Navigating a Cybersecurity Incident

Create the basic component of a threat assessment in order to prioritize assets and actions.

The project includes the basic component of a threat assessment in order to navigate the incident by:

• Correctly summarizing the threat scenario of what occurred in Hospital X and other hospitals.
• Discussing correct assets
• Focusing on impact of resources

Identify the relevant cyber security threat.

The project includes identification of threat actors, motivations, and capabilities by:

• Discussing both internal and external threat actors
• Identifying the correct threat actor motivations
• Listing out the correct tactics discussed here

Successfully conduct vulnerability scan.

The project includes a successful vulnerability scan by attaching a screenshot that illustrates:

• The scan configuration and the plug-in window
• The correct results produced
• The screenshot of results should be included in the final report.

Successfully attempted password cracking.

• Successfully cracked at least 1 weak password, and makes adequate recommendations for addressing this risk.
• The screenshot of the password cracking results was added to the final report.

Prioritize remediation plan to address vulnerabilities.

• Correctly prioritized vulnerability scan findings based on the risk level.
• Any critical findings should be illustrated as a top priority, unless justification is provided that explains otherwise.

List recommended actions for incident response.

• Complete the actions of the IR checklist based on the project information provided.
• Illustrates the realistic severity of the scenario and makes valid recommendations for navigating the incident.
• Includes thoughtful recommendations to improve the incident response process and also prevents a similar incident from happening again in the future.