Part -1:

Read through the 2012 Data Breach Investigations Report linked above. The 2011 report is also included for your information and reference.

Provide aminimum two page summary of the report, include your interpretation of the statistics regarding type of crime, type of industry, etc.

Consider how this information could be used by an organization for its security program. Was anything surprising to you?

Be sure to cite your sources.

This assignment should be at least two full pages in length and is due at the end of the academic week. Ensure you're using standard APA formatting for class papers and that you cite and reference any sources used. Any misspellings or grammar issues will result in deductions from the total score.

Part -2:

Most of us have been the victim of one type of cyber attack or another. Post a message to the forum regarding your experience with any of the cyber attacks described in the text. You may also include any suspicious activity that you think might have been an attack. Additionally, include what you consider to be the most difficult type of cyber attack to defend against, and why. Be sure to cite your sources.

• 2012 Data Breach Investigations Report (http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp_data-breach-investigations-report-2012_en_xg.pdf)

• 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report (http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp_data-breach-investigations-report-2013_en_xg.pdf)
• 2014 Data Breach Investigations Report (http://www.verizonenterprise.com/DBIR/)

• CompTia Security+ Certification (http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/security.aspx)