Business Data Communications

Belmont State Bank Belmont State Bank is a large bank with hundreds of branches that are connected to a central computer system. Some branches are connected over dedicated circuits and others use Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). Each branch has a variety of client computers and ATMs connected to a server. The server stores the branch’s daily transaction data and transmits it several times during the day to the central computer system. Tellers at each branch use a four-digit numeric password, and each teller’s computer is transaction-coded to accept only its authorized transactions. Perform a risk assessment.

The steps of the risk assessment include: 

1. Develop risk measurement criteria

2. Inventory IT assets

3. Identify threats

4. Document existing controls

5. Identify improvements