As we begin this course, one of the first tasks is to understand the security landscape$$that is to say, identifying the threats and vulnerabilities that impact an organization$$s information systems infrastructure. The concern for security continues to heighten as criminal elements and even nation$-$states use the Internet for malicious activities. This workshop is an introduction to security issues. The discussion also focuses on an organization$$s user community, as users of systems are one of the weakest links in the security chain. Textbook: Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security and Beyond Using the discussion link below, respond to the following prompts:

A$)$Provide a list of several current security incidents. Examine the cause of such incidents. What types of vulnerabilities led to the incidents?

B$)$Select one incident and discuss the short$-$ and long$-$term impact the incident had on the organization.

C$)$Construct a short set of bullet points you believe would help mitigate such an incident. How would you implement such a set of policies? How would this help prevent employees from making security mistakes?