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What is a cybersecurity threat?
What is a cybersecurity threat?
Malicious activities by an individual or organization to steal or damage data, gain access to a network system, and disrupt digital life.
Personal data is any information that is used to identify a _____
Personal data is any information that is used to identify a _____
person
At what levels does data need to be protected?
At what levels does data need to be protected?
- Personal level
- Organizational level
- Government level
- All of the above (correct)
Identity theft involves a cybercriminal stealing a person’s identity for financial gain.
Identity theft involves a cybercriminal stealing a person’s identity for financial gain.
Big data companies collect data from social media platforms and argue that they are _____ customer data.
Big data companies collect data from social media platforms and argue that they are _____ customer data.
What is the purpose of the McCumber Cube?
What is the purpose of the McCumber Cube?
Match the following types of data with their descriptions:
Match the following types of data with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Cybersecurity Threats
- Malicious activities designed to steal or damage data, access networks, and disrupt digital life.
- Impact individuals, organizations, and governments.
Data Protection Levels
- Personal: Protecting individual's identity, data, and devices.
- Organizational: Safeguarding organizational data.
- Government: Protecting data vital to national security, economic stability, and citizen well-being.
Personal Data
- Any information used to identify a person.
- Exists both offline (e.g., name, contact details) and online (e.g., usernames, social media profiles).
Collection of Personal Data
- Occurs when people access online services like banking apps or social media.
- Social media companies collect data to target advertising.
Identity Theft
- Cybercriminals steal a person's identity, causing financial and reputational damage.
- Can involve stealing money, taking loans in a person's name, and ruining credit rating.
Types of Data
- Transactional: Information related to buying, selling, production, and basic organizational operations.
- Intellectual Property: Patents, trademarks, product plans, providing a company with an economic advantage.
- Financial: Income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, offering insights into a company's financial health.
The McCumber Cube
- Helps organizations evaluate information security initiatives.
- Considers all factors influencing information security decisions.
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