Study case.

Description

Purpose: The purpose of the case study is to analyze a common cybersecurity issue and to emphasize critical thinking. The goal is to assess the case, analyze the causes and outcomes, and determine if the problem appears as simple as some might believe.

Instructions: Analyze the Equifax Breach case study (attached).

Requirements:

Must include at least three (3) trustworthy references.

Briefly describe the issue, cause, and remediations, including your own.

Analyze Equifax’s response to the breach and address the following questions with a thoughtful response.

How reasonable is it to expect Equifax to address the sheer volume of its security liabilities? What costs are possible?

What was public opinion on reducing cybersecurity threats?

Is it reasonable to assume that applying patches occurs without system impunities? Why or why not?

Can we assume that organizations are ambivalent about cybersecurity remediations? Why or why not?

Can we assume reporters, news outlets, and even investigators reporting on the Equifax breach know all the facts? Why or why not?

The last paragraph should contain at least three things learned from the case.

Rubric:

Format :

Application: Microsoft Word

Three (3) double-spaced pages

Font: Times New Roman 12-point

Title in the Word header area

Spelling, Grammar, & Clarity :

Conciseness

Proper grammar and spelling

Sentence structure and clarity

References and i will sent you the study case