[Carlos Martes]

I believe a threat that can impact an organization negatively the most is ransomware. Ransomware is a type of cyberattack in which criminals can break into a system, lock or even encrypt important files and in return demand money to release them. I chose this threat because it can completely stop an organizations operation. When critical data becomes unstable, employees cannot work, customers cannot be served and eventually the company may lose money overtime. Ransomware can also damage the organizations reputation if sensitive data is stolen or even leaked. A security Officer in this situation can help prevent this threat by setting up strong protections. This can include keeping all systems updated, installing good antivirus and security software and making sure employees are trained to cognize suspicious emails or links. Regular data backups are also important because they allow the organization to recover files without paying the attackers. By combining strong technology and good training, a security officer can greatly reduce these risks.