Cybersecurity

Lab Assessment #2 – Lab Report File

You must complete the assignment in a Word document and then upload it to the assignment area for grading. Remember, you must cite and reference sources. Your answer must be a minimum of 2 full pages in length following APA guidelines. 

Please read the below article titled “VA Ignores Cybersecurity Warnings”

https://www.pcworld.com/article/126093/article.html

Note: When reading the article, place yourself in the position of the person called to prevent the situation from happening again. Where do the vulnerabilities begin? 

Discuss the following questions: 

1. What laws have been violated? 

2. What do you think contributed to the problems that could lead to a violation of these laws?

3. What are the implications to the individual and organization of these violations?

4. What are some security controls and mitigation strategies for handling future violations? (Name three to five)

5. How does privacy law differ from information systems security?