Business Research on Cyber Security of Enterprises

Running head: CYBER SECURITY 0
Business Research
Methodology

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Project Objective........................................................................................................................3
Project Scope..............................................................................................................................3
Development of Technology......................................................................................................4
Challenges of Cyber Safety........................................................................................................5
Ransomware...........................................................................................................................5
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)...................................................................................6
Hacktivism.............................................................................................................................6
The Internet of Things............................................................................................................6
Insider Threats........................................................................................................................6
Mobile Malware.....................................................................................................................7
Machine Learning..................................................................................................................7
Fake Advertisements..............................................................................................................7
Recommendations......................................................................................................................7
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................9
References................................................................................................................................10
Appendix..................................................................................................................................12
Table of Figures
Figure 1: Number of Cyber Attacks.........................................................................................12
Figure 2: Ransomware Attack..................................................................................................12
Figure 3: Insider Threat............................................................................................................13

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Introduction
The use of smartphones and internet has grown significantly in past decade. People use the
internet for sharing and connecting with their friends and families. The internet is used by
companies, individuals, and government due to its numerous benefits. But there are several
disadvantages of the internet as well. With the increase in internet usage, the rate of cyber
crimes has increased too. Cyber security has started to become raising issues for individuals
and companies globally. Organisations are facing new threats relating to cyber security such
as malware, hacking, insider risks and much more. To avoid such threats, companies are
required to invest a huge amount of capital on safety software’s, which do not provide 100
percent security. This report is focused on analysing different challenges faced by modern
corporations regarding their cyber security. The examples of several companies will be taken
to understand the effect of cybercrimes. Further, the report will provide various
recommendations for improving the cyber security of enterprises.

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Project Objective
The primary objective of the report is to evaluate different problems faced by modern
corporations relating to their cyber security. The perspective of various companies shall be
taken to understand the depth of cyber crimes and requirement of cyber security. The
secondary objective of the report is to provide recommendations for improving the cyber
security functions of an enterprise.
Project Scope
The report will analyse the usage of internet and computer in corporation’s activities and how
modern technology has changed the process of organisations. The report will analyse cyber
threats from the perspective of various companies. Discussion of theories and advice
provided by experts will also be analysed in the report.