Different information security threats that organizations face today

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There are many different information security threats that organizations face today. The threat of information security breaches should not be underestimated. Every day hackers steal data from thousands of people and disrupt normal business activities. Every organization has information security threats and vulnerabilities, no matter how well prepared they think they are. But what is a threat to information security? A threat is defined as “the possibility that something unwanted will happen.” Hence threats in information security are anything that could result in something unwanted happening to data.

 

The biggest threats to information security are in the following areas:

 

  1. Distributed denial of service (DDoS).
  2. Social engineering.
  3. Man in the Middle (MitM).
  4. Malware and spyware.
  5. Password attacks.

Question:

1.Pick 1 of the categories above.
2.Give a detailed explanation of your category. i.e.: DDoS attacks are sometimes used to create confusion while more subtle attacks are made to steal data.
3.What are some methods used for attack? Choose at least 3 and explain. i.e.: DDoS includes ping of death attack, botnets, smurf attack etc.
4.Research a specific occurrence using a credible news source. Give a detailed account of the event.  A video, article, or internet accounting can be used.
5.How did the supply chain change after this event? What was the impact? Clearly detail and chronicle the events that followed this event.

 

6.What is happening in supply chain security technology that will help combat cyber threats in the future?
7.What are the costs associated with cyber security?