Risk Analysis

You have received word of the Spectre threat, a vulnerability that affects the processor on Intel-based chips. The exploit causes the "blue screen of death" on Windows-based PCs.

Your assignment is to research the threat and write a 1 page executive briefing (use a memo format), using the following steps:

Research and review information regarding a security threat and/or breach

Analyze the threat

Prepare an executive briefing(a one-page paper in Word, PDF, etc.)

Summarize the key points of the issue

Describe how/if it might impact your organization

Recommend short term mitigation steps

Recommend long term mitigation action