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What is a common source of data security threats mentioned in the text?
What is a common source of data security threats mentioned in the text?
- Employees only
- Cyber criminals looking for financial gain only
- Third-party vendors only
- Both employees and cyber criminals looking for financial gain (correct)
Why is data security considered a vital issue for organizations?
Why is data security considered a vital issue for organizations?
- To discourage sharing of sensitive information
- To increase the storage of non-critical data
- To maintain the reputation of the organization (correct)
- To allow unauthorized access to data
What type of data is commonly held by organizations according to the text?
What type of data is commonly held by organizations according to the text?
- Social media passwords
- Non-essential personal data only
- Personal shopping history
- Business plans and financial results (correct)
Which action by an individual increases the risk of data leakage according to the text?
Which action by an individual increases the risk of data leakage according to the text?
What is one reason individuals hold personal data on their personal computers according to the text?
What is one reason individuals hold personal data on their personal computers according to the text?
In what way does holding valuable information provide an edge to organizations over their competitors?
In what way does holding valuable information provide an edge to organizations over their competitors?
What type of personal data was stored on the missing disk drive in the Health Net case study?
What type of personal data was stored on the missing disk drive in the Health Net case study?
How many payment card numbers were leaked during the attack on Michael Stores?
How many payment card numbers were leaked during the attack on Michael Stores?
What action did the Connecticut Attorney General take against Health Net?
What action did the Connecticut Attorney General take against Health Net?
How did the criminals attack the point of sale systems at Michael Stores?
How did the criminals attack the point of sale systems at Michael Stores?
Whose data was leaked by a former financial advisor in the Variable Annuity Life Insurance Co case study?
Whose data was leaked by a former financial advisor in the Variable Annuity Life Insurance Co case study?
Which company offered one year free subscription for credit monitoring and identity theft protection to those affected?
Which company offered one year free subscription for credit monitoring and identity theft protection to those affected?
Why is data security crucial for organizations according to the text?
Why is data security crucial for organizations according to the text?
What is the consequence if an organization's data is not protected according to the text?
What is the consequence if an organization's data is not protected according to the text?
How often does data theft occur according to the text?
How often does data theft occur according to the text?
What is the main purpose of Business Data Protection as mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of Business Data Protection as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following best describes the current status of data storage in organizations as per the text?
Which of the following best describes the current status of data storage in organizations as per the text?
What can happen if an organization neglects data security according to the text?
What can happen if an organization neglects data security according to the text?
What does data security aim to prevent?
What does data security aim to prevent?
Why is data security important for organizations?
Why is data security important for organizations?
What is the main focus behind data security?
What is the main focus behind data security?
Which term refers to protective measures applied to prevent unauthorized access to digital data?
Which term refers to protective measures applied to prevent unauthorized access to digital data?
Why is data security considered a critical consideration for any organization?
Why is data security considered a critical consideration for any organization?
What can happen if confidential data is not secured properly?
What can happen if confidential data is not secured properly?
Why is data security considered the main priority for organizations?
Why is data security considered the main priority for organizations?
What can happen if an organization ignores security measures?
What can happen if an organization ignores security measures?
What is more valuable than computer software and hardware for an organization?
What is more valuable than computer software and hardware for an organization?
What can happen if an organization believes they won't fall prey to a cyber-attack?
What can happen if an organization believes they won't fall prey to a cyber-attack?
What is data security aimed at preventing?
What is data security aimed at preventing?
How does the text emphasize the importance of protecting data?
How does the text emphasize the importance of protecting data?
