Activity: Vulnerability Assessment for XYZ Financial Services

Scenario

You are a newly appointed cybersecurity analyst for XYZ Financial Services, a

rapidly growing financial institution with a diverse range of financial products

and services. XYZ Financial Services relies heavily on information technology

to manage customer accounts, process transactions, and provide online

banking services to its clients. Due to the sensitive nature of the financial

industry and the increasing frequency of cyber threats, there is a critical

need to assess vulnerabilities in the organization's information systems.

Employees of XYZ Financial Services work both on$-$site and remotely,

accessing customer data and sensitive financial information. The

organization's network infrastructure extends across multiple locations,

including branch offices and data centers. Protecting customer data,

ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining the integrity and

availability of financial services are paramount.

A vulnerability assessment is crucial to identify potential risks and security

gaps in XYZ Financial Services' information systems. As a cybersecurity

professional, you have been tasked with conducting a comprehensive

vulnerability assessment, outlining potential risks, and proposing a

remediation plan to enhance the organization's cybersecurity posture.

Step$-$By$-$Step Instructions

Part $1-$ Open a Report Template

Step $1$: Access the Template

To begin this vulnerability assessment, use the provided template $($from

Google$)$ to create a structured report. This template will serve as a

foundation for your assessment findings and recommendations.

Link to Vulnerability Assessment Report Template

Step $2$: Access Supporting Materials

Access the following supporting materials $($developed by Google to

summarize NIST SP $800-30)$ to assist you in completing this activity:

$$ Link to NIST SP $800-30$ Rev. $1$