Discuss the types of cyber vulnerabilities and threats for Internet technology (IT) systems (i.e., hardware, software, stored data, and human).

Discuss the types of cyber vulnerabilities and threats for Internet technology (IT) systems (i.e., hardware, software, stored data, and human).

NETWORK ARCHITECTURES

Case Assignment

Read the required literature and especially review Module 3 – Case

CYBER THREATS AND SOLUTIONS

Case Assignment

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).

Module 3 – Background

CYBER THREATS AND SOLUTIONS

Required Reading

Averbuch A. and Siboni, G. (2013, May). The Classic Cyber Defense Methods Have Failed – What Comes Next? Military and Strategy Affairs, Vol 5 , No. 1. Retrieved from: http://www.inss.org.il/uploadImages/systemFiles/MASA5-1Eng5_Averbuch%20and%20Siboni.pdf

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

Corrin, A. (2015, Jul 1). Defense cyber strategy: We can and will hit back. Retrieved from: http://www.c4isrnet.com/story/military-tech/omr/cyberstrat/2015/07/01/defense-cyber-strategy-power/29558285/

Lindsey, M.A. (2002). Note1 (Intr1) Security Problems in Computing. Overview of Computer Security2 Outline Characteristics of computer intrusions –Terminology, Types Security. Retrieved from: http://www.slideserve.com/kaylee/note1-intr1-security-problems-in-computing 

Red Hat, Inc (2006). Red Hat Enterprise Linux Deployment Guide. Read 41: Security Overview and 41.4: Common Exploits and Attacks. Retrieved from: https://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/Deployment_Guide-en-US/

Schlacter, T. (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/

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