Classify each of the following occurrences as an incident or disaster. If an occurrence is a disaster,
Question:
Classify each of the following occurrences as an incident or disaster. If an occurrence is a disaster, determine whether or not business continuity plans would be called into play.
a. A hacker gets into the network and deletes files from a server.
b. A fire breaks out in the storeroom and sets off sprinklers on that floor. Some computers are damaged, but the fire is contained.
c. A tornado hits a local power company, and the company will be without power for three to five days.
d. Employees go on strike, and the company could be without critical workers for weeks.
e. A disgruntled employee takes a critical server home, sneaking it out after hours.
For each of the scenarios (a–e), describe the steps necessary to restore operations. Indicate whether or not law enforcement would be involved.
Step by Step Answer:
Principles of Information Security
ISBN: 978-1285448367
4th Edition
Authors: Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord