Cis 500 Case Study 1 Cyber Security In Business Organizations

Cyber Security in Business OrganizationsName:Institutional affiliation Cyber Security in Business OrganizationsCybercrime is increasingly becoming the most widespread and complex form of crime in the globe in the 21st century. Cybercrime refers to criminal activities committed on computers and computer networks with assistance of technology. Computer and network intrusions are among the leading activities of computer criminals committed by terrorist organizations, foreign and local intelligence, and criminals. Intrusions collectively cost companies billions of dollars in safeguarding their networks to protect vital information, repair of compromised systems ad damage control after an attack, which may include legal charges and compensation. Attacks on network also affect provision of services at the affected organization. Despite reasonable investment of more than $1.6 million in malware detection and personnel, Target, a large American based retail company became a victim of a malware that was responsible for credit card information theft. Fundamental challenges that organizations faceFinding and retaining the right people is the leading challenge. Organizations need employee who are ethical and possess the right education, skills and working experience to protect the organization’s information. Untrustworthy employees can be a risk themselves to the security