Question

There are many examples of how computer systems are vulnerable due to failure, destruction, errors, and abuse. By doing a search of the Internet or by other research methods, find an example of an organization that faced an information systems security issue or crisis.

Ponder these questions: (these questions serve as a guide; try to answer as many as you can & remember to post references)

1) How did the organization identify that there was a security problem?

2) What, if any, security infrastructure and policies were in place when the problem occurred?

3) What initial actions were taken to deal with the situation?

4) From a management perspective, what, if any, new organizational policies and procedures did they institute?

5) Were any new security tools and technologies eventually implemented to further safeguard their systems?

6) What was the business impact? How did they recover? Were there any legal ramifications, loss of customers, or damage of reputation?

7) Generally speaking, how can a business determine the value of investing in security and control?

Answer 1