Category: Cyber security

Quantum Cryptography is the future of cryptography. Quantum Cryptography is still being developed and as with every new technology, the Internet is booming with information about Quantum Cryptography. In this paper, you are going to synthesize what you think Quantum cryptography is and explain its applicability is next generation cryptographic algorithms and information privacy.

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1. When a major U.S. city recognized that more than 70 percent of its IT staff was eligible to retire within a three-year period, it immediately implemented a plan to start bringing in new IT staff and pairing them with experienced veterans. Because the city’s IT systems were almost exclusively developed in-house over 20 years, organizational IT knowledge was critical, and some required skills could not be obtained on the open market. Does this issue suggest another area that should be addressed in crisis management and contingency planning? In which plan or document should this issue have been addressed already?
2. Agree or Disagree? Why or Why Not?
Small companies are perhaps more vulnerable than large organizations to the loss of key employees and the resulting loss of company knowledge. What steps can a small company take to mitigate this potential loss?
There are several steps that small companies can use to mitigate potential loss, and this can include a continuous investment in developing employees, since many employees always look to grow in their career and move on to the next phase in their career path, so it makes sense if small companies encourage employee’s professional growth and development. Doing so will enable employees to remain loyal to the company since they are getting the value of enriching their knowledge and shaping their career progression.
Also, small companies need to attract employees with better competitive benefits, like good retirement plan, 401k matching, flexible remote work schedule, tuition reimbursement benefit, great health care benefits, as this reduces the loss of employees, if they are convinced, they are getting the best deal and benefit from their current employer, there won’t be any reason for an employee to hop around jobs.
Also, many companies put more emphasis only on the base salary and don’t really bother to improve on benefits, while forgetting the facts that majority of their employees have families to cater for and they are not relying solely on just the base pay, so a good benefit program will go a long way in retaining talents. Employees can sign up for good medical or dental care with the company which covers their family’s medical expenses including their kids etc. 
Employers should also promote a work culture where they get to become familiar with their employees on a personal level and not just all about work, sometimes, employees like to feel appreciated for their had work and knowing that the company cares about their wellbeing, says a lot about the company’s culture, so managers should be trained to ensure they check in with employees and assist in any way possible, even though some issues are very personal and employees might not be willing to disclose personal issues with their managers, but having a manager who is passionate to care enough about his direct reports and extending support anytime possible goes a long way with retaining talents and reducing the risk of loosing potential employees. Employees are humans and if you treat humans with compassion and care, they never forget the good deeds. Sometimes, it is not really about the money or how well paid you are at a current company, if that same company has a toxic work environment, you are still going to leave that organization someday, to a different company with better work environment that treats employees with respect and dignity that maintains high moral standards and work culture even though it means taking a pay cut for a new role. (I have seen and withnessed this happen in reality/real life scenario).
In addition to key executives, some positions in a company can be considered critical to its continuing success. What will happen if a network administrator leaves? What customers or contacts would the company lose if a key sales representative leaves? What other positions can you name where a loss would have a potentially significant negative effect on the company?
In addition to guaranteeing network security, resolving problems, and overseeing system upgrades, a network administrator is essential to the upkeep of the organization’s IT infrastructure. The departure of a network administrator may result in interruptions to network services, heightened susceptibility to cyberattacks, and protracted troubleshooting of technical problems, all of which could compromise data security and overall productivity.
“Cross-training is an essential duty because it allows others to temporarily take over essential responsibilities in the case of an emergency that forces employees to leave their positions. While cross-training can be accomplished through many of the formal training methods, it typically takes place through one-on-one coaching and on-the-job training” –  (Whitman & Mattord, 2020).
Small organizations should practice the act of implementing cross training in their environment for roles that are critical to the organization operations, like Security Architecture, Network engineering., system administration, etc. so incase of any emergency, there will be backup for already trained employees to step into those roles and pick up from the pieces.  They can also implement job rotation as well which involves, “the movement of employees from one position to another so they can develop additional skills and abilities”. – (Whitman & Mattord, 2020).
Also, when key sales representatives leaves a company, there will be loss of high value customer or contacts from the sales representative, as sometimes, this sales representative are really good at their job with developing personal rapport and business relationship with their clients/customers, so even if a company is able to get a replacement to fill in the same role, it might be difficult to recover that lost relationship that was already built up by the previous key sales representative, and the new sales representative as to start from the ground up in building trust and a new working relationship with the customer which isn’t possible but might take time and commitment to win a trust of a customer.
A vital role where a loss would have a potentially significant negative effect on the company is the role as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since it involves budgeting, assessing risk management, working on financial reporting, etc. so a loss of a Chief Financial Officer can cause issues as the company might face financial reporting errors, disruption of financial processes, and an influence on strategic financial decision-making could result from this. Failure to comply with regulations, monetary losses, and a decline in investor trust could all arise from these issues.
References:
Whitman, M. E., & Mattord, H. J. (2020). Principles of Incident Response & Disaster Recovery (3rd ed.). Cengage.

The cybersecurity market is anticipated to exceed $300 billion by 2024 as a result of government and corporate concerns about the rising financial losses attributed to cyberattacks, according to the 2019 Market Study Report on the cybersecurity industry 2018–2024.
The cybersecurity industry remains in a state of growth and continues to be a lucrative field for professionals who are trained in security solutions (MarketWatch, 2019). You have chosen a cybersecurity graduate program and your education and skills will help you to be marketable if you choose to work in this field.
In this project, you will create a professional presence on LinkedIn, a professional social media network that is widely used by professionals and employers in most industries. If your profession or personal beliefs prevent you from establishing a LinkedIn profile, you may submit a Word document with the same sections as a live LinkedIn profile. As part of this project, you will conduct research into your present or desired industry, create a branding statement, and create or revise a LinkedIn profile using what you have learned about the industry and yourself.
There are four steps in this project that will lead you through each deliverable. Most steps should take no more than two hours to complete. Begin by watching the video above, which introduces the fictional scenario that provides the framework for the project. Then continue with Step 1: Engage in Analysis and Reflection.
References
MarketWatch. (2019). At 12% CAGR, cybersecurity market size will reach 300 billion USD by 2024. Retrieved from https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/at-12-cagr-cybersecurity-market-size-will-reach-300-billion-usd-by-2024-2019-02-13

This essay is about cybercrime and social media. K wrote 4 pages already I just want you to finish the essay. So speak about phishing, ransomware, cyber stalking, fraud, and I wanted to talk about cyberware too pertaining social media 

In Part 2 of your Project, you will expand on what you learned in Part 1. Follow the instructions below to complete this assignment:
Write a 1-page paper to compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of your Cloud Service model with a similar On-Premise deployment.
Remember to use proper APA formatting, including citations and references for all resources used.
Save your file and submit it using the instructions below.
The paper includes a thorough discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed cloud service model in comparison and contrast to a similar on-premise service model suitable for an audience of decision-makers who may not all have technical backgrounds.
The paper uses correct APA formatting and correctly documents all sources as needed.
Written communication exhibits clarity and uses grammatically correct, professional language appropriate to the field.

i want to provide you information about a cyber incident plan about a coffee called lost I already gather the information and I want you to do me a plan same as the example on the word I want to see table and workflow and add more information based on the excal file and the word

Assume you purchase a mobile app for editing videos. You find out a few months later that malware was installed on your device when you installed the video-editing app. The malware was a keystroke logger, which gathered your banking password, and resulted in funds being stolen from your checking account.
You check the end-user license agreement (EULA) for the video-editing app and find that you cannot sue the company nor can you get your money back.
Answer the following question(s):
What next step would you take, if any, against the app company to get satisfaction? Why?
Would this situation change your behavior before installing new apps in the future? Why or why not
Agree or Disagree? Why or Why Not?
What next step would you take, if any, against the app company to get satisfaction? Why?
Would this situation change your behavior before installing new apps in the future? Why or why not?
As Grama (2022) states, the terms of the contract that you signed are binding if it is an enforceable contract, so your ability to take legal action may be limited.  However, stealing your personal information is an illegal act, and that would call into question whether or not the contract is enforceable. The next step is to seek out legal advice on the case with a lawyer who would be able to identify what opportunities there might be to resolve the situation.  
The prompt reminded me of policies that I have to follow regarding signing EULAs as an University of Illinois employee, even for free software (illinois.edu, n.d.).  Contracts can be tricky and need to be reviewed carefully.  If this were to happen in an enterprise situation, University data could be compromised.  As noted in the policy, employees who are not given signature authority can’t sign even free software agreements.  This is to help promote a safer computing environment on campus. 
References
Grama, J. L. (2022). Legal and privacy issues in information security (Third edition). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
illinois.edu. (n.d.). Contracts and Templates. University of Illinois. Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://www.uiucpurchasing.illinois.edu/introduction-to-contracts/

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The Verizon 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that organized criminal groups were behind 55 percent of breaches, and 86 percent of breaches were financially motivated. (Note that Verizon points out that their use of the term “organized crime” refers to a criminal with a process and not necessarily the mafia.)
Answer the following question(s):
Why do you think financial information is such a popular target of organized criminals versus other types of data that can be sold on the dark web? Explain your answer.
When the criminal group is located in a country outside of the U.S., prosecution is difficult or impossible. What type of method could be used to get some justice after a successful financial breach by an overseas criminal group?
Agree or Disagree? Why or Why Not?
Why do you think financial information is such a popular target of organized criminals versus other types of data that can be sold on the dark web? Explain your answer.
Criminals exploit financial information for immediate and substantial financial gain. The reasons behind this preference are clear: ease of use, global acceptance, low risk, and high demand. These factors attract criminals and pose a significant threat to our financial security, making it crucial to understand why financial information is a primary target.
Financial information is a direct route to monetary gain for criminals. It is relatively easy to use for fraud, has a broad global reach, and carries a lower risk of immediate detection. However, what truly amplifies its appeal is the existence of established underground markets to sell this information. These factors make financial data a highly sought-after target for criminals involved in identity theft, fraud, and economic crimes, posing a significant threat to our financial security.
What Is the Dark Web? How It Works & Why It’s So Dangerous. https://www.aura.com/learn/dark-web. Accessed 1 May 2024.