Module- Information Security - Deliverable

Identifying and Analyzing Security Threats

Objective: Use concepts/tools/techniques discussed in this module to identify a security incident that has happened within the last two years. Analyze the incident to the point that your group is familiar with all aspects, then write up an analysis which meets the given requirements.

Instructions: Find a security incident that has happened within the past 2 years. Be sure to find something that has a fairly detailed write up. The more information you have, the easier it will be to produce your paper.

To fully understand the incident, you will likely have to research other sources to become more familiar with tangential information (e.g. background on the company, details about specific technology, bio on certain stakeholders, etc...)

Be sure to cite all resources you use with APA style referrals. (web page references must include URLs!)

Produce a write up of your findings. Be sure to use the concepts/tools/techniques defined in your text and covered in lecture. Include at least the following. Use the items in bold as headings in your paper.

• Description:

o A brief description of the event

• Analysis:

o Define the aspect(s) of security that were involved (use material from the book).

• Personal Connection:

o Do you have a personal connection to the incident? If so, describe how it affected your team members personally.

• Damage:

o A description of the resulting damage

• Prevention:

o Describe a way this incident could have been prevented (again, use your book).