Question

6. (10 pts) For each network mitigation list what categories of the taxonomy they can mitigate

a. Web filter

b. Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Answer 1

Web filter: An incoming web page will be screened by the Web filter and decides whether the content should be displayed to the user. The filtering process starts by checking nature of the content of a web page against a group of protocols and procedures which is constructed by the installed Web filter program. Under normal circumstances, an organization employs web filter to prevent objectionable advertising,harmful content, spyware, as well as virus. Benefits of web filter include lessen recreational Internet surfing as well as secure networks, generating reports for monitoring traffic, soft blocking which can override capability to release page. However, web filter can reduce security attacks in a network to a certain extent. Proxy server and firewall employs web filter and included in its installation.

Data Loss Prevention: Data loss prevention (DLP) ensures users and employees does not send confidential information outside the company’s network. It enables network administrator control for transfer of data. In-order to classify as well as protect confidential information from sharing data maliciously, data loss prevention employs business rules based on the various criteria, for instance a user sends a business email outside the company domain such as Dropbox, the DLP will prevent granting such permission. It is also driven by state privacy laws with stringent data protection as well as access controls.