Information Systems for Business and Beyond
Exercises
1. Describe one method of multi-factor authentication that you have experienced and discuss the pros and cons of using multi-factor authentication.
2. What are some of the latest advances in encryption technologies? Conduct some independent research on encryption using scholarly or practitioner resources, then write a two- to three-page
paper that describes at least two new advances in encryption technology.
3. What is the password policy at your place of employment or study? Do you have to change passwords every so often? What are the minimum requirements for a password?
4. When was the last time you backed up your data? What method did you use? In one to two
pages, describe a method for backing up your data. Ask your instructor if you can get extra credit
for backing up your data.
5. Find the information security policy at your place of employment or study. Is it a good policy?
Does it meet the standards outlined in the chapter?
6. How are you doing on keeping your own information secure? Review the steps listed in the
chapter and comment on how well you are doing.
