{"id":113724,"date":"2023-01-28T20:57:30","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T20:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/one-pager-on-each-topic-included-references-at-the-end-of-each-topic\/"},"modified":"2023-01-28T20:57:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-28T20:57:30","slug":"one-pager-on-each-topic-included-references-at-the-end-of-each-topic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assignmenttutors.net\/blog\/one-pager-on-each-topic-included-references-at-the-end-of-each-topic\/","title":{"rendered":"One pager on each topic &#8211; included references at the end of each topic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Topic 1:\u00a0 Advanced and Persistent Threats<\/strong><br \/>One of the biggest risks that companies face is advanced persistent threats. Discuss the most effective way to implement policies that mitigate the chance of an insider either taking part in or facilitating an advanced persistent threat. What policies can help manage the\u00a0insider threat\u00a0for an organization\u2019s\u00a0supply-chain\u00a0companies, or the organization\u2019s\u00a0off-shore contractors? \u00a0Integrate the concept of separation of duties into your discussion. <br \/>Background: <br \/>1.\u00a0Notional Supply Chain Risk Management Practices for Federal Information Systems\u00a0[2012, NIST &#8211; note that the term &#8220;insider threat&#8221; is not used in the document, but multiple practices are outlined for controlling risks posed by personnel).<br \/>\u00a02.\u00a0The Risk of Insider Fraud: Second Annual Study\u00a0[2013, Ponemon &#8211; not specifically supply-chain related, but a detailed overview of the current understanding of the risk posed to enterprises by insider threats generally]<br \/>3.\u00a0Cybersecurity: An Examination of the Communications Supply Chain\u00a0[2013 &#8211; video \/ transcript of Congressional hearing examining multiple aspects of this topic<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>INSERT References<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Topic 2:\u00a0 Mandiant Report<\/strong><br \/>On Feb. 19, 2013 Mandiant released a report alleging that a specific Chinese military unit is behind one of the largest cyber espionage and attack campaigns aimed at American infrastructure and corporations. \u00a0Public understanding of Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) is weak, attribution remains difficult, and cyberattacks are often dismissed as criminal or peripheral to national security.\u00a0 This carefully-researched report is significant because it convincingly and publicly assigns attribution for ongoing cyber espionage to groups supported by China. \u00a0By publishing, Mandiant hopes that &#8212;<br \/>(a) \u00a0this report will lead to increased understanding and coordinated action in countering APT network breaches; and<br \/>(b) \u00a0its resulting exposure and discussion may thwart APT activities. <br \/>\u00a0<br \/>After reading the article at the link below and perusing the Mandiant report, discuss whether Mandiant\u2019s two desired outcomes above are likely to occur.<br \/>Background:<br \/>NYT summary: http:\/\/ezproxy.umuc.edu\/login?url=http:\/\/search.proquest.com\/docview\/1288537806?accountid=14580<br \/>NPR audio:\u00a0http:\/\/www.npr.org\/2013\/02\/19\/172431535\/report-chinese-government-hackers-behind-dozens-of-attacks-on-u-s-companies<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>INSERT References <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Topic 1:\u00a0 Advanced and Persistent ThreatsOne of the biggest risks that companies face is advanced persistent threats. Discuss the most effective way to implement policies that mitigate the chance of an insider either taking part in or facilitating an advanced persistent threat. What policies can help manage the\u00a0insider threat\u00a0for an organization\u2019s\u00a0supply-chain\u00a0companies, or the organization\u2019s\u00a0off-shore contractors? 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