CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT (130 points)

Cybersecurity Breach Case Studies

Throughout this course you have learned about incidences of security breaches and potential mitigation strategies. For your final Critical Thinking assignment:

• Submit a list of three cybersecurity breach case studies. If possible, include at least one breach that occurred in, or impacted, the Middle East.

For each breach, write a brief statement covering the following points:

1. When did the incident take place (dates)?
2. What went wrong?
3. What was the outcome?
4. How could the breach have been prevented?
5. What organizational measures should be instituted?

• In addition to the case studies, write a short summary (2 pages) of key learning points in management of cybersecurity within enterprises.

Directions:

• Your well-written paper should be 6-8 pages in length, not including the title or reference pages.
• Cite and integrate at least three credible sources, not including the textbook, to support your paper.
• Your paper must follow APA style guidelines, as appropriate.