Case Assignment 3
Organizations continue to be challenged with an increased cyber vulnerabilities and threats. Vulnerabilities can exist anywhere in the Internet system. Some of these could be related to software, a system weakness, or simply brought on in many ways to include hackers, employee errors, or as a result of a disaster.
For this case, answer the following:
Discuss the types of cyber vulnerabilities and threats for Internet technology (IT) systems (i.e., hardware, software, stored data, and human).
Assignment Expectations
Assignments should be 3-5 full pages, double-spaced, not counting the cover or reference page. Paper format: (a) Cover page, (b) Header, (c) Body. Submit your assignment by the last day of this module. Provide quotations to support your responses.
• Relevance—All content is connected to the question.
• Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
• Depth of discussion—Present and integrate points that lead to deeper issues.
• Breadth—Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered.
• Evidence—Points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.
• Logic—Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
• Clarity—Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.
• Objectivity—Avoids use of first person and subjective bias.
• References—Sources are listed at the end of the paper.
Use strong credible sources – peer-reviewed references, government documents, and subject matter expert materials to support your answer. Your paper will not exceed 5 pages (excluding cover sheet and reference page(s).
Required Reading
2023 OpenText Cybersecurity Threat Report reinforces need for multilayered security approach. (2023). PR Newswire. Retrieved from Trident University Library.
Alsubaie, M. (2021). A strategic vision for combating cyberterrorism. Journal of Information Security and Cybercrimes Research, 4(2), 173-184. Retrieved from Trident University Library.
Buchanan, B. (2016). The life cycles of cyber threats. Survival, 58(1), 39-58, Retrieved from Trident Online Library
Fact Sheet: 2023 DOD Cyber Strategy. (2023, May 27). Targeted News Service. Retrieved from Trident University Library.
Cisco. (n.d.). Cisco Cyber Threat Defense Solution Overview. Retrieved from http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/enterprise-networks/threat-defense/solution_overview_c22-700869.html
Cybersecurity (2022, Mar 22), Preparing the next phase of US cyber strategy. Retrieved from https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/preparing-the-next-phase-of-us-cyber-strategy/
Proactive cybersecurity: Sometimes offence is the best defense. (2023). CIO. Retrieved from Trident University Library.
Wright, A. (2015, May 8). Cybersecurity: The best defense is a good offense. Mysterious Universe. Retrieved from http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/05/cyber-security-the-best-defense-is-a-good-offense/