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Analysis of Security Incidents (1995-1999): Trends and Key Issues in IT Security

This report reviews the security incidents reported from 1995 to February 1999, highlighting a total of 223 incidents, including 137 related to UCE (Unsolicited Commercial Email), 18 system compromises, and various other forms of misuse and attacks. Key issues identified include the need for improved IT staff policies, better education and training on security practices, and ongoing updates to security software and procedures. Emphasizing the challenges faced during this period, the report advocates for robust incident response strategies and best practice implementations to enhance institutional security resilience.

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Analysis of Security Incidents (1995-1999): Trends and Key Issues in IT Security

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  1. Incident Count 1995-Current 1995 1996 1997 1998

  2. Incident Breakdown:February 1999 • Total Incidents: 223 • UCE (Ads, MLM, Pyramid, Fraud): 137 • Chain Letters: 1 • Abuse/Harassment: 2 • Misuse of University Resources: 9 • Account Compromise (actual/attempted): 5/5 • System Compromise (actual/attempted): 18/57 • Denial of Service Attacks: 2 • Security Advisories: 10 • Suspected Honor Code Violations: 0

  3. Intrusion, Misuse, and Harassment Incident Count 1995-1999

  4. FY98 Incident Breakdown

  5. FY99 Incident Breakdown

  6. Staffing • Added second full-time person 8 months ago • More time for education and policy creation

  7. Key Issues • IT staff policy • Security software • Good password practices • Kerberized email access • Virus protection • Security patches • Password changing

  8. Key Issues • Turning off unencrypted access • remote access is a problem • sufficient tools for flexibility • SSH • Kerberos wrapped email access • Departmental systems • multiple break-ins to the same systems • publish best practices

  9. Challenges • Education, education, education • security month • presentations • insecure login message • best practices for desktops and servers • Security breach procedures • Conversion to K5

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