Overview
Establishing a proactive security culture in an organization is key to limiting security risks and limiting the dangers of complacency within the organization. This proactive security mind-set is important to establish from the top of the organization down. Security awareness training is the first line of defense and acts as a foundational component to any well-rounded cybersecurity initiative. If the personnel are not actively aware, your cybersecurity defense structure can fall apart regardless of how much you invest in technology.
For this project, you will be answering questions related to a security awareness training case study. This project pulls concepts together from your case study papers and course discussions, and it serves as the foundation for why integrating legal and human factors into a security awareness training program is important. If you would like a refresher on relevant reading, refer to the “What Are You Trying to Protect?” section of Chapter 3 in your course textbook and the “Security Awareness Training” section of Chapter 13.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course competency:
- Describe the fundamental concepts of legal and human factors in regard to cybersecurity
Scenario
In a course announcement, your instructor will provide you with a scenario on which you will base your work. Use the scenario to address the critical elements.
Prompt
Specifically, you must address the critical elements listed below.
- Security Awareness Training Case Study
- Identify security gaps or opportunities in training related to human factors. Describe the impact associated with not addressing each gap or opportunity to individuals and the organization.
- Identify security gaps or opportunities in training related to legal factors. Describe the impact associated with not addressing each gap or opportunity to individuals and the organization. Note: You do not need to quote specific laws here; focus on the concepts.
- Explain why a proactive security mind-set is beneficial for all levels of the organization. Provide examples that support your explanation.
What to Submit
Your polished, finalized submission should be 1 to 2 pages in length (plus a cover page and references) and should be written in APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Include at least one reference, which should be cited according to APA style.
Scenario included in attachment. The only title should be on the cover page. All paragraphs should be 6-8 sentences long, varying lengths.