Lesson+5+-+Ethical+and+Social+Issues

Lesson 5 - Ethical and Social Issues
====In the very first meeting our group had with Manhattan Associates it was made very clear that there was a high emphasis placed on security and data sensitivity. As it was explained to us the network was designed by "the most paranoid person you could imagine." This immediately placed some restrictions on the course of action we could take in providing a solution to the data warehouse consolidation. Our initial ideas of using a web interface or VPN connections was denied due to the sensitivity of data Manhattan uses to create vital reports, including payroll and general accounting information. ==== ====Our proposed solution of incorporating a staging environment allows Manhattan to continue utilizing the strict security regulations and avoid any concerns reguarding the matter. User restrictions can be enforced in the staging environment allowing the capability to control what areas users are allowed in and what data they can modify. ==== __Report on Corporate Systems Intrusion __ __[] __ ====This is an article from a website called darkreading.com and it includes a survey of 350 IT managers from different companies around the country. The report identifies that corporate intrusion has risen since 2009 and includes a breakdown of what percentage is hackers, employees, viruses, etc. This article is pertinent to Manhattan Associates' concerns for security and the protection of their data. ====

"Incidences Of Unauthorized Intrusions/Hackings Of Large Companies Increased Significantly In 2010." //Darkreading//. 11 Oct. 2010. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. .