Chapter 2.2. Social Implications for Networks

Question 1

usernames

Answer 1

identify the user

Question 2

passwords

Answer 2

authenticate the user

Question 3

what are access rights

Answer 3

setup by the network administrator to give the users access to data on the network

Question 4

what are permissions

Answer 4

used determine what the user may do with the data, there are also setup by the network administrator using the NAC settings in the server software

Question 5

access rights vs permissions

Answer 5

a user may have access rights for a folder on the server but they may only have permission to view the files in the folder and not change them

Question 6

expand NAC

Answer 6

network access control

Question 7

define NAC

Answer 7

settings in network system software that the network administrator uses to set access rights and permissions for users

Question 8

examples of NAC

Answer 8

-learners access own files on server but not other users
-used setup rules that users have to follow to create strong passwords
-user permissions and access rights are set up using NAC

Question 9

6 different types of permission for files and folder

Answer 9

1. READ: allows viewing, listing, opening and copying of files, folders and subfolders
2. WRITE: allows user to add new files and make changes to files, folders and subfolders
3. READ AND EXECUTE: allows viewing and listing of files, folder, subfolders as well as run program files (.exe)
4. LIST FOLDER CONTENT: allows user to view and list files and folder, users not able to view the contents of the files by opening them
5. MODIFY: allows user to make changes to files, folders, subfolders including deleting them
6. FULL CONTROL: permits reading, writing, changing and deleting of files and folders. Has all permissions of modify but can change other user’s permissions and who owner is of the file or folder

Question 10

rights of the administrator user

Answer 10

full control over system like network: allows them too
-install software
-manage and configure hardware
-reset user passwords
-set user permissions and access rights
-create and delete users
-full control over all files, folders and subfolders

Question 11

rights of standard user

Answer 11

-able make changers to files, folders and subfolders according to permissions set on their user account by network administrator
-only change their password, not others
-use application software but only install software if granted permission

Question 12

expand AUP

Answer 12

acceptable use policy

Question 13

define AUP

Answer 13

document specifying the rules and regulations of what acceptable behaviour is for users of a company’s network. It describes what a user is allowed and not allowed to do on the network. Each user must sign this legally binding contract

Question 14

examples of AUP

Answer 14

-network may not be used for illegal activities
-may not disrupt the security of network
-may not reveal information from company about their clients/service providers to outsiders
-restriction on what user allowed to install on network
-consequences when rules and regulations of AUP are not followed

Question 15

how should the AUP be implemented

Answer 15

-all users made agree and sign AUP
-network administrator should setup permissions and access rights to ensure users are restricted in such a way to limit the violation of AUP
-action must taken as stipulated in AUP when rules and regulations are broken