Activity - Researching Cyber Attacks Computer Technologies 8 Cyberattacks top the list of threats facing countries around the world. When people think of threats to national or world security, most people think of physical attacks or weapons of mass destruction. The fact is cyber threats top the list in over twenty countries around the world. The ranking of cyberattacks in the number one spot reveals a few things about how society has changed. Computers and computer networks affect the way we learn, shop, communicate, travel, and live. Computer systems control almost every aspect of our lives. The disruption of computer systems and computer networks can have a devastating impact on modern life. Electrical power generation and distribution systems, water treatment and supply systems, transportation, and financial systems are all targets of cyberattacks. Each of these systems has been a victim of cyberattacks Watch the videos in your modules and the ones linked below in order to answer the questions. Step 1: Research Threats. In step 1. you will research threats. a. List five ways a cyber-criminal can use computers to break the law. Can any of the crimes you listed affect you personally? Have you or your family members been affected by these crimes? b. What types of attacks are most likely to affect you personally? Step 2: Explore Recent Attacks. a. The impact and scope of recent cyberattacks have many business and government officials concerned. Click here to review the top 10 most devastating cyber hacks of 2015. How many people did the US Office of Personnel Management data breach affect? b. Describe the Equifax data breach of 2017. How many people were impacted? What types of information was stolen? Step 3: Explore the CIA Triad. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability are the three fundamental cybersecurity principles These three principles make up the CIA triad. The elements of the triad are the three most crucial components of security. All cybersecurity professionals should be familiar with these core principles a. Click here to view the video. What is data confidentiality? Why is data confidentiality so important to people and organizations? b. What is data integrity Name three ways data integrity or trustworthiness is affected. c. What is system availability? What can happen if a critical computer system is no longer available? Step 4: Explore Cyberattacks. Click here to watch a video. What were the cybercriminals trying to do? Which category of attacker does the woman in this video fit
