Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges List.docx CMGT/433 Cybersecurity Threats and Chal

Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges List.docx    CMGT/433  Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges List  University of Phoenix  CMGT/433  Cybersecurity Threats and Challenges List  Threat/Challenge Possible Impact  1.   Denial of Service Attack Can shut down services for those trying to utilize the network.  2.   Ransomware attack Can hold files or system access hostage until "ransom" is paid  3.   Social Engineering Used to impersonate tech support or gain user credentials  4.   Man in the Middle Attack Hijack a connection between two users to listen in on communications  5.   Unsafe internet usage Opening personal email/visiting unsafe sites can open the company network to possible infections.  6.   Password threats “ Threat to poor password policies, standards, lack of strong authentication, and weak password. Could allow unauthorized users to enter the organizations network/systems.  7.   Recognizing the threats to an organization “ The organization is unaware of current and future threats to the company. Poor research to identify cybersecurity threat challenges will leave an organization open to many cyberattacks.  8.   Underfunded Information Technology department “ Underfunded IT teams are a challenge to organizations that could leave a company more vulnerable to handle incidents and become overwhelming overall.  9.   Security Patch Management “ Poor security patch management will leave an organizations systems vulnerable to known security weaknesses of old patches.   10. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) “ Without proper