Business Research Assignment | Cyber Security and Virtual Networks

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Business Research
Name of the Student
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Reflection of the Study
This research study has focused on the challenges and risks included in the cyber security
and its benefits on the virtual network of an organization. This study has highlighted various
risks and threats in the cybersecurity of an organization.
Answer to Question 1.
The strategy and process of the research is decided in this week that helps in maintaining
a proper path in order to complete the research. I am able to understand different risks and threats
including cyber-attacks, disaster security, network security and information security. In third
week, I researched about the literature review writing related to the research topic. I have
fulfilled the aim of the study to analyze the cyber security aspects in an organization. In this
research study, I have learned basic concept about cybersecurity in the IT field.
Answer to Question 2.
The use of the cybersecurity strategies has helped in maintaining the security of the data
and information of the companies in the market. In the first week of study, I have to understand
the research topic related to the cybersecurity and made a proper plan for proper proceeding in
the study. In order to collect information related to the research topic, I have read various online
journals, articles and reports related to the cybersecurity in the IT field.
In this context, I have learned various steps included in the research for successfully
conducting it. This research has helped in gaining experience related to the cybersecurity roles in
an organization. I have learned how cybersecurity of an organization works for providing
security from different cyber-attacks. I have gained positive experience in order to maintain
myself updated with advanced technology used in the market by the different organization. The

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use of the internet in various departments o the company have been acknowledged. I have
learned the importance of the internet in an organization. I have also understood the challenges
faced by an organization due to the use of the internet. I have learned about the dark side of the
internet. Different cyber threats and illegal activities are done with the help of the internet.
Answer to Question 3.
The literature review chapter of the research has focused on the basic concept of
cybersecurity in an organization. I have learned about the NIST from this research study. I have
learnt about the governance roles and responsibility in order to take control over the
cybersecurity matter in the organization. I have understood the importance of government in
order to prepare strategies for controlling cyber-attacks on the organizations. Various types of
cyber-attacks have been described in the study including brute force attack, social engineering,
distributed denial of attack, phishing attack and malware attacks.
Answer to Question 4.
I have learned about the mitigation strategies imposed by the organization to remain safe
from cyber-attacks. Antiviruses and firewalls have helped in restricting harmful viruses and
malware from entering into the server and network of the organization. Restricting third-party
authentication might help in controlling the entrance of viruses and use of third-party restriction
to the security system of the company. I have read various journals and articles for gathering
knowledge and data related to the types of attacks over the internet. Various journals have talked
about different benefits and challenges of the internet and cybersecurity in the organization. I
have come to know about different benefits of the internet and cybersecurity including business