Information Security: Detection, Incident Response, and Evidence Collection—the Effective Use of Automation
Date of Award
6-2-2011
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Applied Science
Organizational Unit
University College, Informtaion and Communications Technology
Disciplines
Computer Information Systems
First Advisor
Granville Jones
Keywords
Evidence collection, Incident detection, Incident response, Information security, Security automation
Abstract
As the computer environment evolves so must the methods of securing a system environment. Not only are new computer applications and technical gadgets introduced every day, so are the tactics of the hackers and intruders. Search For Automation Inc. (SFA) is looking to augment their current security detection, incident response, and evidence gathering procedures through automation. SFA is searching for the right application(s) to fulfill their automation needs. SFA and their search for automation begins by understanding where the technology stands today, what are the issues with the current solutions, and what other users are looking for in a security defense system. The search process continues on to find tools compatible with the SFA system environment and their application requirements.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Tetreault, Vivianne, "Information Security: Detection, Incident Response, and Evidence Collection—the Effective Use of Automation" (2011). University College: Information and Communications Technology Capstones. 13.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_ict/13