Wk 1 – Apply: Threats to Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

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  1. There are many different threats to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-at-rest, data-in-transit, and processing. Some threats affect one of these security risks (like confidentiality only), and some threats affect more than one or even all these risks.

    Create a 1-to 2 -page table, in Microsoft® Word, listing a minimum of 6 threats using the column headers and details below:

    • Threat – List the threat.
    • Threat to Type of Data (data-at-rest,data-in-transit, or processing) – Identify the type.
    • Confidentiality/Integrity/Availability– Identify whether some or all are affected by labelling: C, I, and/orA.
    • Mitigation Suggestion – Describe a mitigation plan in 2-3 sentences.
    • Example:
      Threat: Password Compromise
      Threat to Type of Data: Data-At-Rest
      Confidentiality/Integrity/Availability: C & I
      Mitigation: Employ a strong password that is changed at regular intervals. Do not share your password or write it down on sticky notes on your desk.

      Include a short paragraph that highlights two access control techniques or policies that enforce security.

      Cite at least two resources within the assignment in APA format.

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