks for the best rates from banks receives a rate from one bank that is more than 200% higher than the others, a hacker might have altered the message. It is obvious that that bank will not be getting the business. Protocols and software can be used to prevent thesesituations. The basic strategy to assist an organization is to establish security requirements, a policy for software, and steps to accommodate the plan. An organization should dedicate resources specifically for handling security issues and employ software architects and developers to specifically ensure the security of the organization. Many organizations are focused on getting the product finished, but if the product is deployed on an insecure framework, the entire product is compromised. Hackers spend their time knowing the market, and there have been many cases where a product was damaged before it reached the market.
 Java Security Solutions ISBN: 0764549286
EAN: 2147483647 Year: 2001
Pages: 222 Authors: Rich Helton, Johennie Helton
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