If you share your screen with clients or coworkers, having a cluttered

desktop may give the impression that you are a person who has trouble
staying organized. The fact that the names of your files and folders are
presented in such a way that they are easily readable also raises the
possibility that the identities of the clients or projects you are currently
working on could be exposed. It is essential to earn the people's trust in the
government system and ensure that their information and the privacy of
that information is protected in order to increase the likelihood that
citizens will use the electronic government services. However, from the
point of view of the average citizen, the government is viewed as a single
entity. As a result, the failure of one government department's security
measures may be interpreted as a failure of the government as a whole. As
a result, the procedure of ensuring the information security of the entirety
of the government departments is regarded as an extremely important
procedure. In this paper, the risks and threats to information security in e-
government are analyzed and discussed, and success factors for securing
information in e-government are outlined.
HOW SCREENSHARING TECHNOLOGIES OCCURS DATA
THREATS
1. Misuse of technology from an Unethical or fraudulent
Associate/Contractor: Theft of computer hardware and software,
unauthorized access to computer networks, and improper use of computer
hardware and software are all examples of inappropriate use of
information and communications technology (ICT). Employees may use
their lawful access to computer systems in inappropriate and unauthorized
ways, which is why internal unauthorized access is recognized as being a
key contributor to data breaches. This is because employees might utilize
legitimate access to computer systems. As new technologies become
available and governments collect and store an increasing amount of
information about individuals, the potential for internal misuse of
information and communications technology (ICT) in the public sector
increases. Unskilled or unethical associate/contractor (subject) often uses
external job support to get their job done, which requires the subject to
provide full control of the endpoint remotely. Doing so they expose the
critical organization’s data and information such as source code,
credentials, marketing leads etc., to other individuals (external people)
which not only goes unnoticed by existing endpoint data protection
software but also violates the policies of the organization. PriNIST
protects the data on the screen of the end user from any external source
trying to connect to the endpoint – means, it is protected.
Risks
The personally identifiable information (PII) or confidential data that users
manage on their desktops or laptops when screen sharing technologies are
used. The prevention of illegal disclosure of digital intellectual property
(DIP), which includes things like applications, designs, patterns, and
projects, among other things. This happens when end users circumvent the
existing endpoint protection features and divulge data to unauthorized
individuals using a variety of unmonitored technological ways such as
screensharing. In order to preserve data while simultaneously complying
with ever-evolving worldwide privacy regulations. Preventing information
and business-critical data from being shared on screensharing platforms
and so becoming available to competitors. The amount of time and money
spent investigating possible cases of data loss and fraudulent activity.
2. Certain Zero-day Malware: Accidental web exposure is a subcategory
of specific types of data breaches that can occur when a server or computer
that stores personally identifiable information is connected to the internet
in such a way that employees, management, and even customers can
access the information remotely. This type of data breach is known as
"accidental web exposure." However, a significant number of these
systems do not have adequate security. During any screen sharing session
the data on the screen is clearly visible to all participants. Sometimes a
presenter tries to juggle between applications while actively screensharing,
which can lead to leak of confidential data. PriNIST protects all the
selected applications/software. It prevents any chances of data exposure
from your end point screen.
Risks
The personally identifiable information (PII) or confidential data that users
manage on their desktops or laptops when screen sharing technologies are
used. The prevention of illegal disclosure of digital intellectual property
(DIP), which includes things like applications, designs, patterns, and
projects, among other things. This happens when end users circumvent the
existing endpoint protection features and divulge data to unauthorized
individuals using a variety of unmonitored technological ways such as
screensharing. In order to preserve data while simultaneously complying
with ever-evolving worldwide privacy regulations. Preventing information
and business-critical data from being shared on screensharing platforms
and so becoming available to competitors. The amount of time and money
spent investigating possible cases of data loss and fraudulent activity.
3. Accidental data exposure while sharing the screen: Trustwave, a
security firm, found that nearly two-thirds of data breaches in the past year
were caused by poor outsourcing decisions. In their haste to reap the
financial benefits of outsourcing, many businesses overlook the potential
security risks involved. To meet budgetary constraints, organizations opt
for external support to manage their critical systems and end points.
However, certain threats do arise such as exposure of critical data to
support personal operating in various countries. For example, when a
support person connects to a desktop or laptop (endpoint) to provide
assistance, they will have access to all opened applications and can
accidentally or intentionally (targeted) view critical data, the biggest threat
is data being seen or captured across the world where various laws operate.
There could be many controls that prevent, but when combined with
effective technical control like PriNIST, the exposure of
sensitive/confidential data is mitigated. PriNIST hides the protected
applications from unwanted viewers.
Risks
The personally identifiable information (PII) or confidential data that users
manage on their desktops or laptops when screen sharing technologies are
used. The prevention of illegal disclosure of digital intellectual property
(DIP), which includes things like applications, designs, patterns, and
projects, among other things. This happens when end users circumvent the
existing endpoint protection features and divulge data to unauthorized
individuals using a variety of unmonitored technological ways such as
screensharing. In order to preserve data while simultaneously complying
with ever-evolving worldwide privacy regulations. Preventing information
and business-critical data from being shared on screensharing platforms
and so becoming available to competitors. The amount of time and money
spent investigating possible cases of data loss and fraudulent activity.
4. Outsourcing Data Leakage: Espionage is spying on a person,
corporation, government, etc. to obtain secret information or uncover
wrongdoing and pass it to another organization or state. Actors
supported/hired by government or competitor companies pose as
employees or contractors. Such internal threats try to leak information via
screen sharing applications from stealthy channels (web-based screen
sharing application). The current Data Loss Preventions/End Point
Protection tools are unfortunately unable to prevent such scenarios. Their
acts are unnoticed and usually unknown till they are not caught in the act.
This results in the loss a large amount of protected and sensitive
information over the time. PriNIST as an on-screen protection software,
protects your data in such scenarios by hiding the data in protected
applications. The data cannot be shared over screen sharing applications or
captured (screen shot) by the end point.
Risks
The personally identifiable information (PII) or confidential data that users
manage on their desktops or laptops when screen sharing technologies are
used. The prevention of illegal disclosure of digital intellectual property
(DIP), which includes things like applications, designs, patterns, and
projects, among other things. This happens when end users circumvent the
existing endpoint protection features and divulge data to unauthorized
individuals using a variety of unmonitored technological ways such as
screensharing. In order to preserve data while simultaneously complying
with ever-evolving worldwide privacy regulations. Preventing information
and business-critical data from being shared on screensharing platforms
and so becoming available to competitors. The amount of time and money
spent investigating possible cases of data loss and fraudulent activity.
5. Espionage Scenarios: Theft of intellectual property occurs when an
individual or a business is deprived of their right to an idea, creative
expression, or creation by another person. Theft of intellectual property
(IP) can relate to the unlawful acquisition of patents, copyrights,
trademarks, or trade secrets. This comprises a variety of things, including
as names, innovations, client lists, and logos and emblems. Data
streaming and screen sharing are one of the most commonly preferred
means of presenting projects, models, blueprints, explanations, etc.
without actually having to download or sharing the document or
information to reduce the chances of data leaks. The end user screen can
be recorded by the person on the other end of the network (other
employees, contractors, partners, hackers) and this becomes the cause of
intellectual property and sensitive data leakage. Let it be intentional or
unintentional, from an employee or a contractor, the loss cannot be un-
done. PriNIST protects the data present in the protected applications on the
screen and enables you with tension free screen sharing.
Risks
The personally identifiable information (PII) or confidential data that users
manage on their desktops or laptops when screen sharing technologies are
used. The prevention of illegal disclosure of digital intellectual property
(DIP), which includes things like applications, designs, patterns, and
projects, among other things. This happens when end users circumvent the
existing endpoint protection features and divulge data to unauthorized
individuals using a variety of unmonitored technological ways such as
screensharing. In order to preserve data while simultaneously complying
with ever-evolving worldwide privacy regulations. Preventing information
and business-critical data from being shared on screensharing platforms
and so becoming available to competitors. The amount of time and money
spent investigating possible cases of data loss and fraudulent activity.
GOVERNMENT ROLES TO PREVENT THESE THREATS
1. IT Policy: The Board's IT policies outline what is expected of users,
how data and IT systems are protected, who is responsible for what, and
what happens when rules are broken. The board of directors should
exercise management and direction by adopting IT policies that consider
people, processes, and technology; disseminating those policies to all
computer users; and putting in place procedures to monitor compliance
with those policies.
2. IT Security Training and Awareness: Securing electronic data and IT
systems requires a knowledgeable workforce. Without ensuring that those
who use and manage IT are aware of IT security policies and procedures,
as well as their roles and responsibilities in relation to IT security, local
governments and educational institutions cannot protect the
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their data and systems. While
IT policies outline what the governing board expects computer users to do,
IT security training equips them with the necessary skills.
3. Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories: Computer
gear, software, and data should all have comprehensive inventory records
that are kept up to date and precise. These records should be maintained by
local governments and schools. A description of the item, including the
make, model, and serial number; the name of the employee to whom the
equipment is assigned, if applicable; the physical location of the asset; and
relevant purchase or lease information, including the acquisition date,
should be included in the information that is maintained for each piece of
computer equipment. A description of the item, including the version and
serial number, as well as a description of the machine (or computers) on
which the program is installed, as well as any relevant licensing
information, should be included in the records that are kept for the
software inventory.
4. Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services: More and
more, local governments and educational institutions rely on outside
companies to deliver a range of IT-related services. For your protection
and to prevent misunderstandings, your local government or school and
the IT service provider should have a written agreement that outlines the
level of service to be provided by the vendor and plainly states your needs
and expectations, including those relating to the confidentiality and
protection of personal, private, and sensitive information. This agreement
should also clearly state your needs and expectations.
Lacking in current endpoint DLP tools
1. Insufficient input from businesses and other critical parties:
Difficulties arise during implementation when crucial stakeholders (such
as Business and C-level executives) are left out of the process of
identifying needs and creating DLP policy. Management and the Board of
Directors should establish a "Data Loss Prevention policy" that lays out
the goals of the initiative, details how they intend to achieve those goals,
and details how they intend to distribute the necessary resources.
2. Inadequate data categorization techniques: not knowing which
pieces of information need safeguarding. It's possible that compromising
some data may lead to the disclosure of important information, while
protecting an excessive amount of data can slow down the system and
network. In order to ensure that your DLP is effective, it is essential to do a
risk assessment of your data, data-owners, and data custodians.
3. Data loss prevention modules that aren't closely linked and
controlled centrally: A full DLP installation will cover network, host, and
storage security. Disjointed DLP modules will be a pain to handle and may
result in subpar surveillance.
4. A lack of regular monitoring of the IT infrastructure, business units, and
processes inside a company might render existing DLP protections useless.
In order for the DLP solution to be effective, it is necessary to periodically
assess and fine-tune the DLP modules in light of the modifications.
Introducing PriNIST
Only PriNIST prevents on-screen data leaks and manages fraud. It
safeguards an organization's IP from emerging threats. SaaS and on-
premise data leakage/loss and malware protection. It blocks sophisticated
threats like data leaks. PriNIST uses AI and ML to propose data storage
application security. It protects and controls exceptions immediately with a
simple UI. Compliance-friendly data segregation solution with thorough
audit reports. On-premise and instance localization are only for data
localization.
GDPR, ADPR, PIPEDA, PDPA, PCI DSS, POPI, NIST, LGPD, HIPAA,
CCPA, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, HITRUST, SOX, GLBA, and others are
supported.
How PriNIST’s solve these problems?
Malware that exploits vulnerabilities that are not known about or defended
against is called "zero-day malware." Because new malware like this is
difficult to identify and even more challenging to defend against, zero-day
attacks pose a significant risk to the cybersecurity of businesses. The world
is uncertain, governments are hiring cyber criminals to develop certain
zero-day malwares specifically designed to steal data from government,
private, public and critical infrastructure companies. Certain zero-day
malware activates when a user opens targeted applications like outlook,
teams, word, excel or any other application they may contain confidential
information and take screenshots, record mini videos and share to the
malicious user via encrypted channels. PriNIST activates its intelligence
and protects the applications from screenshots and video recording, even
though if a malware or a malicious user takes a screenshot, they cannot see
the protected application.