MITS5004: Information Security Report - Uber and Sony Cases

This report provides an in-depth analysis of information security, focusing on two significant data breaches: the Uber data breach of 2017 and the Sony PlayStation Network outage of 2011. Part A of the report begins with an introduction to data breaches, followed by an examination of the Uber case, detailing the problem, causes, and potential solutions. The report then addresses the challenges of memory protection in asynchronous I/O systems, proposing solutions to enhance privacy and security. Part B shifts focus to the Sony PlayStation Network outage, exploring the issues, affected parties, attack methods, and preventive measures taken by Sony. The report concludes by summarizing key findings and implications of both case studies, providing a comprehensive overview of information security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies. The assignment is designed to meet the requirements of the MITS5004 course at the Victorian Institute of Technology.