CMGT 441 Attack Prevention

Attack Prevention

University of Phoenix

Introduction to Information Systems Security Management

Attack Prevention

The article that will be reviewed is entitled "Help Combat Cyber Attacks with These Steps" written by Chris Mead. This article covers many topics on how a business or government agency can be damaged by a cyber-attack and what should be done to prevent this from happening. Cyber-attacks can "inflict economic damage, disrupt a company's operation and harm to its reputation" (Mead, 2011, para. 1). The different types of attacks are discussed such as; intellectual property theft, fraud, attacks upon infrastructure, and telecommunications. This article also stresses the importance of getting employees involved in the fight against these types of attacks...