Questions tagged [risk-analysis]
Risk Analysis is a practice used to identify and assess factors that may jeopardize the success of a project or achieving a goal. Security Risk Analysis or Risk Assessment could be Quantitative and Qualitative
163
questions
1
vote
0
answers
52
views
How does a risk assessment for an EU project look like?
I have to add provide a draft of a risk assessment for a small EU project.
As I've never done this, I struggle with identifying assets or vulnerabilities. I'm aware of very general lists, but I wonder ...
- 111
0
votes
1
answer
96
views
Are there any downsides to publically available encrypted data?
I have a key-value database that uses asymmetric RSA-OAEP encryption to encrypt the data. The data is stored in tuples of (public key, encrypted data). The user identifies their data by the public key,...
2
votes
1
answer
123
views
Is it dangerous to publicly surf the web while my browser is being run in an IDE?
While developing web software, I typically run a browser (chrome) from my IDE. Here's an example launch.json in VSCode:
{
// Use IntelliSense to learn about possible attributes.
// Hover to ...
- 888
1
vote
1
answer
96
views
Security Implications of Automatic Updates?
I have a custom Debian router installation which I'm trying to keep both secure and low-maintenance. I've therefore set some scripts which keep my Docker containers, blocklists, and OS (security ...
1
vote
0
answers
164
views
What would be the security rationale for a hotel blocking only SSH traffic? [closed]
I recently stayed at a hotel where outbound SSH traffic (and seemingly only SSH traffic) was blocked on the guest WiFi network, and I'm trying to figure out what security-based rationale they might ...
- 655
-1
votes
1
answer
58
views
What is meant with "initial" in Initial Likelihood of risk scenario?
I m doing a Risk analysis according to an information security risk management guideline and in the risk assessement table there was a column called "initial Likelihood of risk scenario".
...
- 23
2
votes
0
answers
59
views
To what extent should security measures be ignored for the sake of operational efficiency? [closed]
I have recently started creating an online Tetris type of game, and I was wondering what amount of security I should implement for an online match. I am in a conflict where I want to make my game as ...
- 21
1
vote
0
answers
123
views
Is using a second hand/grey market phone for banking security a credible risk?
I asked this question in money about telling my bank about using a second hand or grey market mobile phone. The the implication of some of the comments is that any worry is misplaced.
It seems to me ...
- 131
4
votes
2
answers
186
views
Likelihoods for risk assessment
I have been looking at risk assessments lately and I am looking for a way to practically estimate likelihood. Most people recommend assessing based on historical precedent which sounds great to me, ...
- 45
0
votes
1
answer
106
views
Safety assessment vs. Security assessment. What's the difference?
The safety requirement confuses me when I look at security risk assessment methodologies. Looking at safety alone, it usually is related to the physical aspect and the physical interactions between a ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
104
views
How to use pre-existing threat catalogue to determine if a certain system is vulnerable?
There are many risk assessment guidelines such NIST800-30 and ISO 27005 that provide a catalogue of known threats as reference. Using a qualitative approach, I selected one threat events catalogue and ...
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
97
views
How to understand risk of a hosting ISP private network?
I am trying to understand the security concerns related to using the private network provided by my hosting ISPs.
The ISPs offer a private network feature that only my VPS instances are connected to. ...
- 99
7
votes
4
answers
483
views
Realistically, how likely it is to have a computer compromised from browsing random websites?
Another question inspired by a recent discussion in the 'The DMZ' chatroom.
Long story short: IT guys are worried that accountants' workstations may become compromised because accountants watch cat ...
- 5,717
0
votes
1
answer
106
views
Why would device manufacturer refuse to publish root CA that signs devices but provides the CA via support ticket attachment
Background:
We got a few new model SIP phones. Each phone has built-in unique certificate issued by the manufacturer.
Previous models had certs issued by a different CA and that CA cert was published, ...
- 103
0
votes
2
answers
202
views
What are the differences between "identifying threats and vulnerabilities" and "risk management"?
I am struggling to appreciate the differences between the 7 steps of the NIST Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure, which should help an organisation implement it.
Step 1: Prioritize and ...
- 47
1
vote
2
answers
149
views
Why practical risk analysis tutorials do not exists?
To says things simple ; when someone wants to learn offensive web application (or system) hacking, one could just download OWASP DVWA or register to Hackthebox and watch Ippsec videos to see "how ...
- 369
1
vote
0
answers
149
views
Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment Effort Estimation [closed]
is there any way to have a good effort time estimation of a Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment activity for an internal infrastructure (about 30 active nodes)?
In general, is it possible to find a &...
- 11
0
votes
1
answer
87
views
can vulnerabilities be treated differently based on ceratin circumstances? [duplicate]
We are running vulnerability scans on our systems. I can see a few XSS vulnerabilities being reported, such as CVE-2020-14173. Let me quote:
The file upload feature in Atlassian Jira Server and Data ...
- 1,558
0
votes
1
answer
180
views
Are security controls themselves considered assets (e.g., cryptographic keys)
Looking at a plain system (there are no security controls implemented yet), we need to think about its functions and derive appropriate assets which we'd like to protect in order to ensure the system ...
- 123
3
votes
2
answers
540
views
Preventing HTTPS Replay Attacks
I've read here that HTTPS replay attacks aren't possible from MITM attacks but I want to be sure that it's not saying that HTTPS replay attacks aren't possible at all. I want to know if I have to ...
user237038
0
votes
2
answers
166
views
Measuring the Risk of Not Managing Risk
I've seen scenarios in which organizations don't invest enough in cybersecurity, are short-handed, and thus have a difficult time meeting the policy requirements defined within their Security Programs....
- 438
-2
votes
1
answer
156
views
Upgrading Software Version: risk of an unknown vs known vulnerabilities
Is there any evidence or research into the likelihood, as well as damage, via vulnerabilities in previous versions compared to following iterations of software?
For example, with every software ...
- 218
3
votes
4
answers
395
views
Risk of web admin portal without extra authentication steps
more of a philosophical question, suppose there is one behavior which allows an attacker to do something with high impact but by itself cannot be used to cause that impact. For example, internet ...
- 31
0
votes
2
answers
2k
views
What are the risks from letting users share their own calendars?
I've worked for a variety of technologies companies. In working for startups I've noticed a wide variety of opinions about whether sharing calendars is a security risk. I can imagine that it would ...
- 145
1
vote
1
answer
185
views
How to protect network equipment in public spaces?
I'm curious whether there are standards or recommended best practices to protect network equipment that has to be left unattended and outside (of a secure data-center environment) for example for ...
- 205
1
vote
1
answer
230
views
Do non-administrator Windows accounts need strong passwords?
I have always used long passphrases for my own Windows user accounts. But I know some people who use moderately common passwords (we'll say they're in the top 1,000 most used passwords, but not in the ...
- 2,442
2
votes
1
answer
468
views
Network with one possible unsecure device and one home assistant device
Background:
I have a google home and I plan to buy 1 or 2 cheap cameras to monitor my home when I'm not in it. I plan to have the camera connected to a wifi plug, so I can switch it off via the app ...
- 463
2
votes
2
answers
341
views
Prey vs SSH for remote wipe of stolen laptop under Ubuntu
I have to be able to wipe a stolen laptop remotely (contractual obligation), and the only product I found that supports that on Ubuntu is Prey Project. (Also appears in some other stack exchange ...
- 179
7
votes
1
answer
447
views
What theoretical risks are posed by compromised 5G infrastructure?
A certain large Asian company and leader in 5G infrastructure has recently been accused of being compromised by its authoritarian government. Aside from the fact that it's nearly impossible to audit ...
- 131
6
votes
3
answers
205
views
Security Testing Methods for Enterprise Level
I have been asked to perform risk assessment for a company. The scope covers about 100 applications and in various business units. Major task is to assess currently implemented security controls and ...
- 61
1
vote
2
answers
181
views
How to create non-generic security requirements for an idea phase?
Our manager often asks us for a quick understanding of what the risks will be based on some idea that the department has been working on during the ideation phase (the business requirements are ...
- 1,254
-1
votes
2
answers
297
views
Potential risks per ISO 27002 clauses 5-18
I have a study project related to establishing of ISO 27001.
I will do GAP analyses on "fictional" company over all ISO 27001 Annex A controls using ISO 27002.
After I do that, I will detect the ...
- 31
1
vote
1
answer
198
views
TVRA does it cover physical, cyber and information security?
For that matter is TVRA only linked to security?
Can it be used to assess, evaluate all or any situation and from there, come up with control measures?
- 11
2
votes
1
answer
558
views
Security implications of auto-submitting OTP?
So the question was originally asked as a part of the UX question here.
My question is that, Are there any security risks involved when I auto-submit the OTP? Currently, I'm limiting the number of ...
- 123
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
Is this the correct way to calculate value of safeguards in risk management?
An investigation by the Information Security department has shown that
the cost of rectifying a website damaged by a hacker is about Rs. 200k
per incident. Available records (over the last ten ...
- 183
1
vote
1
answer
236
views
Exposing HSM to a WAN via VPN
For our project we are using a 3rd party application (installed on their cloud). For crypto purposes, this application requires to access the HSM that is located in our LAN.
So in terms of security ...
- 129
1
vote
2
answers
743
views
CVSS3.0 impact score and exploitability score
I'm having some trouble calculating CVSS v3.0 scores in some findings I've encountered.
In particular, one finding is a simple server information disclosure via default error pages. It is very ...
- 421
38
votes
8
answers
12k
views
Why should browser security be prioritized?
From this answer about browser security:
time to update if you really care about security
So if every other software and functions I need can work on a 32-bit OS, I guess the only reason for ...
- 1,539
11
votes
3
answers
508
views
How to calculate our application security debt?
Application security debt has some similarities to technical debt but there are few differences that we need to think about when deciding if our security debt load has gotten too high and needs to be ...
- 1,254
2
votes
1
answer
157
views
Should we change risk appetite when we go on a digital transformation journey?
Our organization in the process of implementing several digital transformation initiatives including online/cloud platforms.
There are arguments in our Information Security team regarding 'Risk ...
- 2,033
1
vote
1
answer
270
views
Are unbranded home security camera secure? [closed]
I plan on buying a couple of cheap cameras for my home. I plan to put them just inside the doors like the laundry door, I won't be putting them in the bedroom or living room.
My major concern is how ...
- 463
91
votes
15
answers
16k
views
How to deal with low-probability high-impact risks?
There is a strategic question that we are banging our heads against in my IT department, which essentially boils down to this:
There is a type of attack against our systems that can cause a lot of ...
- 1,129
9
votes
3
answers
3k
views
Is "Discoverability = low" an acceptable reason to reduce the risk of a vulnerability?
The outdated DREAD risk model (wikipedia) lists Discoverability as a criteria for judging the severity of a vulnerability. The idea being that something which is not publicly known and you would be ...
- 58.6k
4
votes
1
answer
176
views
How can I do a maintainable and significant risk assessment in an organisation with thousands of assets?
The problems I see with the typical risk assessment are as follows:
Maintaining the list of assets updated
Maintaining the status of the treatments updated and the risk level
coherent with that.
...
- 251
1
vote
1
answer
142
views
Operation Prowli Malware Infects Over 40,000 Machines
Seems a new malware infection has been detected called 'Operation Prowli Malware' and around 40,000 machines are infected.
Still no CVE data updated on CVE site regarding the relevant vulnerability.
...
- 2,033
6
votes
2
answers
313
views
What is as CISOs job, exactly?
The company I work for (kind of a startup) can't afford a full-time chief information security officer (CISO). So the boss is asking the security aware people in the team to work together to do a ...
- 153
1
vote
3
answers
3k
views
Security Risk Register
Does anyone know of any good Risk Registers to start logging security risk that are found on the fly?
The problem that I am having is that we find so much in a day, things start to get lost in ...
- 31
3
votes
0
answers
95
views
What risks are associated with SPO/Onedrive/O365 external user accounts in active directory?
We've recently started using O365/SPO/OneDrive for business as a sharing platform over a previous niche provider platform. I've noticed that each time a user shares content externally, the external ...
- 153
3
votes
1
answer
196
views
To workaround a FreeBSD ACL bug I need to grant "read attributes/ACLs" to untrusted Samba users. Not happy about security - can practical harm result?
I've found either one, or more than one, bug, in ACL evaluation, when running Samba on FreeBSD. I can't be sure if these are facets of the same bug or related bugs - they're very similar but do have ...
- 1,674
1
vote
1
answer
150
views
What are the risks of having your data targeted precisely because you try to hide it?
I'm trying to be more careful about my personal data, that I plan to back up using some secure online storage service.
I'm looking at several encrypted services that are a much better alternative than ...
- 387