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Internal threats and breaches ((Unintentional disclosure, of data, •…
Internal threats and breaches
Understand the internal threats within an organisation
to digital systems and data security including:
• Unintentional disclosure of data
• Intentional stealing or leaking of information
• Users overriding security controls
• Use of portable storage devices
• Downloads from the internet and visiting untrustworthy websites
• Understand the impact of security breaches including:
• Data and financial loss
• Damage to public image
• Reduction in productivity and downtime
• Legal action
Unintentional disclosure
of data
• Unintentional disclosure of data can
happen when:
• Too much or confidential information is
given to an employee or customer
• Data stored on paper, hard disks or
removable media is left on trains or
in cars
• Computer security or encryption is not
used or sufficient to stop a data
breach occurring
Internal threats and breaches
Learning Aim B Cyber Security
Stealing information
Stealing information
• Stealing information can happen by:
• IT systems being compromised
• Incorrect file privileges being given to users
• Information not being destroyed before it is disposed of
• When attackers go through bins to find data it is
known as dumpster diving
• What should companies do with sensitive or
confidential documents?
