[Manny Varela]

This chapter discusses system threats.  Which threat could harm an organization the most?  Explain the threat and why you chose this threat as the most detrimental to an organization.  What should a security officer do to help prevent this threat?

[Ashly Jackson]

Of the many system threats discussed in this chapter, ransomware stands out as the most detrimental to an organization. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts critical data and demands payment for the decryption key. Its impact can be devastating, causing data loss, downtime, financial damage, and reputational harm.

The reason ransomware is so harmful is that it not only disrupts operations by rendering systems unusable but also often leads to the permanent loss of sensitive information. Organizations may be forced to pay large sums to regain access, with no guarantee that the data will be fully restored.

To prevent ransomware attacks, security officers should implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures. This includes ensuring all software is up-to-date with the latest security patches, deploying endpoint protection solutions, and conducting regular employee training to recognize phishing attacks—common delivery methods for ransomware. Additionally, security officers should maintain robust data backups and practice incident response drills to ensure rapid recovery. Proactive measures significantly reduce the chances of ransomware taking a heavy toll on the organization.

[Amy Hastings]

You discussed a really good one, I agree that Ransomware is one of the ones that cause the most damage to an organization. You also explained what ransomware is and how it can really affect the organization. Also, I agree that the security officers should keep things up to date.

[Amy Hastings]

I would have to say that Data Breaches are one that can cause the most harm to an organization as well as the Ransomware included. While ransomware can completely destroy the organizations data and their systems in general, data breaches are able to release the organizations important information, everything that was confidential can get released and will. Data breaches can cause financial loss as well as the organization gaining fines. I chose this one to discuss about specifically because ransomware was mentioned above and I truly also believe this one should be discussed as well as it is equally as important for an organization, it can cause just as much damage than ransomware can.

A security officer should have multiple security options within the organization, as well as limiting the access of who has access to what. The most important would be to limit the access of everyone, only certain trained people should be given access to any of the important data. They could also have security guards stand in and out of the organization to have more security of who is around and allowed in.

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