Cyber Security Principles Report: Cyber Attacks and Prevention - BN223

This report delves into the realm of cyber security, defining it as the protection of computer systems and data from malicious attacks. It explores the nature of cyber attacks, which exploit vulnerabilities in computer networks, and examines a real-world case study involving the Target Corporation, a retail giant that suffered a significant data breach. The report identifies the vulnerabilities that led to the attack, including flaws in the network system and third-party vendor weaknesses. Finally, it outlines preventive measures that organizations can implement to enhance their cyber security posture, such as using strong passwords, implementing firewalls, utilizing security software, regularly updating programs, and monitoring for intrusions. The report provides a comprehensive overview of cyber security principles and practices, offering valuable insights for students and professionals alike.

CYBER SECURITY

CYBER SECURITY
Cyber security refers to providing protection to computer
systems from the damages that can be caused to the software
and the hardware system and enforcing restrictions on theft of
confidential information [1].
The increasing reliability on the wireless network give rise to
security issues that are resolved by cyber security.

CYBER ATTACK
 Cyber attack also known as
computer network attack is
deliberately exploiting the
computer network systems.
The attacks make use of
malicious software and
disrupt the operating system
[2].
 Cyber attacks may include
unauthorized access to
confidential files and
financial reports, identity
theft, sniffing of passwords,
defacement of certain
websites and many more.

RECENT CYBER ATTACK STATISTICS

CYBER ATTACK AT TARGET STORE
CORPORATION
Target Store Corporation is a retail giant in United States of
America. The company is a part of S&P 500 Index.
The Target Corporation faced a huge cyber attack sometime
between November and December in the year 2013.
Basic threats was in the form of network breaching.

VULNERABILITIES
Target Store Corporation became the target for the malware
attack as the company is widely spread across the United State
and also internationally.
Multiple flaws in the network system of Target Corporation.
Vulnerabilities in the third-party vendors lead to the breach in the
company’s system.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES
The preventive measures that the company
should take in order to avoid such breaches
in future are using strong passwords, putting
up firewall, using security software and
updating programs at a regular basis,
monitoring intrusion and raising awareness
about cyber security and cyber attacks.

References
[1]B. Gupta, D.P. Agrawal, and S. Yamaguchi,
eds. Handbook of research on modern
cryptographic solutions for computer and cyber
security. IGI global, 2016.
[2]L. Amini, M. Christodorescu, M.A. Cohen, S.
Parthasarathy, J. Rao, R. Sailer, D.L. Schales,
W.Z. Venema, and O. Verscheure, International
Business Machines Corp. Adaptive cyber-security
analytics. U.S. Patent 9,032,521, 2015.

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