Corporate Cybersecurity
IT335 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Description
There are increasing media reports about cyber-attacks targeting public and private organizations all over the world. As cyber-attacks continue to get more complex and sophisticated, companies continue to invest more resources in cyber-defense programs to protect information assets from being compromised.
Below is a list of companies that have faced data breaches following successful cyber attacks:
- TJX Companies
- eBay
- Equifax
- Uber
- Adidas
- OPM
Required:
Select one company from the list above and prepare:
- 5-page report describing impact of the cyber-attack which the company faced, information assets which were compromised and how the cyber-attack succeeded. In your opinion, what could that company have done different to reduce the impact of the cyber-attack.
- 5 minute presentation – this presentation is due in the last week of classes and will be your final exam
Rubric
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1. Project Report (60pts) |
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a) Identification of presenter and topic (10 pts) |
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b) Description of the cyber-attack & compromised information assets (20 pts) |
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c) Recommendations of how the cyber-attack could be mitigated (20 pts) |
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d) Proper use of cybersecurity concepts and terminology (10 pts) |
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2. Presentation (30pts) |
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a) Identification of presenter and topic (5 pts) |
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b) cyber-attack & compromised information assets (5 pts) |
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c) Recommendations of how the cyber-attack could be mitigated (5 pts) |
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d) Proper use of cybersecurity concepts and terminology (5 pts) |
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e) Clear and coherent presentation storyboard (5 pts) |
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f) Time management (5 pts) |
