Based on your completed security overview presentation that was ‘approved for action,’ the team would like more information about the type of threats and challenges that should be addressed.

CMGT/433: Cyber Security

Wk 2 – Prioritizing Threats Executive Summary

Assignment Content

1. Based on your completed security overview presentation that was ‘approved for action,’ the team would like more information about the type of threats and challenges that should be addressed. They want to know which threats should be prioritized and the impact they have on the organization. They would like you to:

   • Identify common categories of cybersecurity threats
   • Prioritize categories
   • Recommend a cybersecurity category to address with the organization
   • Identify challenges that mobile and cloud computing needs could bring to the organization
   • Explain the importance of testing for the detection and intrusion of risks

   Write a 2- to 3-page executive summary to share with the executive staff about your recommendations, challenges, and explanations. Include the following in your summary:

   • A chart detailing 8 challenges and their impact
   • Your top 5 prioritized categories with a rationale for the prioritization
   • At least two references supporting your top 5 recommendations