...Implementing the WWF Project & Programme Standards Step 1.4 Define: Threat Ranking July 2007 Step 1.4 Threat Ranking Contents What Is a Threat Ranking?................................................................................................... 1 Why Is Threat Ranking Important? ..................................................................................... 1 When To Use Threat Rankings ............................................................................................ 1 How To Do a Threat Ranking ............................................................................................... 1 1. Determine the criteria for ranking .................................................................................................2 2. Apply the threat ranking................................................................................................................3 3. Sum up your threats across all targets to get an overall ranking for the site ...............................4 4. Classify each threat ......................................................................................................................4 Other Methods for Threat Ranking...................................................................................... 6 References............................................................................................................................. 6 Annex 1: Other Methods for Threat Ranking ....................................................
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...SWOT Elements S = Strengths (internal to the organization) W = Weaknesses (internal to the organization) O = Opportunities (external to the organization) T = Threats (external to the organization) Strengths and Weaknesses Strengths and Weaknesses, as their names imply, are internal characteristics of an organization - things that your company does well or poorly. Think of your workplace or another organization. Can you name things that the firm does well? These are factors over which managers have complete control, so they are considered Internal Strengths. Examples of Strengths: Strong brand name or company reputation Cost advantages over rivals Product innovation capabilities Good customer service capabilities An internal strength can be considered a distinctive competence when the organization and only a few of their competitors possess that internal strength. When the strength is difficult to imitate by the organization's competitors then that distinctive competence creates a sustainable competitive advantage for the organization that possesses the distinctive competence. Therefore, distinctive competencies are of great value to an organization and one that organizations strive to possess and protect. On the other hand, weaknesses are things that you don't do well. It is tough to conduct an honest account of weaknesses from inside an organization. Realistic assessment will probably be damaging to one department or another. Examples...
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...Threats and Risks Assessment The determination of natural, man-made, and technological risks is the responsibility of security management and security personnel. Threats and risks are vital to determine to lessen the damages caused to assets within the organization. Retail organizations have many assets that are needed to be protected from threats and risks in order to maintain quality customer service. The threats and risks can either be caused from the inside threats or outside threats. The most common risks that are present in retail organizations are fires, internal and external thefts, and burglaries. Threats and vulnerabilities are managed and determined by security officials on a daily basis to ensure proper protocols are being upheld when risks present themselves. Retail Threat and Risk Assessment The determination of threats and risks that affect all organizations, not just specific organizations, must first be made by using a threat and vulnerability assessment and risk analysis. “The first step in a risk management program is a threat assessment. A threat assessment considers the full spectrum of threats for any given facility/location. The assessment should examine supporting information to evaluate the likelihood of occurrence for each threat” (National Institute of Building Sciences, 2012). The threats and vulnerabilities within the organization are discovered and then a risk analysis is used to determine which risks are most likely to be present within...
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...Identifying Potential Malicious Attacks, Threats and Vulnerabilities Networking Security Fundamentals – CIS 333 April 29, 2012 Identifying Potential Malicious Attacks, Threats and Vulnerabilities There are a myriad of potential threats and vulnerabilities that leave a system open to malicious attack, anytime you have a computer network that connects to the internet there is a potential for malicious attack so it is important that you know the vulnerabilities of a system to protect it from potential threats and malicious attacks. “A vulnerability is any weakness in a system that makes it possible for a threat to cause harm.” (Kim & Solomon, 2012, p. 96). There are several common vulnerabilities that exist within the seven domains of an IT infrastructure for example there is the lack of awareness or concern for security policy vulnerability in the User Domain as well as intentional malicious activity ( Kim & Solomon, 2012). Within the Workstation Domain there exists unauthorized user access, weakness in installed software, and malicious software introduced vulnerabilities, unauthorized network access, transmitting private data unencrypted, spreading malicious software, exposure and unauthorized access of internal resources to the public, introduction of malicious software, loss of productivity due to internet access, denial of service attacks, brute-force attacks on access and private data are all examples of vulnerabilities within the seven domains of IT infrastructure...
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...‘security measures must be commensurate with the threat’. Within this essay I seek to break down the main assignment into the two phases that are within the title, the first being; What is the main purpose of security management? a role that to some would be undervalued, inconvenient, poorly funded and a hindrance, where to others, it is an effective, well-co-ordinated and highly desirable position, which when funded correctly, will have a positive effect on an organisations financial goals in the aid of preventing the loss of their assets through ways that were not before protected, this both in the corporate business and the commercial world. A reliable and effective security function is an asset to any organisation wishing to protect their tangible and intangible assets from compromise. In the second phase I will discuss what is meant by the statement that “security measures must be commensurate with the threat” In a world where the threats are changing daily, it is imperative that security procedures, policies and counter measures are kept up to date, and in line with the current rules and regulations of the security industry, they must also work within the National law within the county that they might be operating in. With financial constrictions and fierce competition within the business world it is only natural that an organisation will have some form of threat against them, and it is important to protect their assets from these threats as this could lead to them to have financial...
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...be conducted within an organization in order to propose and recommend a solid action plan when a potential risk is identified. Many organizations and businesses must consider risk management a crucial part of their business in order to achieve the organizations set goals and to help ensure that the organization is conducting quality business to consumers. Security monitoring and measuring must be conducted with the organization’s IT department and e-commerce applications. Security Monitoring Process Conducting a security monitoring process is about preventing new attacks and responding to possible threats. Taking preventative steps can help organizations prevent small risks from turning into large and costly problems. The monitoring system should be used as part of the IT department’s regular duties and must be implemented both internally and externally. The first step of the process should be for the organization to determine what a potential risk is. Determining a list of risks must be among the considerations made by the organization, in order for the organization to operate in a true secure system. “Security monitoring helps to ensure both integrity and confidentiality for sensitive information. Security monitoring also serves as a way for IT administrators to be held personally accountable for quality and securing an organization’s financial assets” (Rudolfsky, 2010). Internal IT and Secure Monitoring Processes Internal IT consists of tasks within an organization...
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...by: André Nordal Sylte University of the Sunshine Coast Word count: 1665 Executive summary This report, authorised by Justin Debuse in Introduction to ICT, BUS108, looks at ICT architecture and security in an organisation. This report found that the major security threats within an organisation’s ICT are; Cracking into an organisation’s wireless intranet in search for vital corporate information; Former employees accessing wireless intranets and extranets without authorization; Information sent via an extranet could be intercepted in its transit; Viruses and Trojans accidentally downloaded by employees and been spread around the LAN. Solutions to these threats are; WiFi protected access (WPA) password and hide the network; ICTs should be protected with a login screen for the users; To secure an extranet, organisations should use a virtual private network (VPN); Any organisation should provide basic training in how to detect viruses and Trojans. This is a proactive way to prevent an infection in a whole organisation’s LAN. This report also found that the major legal and ethical issues within an organisation’s ICT are; Employee monitored by computer technology and in the building; Privacy on e-mail stored on an organisation’s computer; Illegal and offensive use of an organisation’s computer. Solutions to these issues are; the organisations have to inform their employees about the monitoring and the non-privacy on their...
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... There are a myriad of potential threats and vulnerabilities that leave a system open to malicious attack, anytime you have a computer network that connects to the internet there is a potential for malicious attack so it is important that you know the vulnerabilities of a system to protect it from potential threats and malicious attacks. “A vulnerability is any weakness in a system that makes it possible for a threat to cause harm.” (Kim & Solomon, 2012, p. 96). There are several common vulnerabilities that exist within the seven domains of an IT infrastructure for example there is the lack of awareness or concern for security policy vulnerability in the User Domain as well as intentional malicious activity ( Kim & Solomon, 2012). Within the Workstation Domain there exists unauthorized user access, weakness in installed software, and malicious software introduced vulnerabilities, unauthorized network access, transmitting private data unencrypted, spreading malicious software, exposure and unauthorized access of internal resources to the public, introduction of malicious software, loss of productivity due to internet access, denial of service attacks, brute-force attacks on access and private data are all examples of vulnerabilities within the seven domains of IT infrastructure which are User, Workstation, LAN, LAN-to WAN, WAN, Remote Access, and System/Application Domains (Kim & Solomon, 2012). Threats can cause great harm or damage to computer systems through...
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...Suicide rate 1. Reason it is considered a weakness. Lose Marines and become less ready to defend nation and each other. 2. Discuss how the organization can minimize this weakness. Brief’s, coronary, and websites with information and phone lines that allows individuals that are thinking of harming themselves talk to a “person.” D. Second Organizational Weakness Size 1. Reason it is considered a weakness Less then 200,000 members, smallest of the 4 armed forces, Army, Navy, Air Force. 2. Discuss how the organization can minimize this weakness. Doesn’t but it does more with what it has. If is wanted to be could allow more people in and receive more funding for equipment. III. Opportunities / Threats (50 points) A. First...
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...Network Security Plan For a general security solution plan at Richman Investments, this report will give an outline of the needed multi-layered security plan for the entire network including all branch offices. There are many risks that are involved with any network, good planning and policies put into place can mitigate security flaws. The multi-layer security solution can be a useful guideline to start and sustain these security measures within the company. The following topics for security planning will be discussed in a brief and general detail are; User Domain, Workstation Domain, LAN Domain, LAN-to-WAN Domain, Remote Access Domain, WAN Domain, and System/Application Domain. There are many different and unique threats to all domains listed; this report only covers a small portion of ways to mitigate such threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. User Domain In the first layer of the multi-layer security is the user domain. For any user within the company accessing the network on any given workstation or portable device, that user is subjected to the acceptable use policy (AUP). Users are the greatest risk to any network and proper assessment of user policies and the Global Policy configurations need to be well thought out and enforced by these policies. Under this AUP, if violated can be subjected to employee dismal or grounds for punishment actions. Users can be disgruntled employees and can cause serious issues to the network if they have access to sensitive information...
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...in order for them to assess a risk or threat from occurring. By understanding the risk assessment process it will provide a guideline on the thought process it will take in order to assess the risks within my organization. The risk assessment process provides an idealistic view of how senior leaders and executive will utilize information in determining their decisions on determining the appropriate course of action in response to a threat (NIST, 2011). The first component in a risk assessment process is to create a frame for a risk. This means that the senior leaders must come up with established guidelines as to how threats will be dealt with on every level within the organization. The second component is to assess the risk or threat. In order to do this, three sets of information must be gathered; what is the immediate threat, what the impact on the organization is, and what vulnerabilities will be affected by the threat. The third component is the process to respond to a risk. This is where senior leadership and the organization’s executives must determine the course of action in order to respond or counteract against a threat. The fourth component of the risk assessment process is to monitor the risk. This is the long term procedures that an organization must take in order to maintain the health and well being of the company’s network security (NIST, 2011). This is the four components to the risk assessment process. Within my line of work, I must be able to gather...
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...“During a period when so much is fictitious, so many companies are built on air and frauds are uncloaked, Apple has been an emblem for the daring, ingenuity, and enterprise” (Moritz, 2010). Apple has consistently looked towards the future to capitalize on its opportunities, avoid and / or overcome its threats and sustain its business operations as an industry leader. One of the truest strengths within Apple has always been its ability to integrate their products into the lives of its customers. “Apple has excelled at selling a lifestyle” (Lashinsky, 2012). This “lifestyle” has recently suffered due to numerous threats within the industry of technology. Apple has faced and continues to face intense competition on a number of its business fronts from the likes of such companies as Samsung, Google, and Microsoft, which continue to etch away at Apples market share. China, as well as numerous other emerging nations, has emerged from within our global marketplace as major contributors towards the worlds product needs, however there has been severe issues regarding piracy as well as numerous complaints and allegations made towards many of these emerging nations governments’ for highly corrupt business practices. In addition to the numerous issues which continue to threaten Apple, there has been tremendous uncertainty surrounding the organization due to the death of its founder and longtime CEO, Steve Jobs in late 2011. There are many in the industry which feel Apple will lose its direction...
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...Edgar Pavon-Hernandez American Military University Case Study Phase I Defining risk to an organization means identifying which assets are susceptible to a threat. This threat can cause damage to a company or can be costly. The most important aspect is to mitigate risk to keep tangible and intangible costs low. For example Amazon.com is an online shopping website. Because it is a website its revenue is from online orders. In the following sentences I will go over a few things which can be potential risk to the site. A risk to the company, Amazon.com, could be a hacker gaining unauthorized access to the websites server. The hacker could then begin attacking other servers within the site. If the main server as well as back up servers were to become infected and be brought offline. Another example could be a disgruntle employee who sells personal information which includes names, date of birth, credit card numbers as well as email addresses and passwords. Both of the above mentioned risks can cause the company damage in loss of revenue, which would be a tangible cost. But on the more serious side, the site would lose customers. This is the intangible costs. Because loyalty is an aspect of customers that cannot be bought or sold. Regaining lost customers due to a risk becoming a threat causes the site to have to take different measures to attempt to regain the lost customers. Another area that is susceptible to risk is the shipping department. Protecting the...
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...There are five forces involved in the model such as threats of new entrants, bargaining power of buyers, bargaining power of suppliers, rivalry within the industry, and threats of substitutes. China is a large geographic market compared to other countries and brewing industry in China is highly fragmented. There are more than 600 brewers in 1998. To apply Porter’s model of industry competition to China market, the threats to Lion Nathan will be different according to the region but this application is an average application of Lion Nathan China. Firstly, the threats of new entrants has the high rank for LN China because the case described that there is a growth potential for brew industry and it makes more attractive to international brewers to China. LN China can also have high bargaining power of buyer because there are many other beer producers in the country and customers will have more choices to buy. For bargaining power of supplier, there will be medium threat to LN. As LN is a large company in China, they will have strong supply chain for their products. Rivalry within the industry is highest threat to LN as the case described about major brewers and brands in China which covers premium, mainstream and low end beers in China. There can be many substitutes alcoholic drinks available in China market so that LN China will have medium threat of substitutes. For Australia market, there are both high and medium threats...
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...Threats and Risks Assessment Class: SEC 400 Instructor: Steven Shelton By: Kyle Robbins Date: 8/24/15 When you are in charge of security for a place such as Under Armour there are many different factors you must consider things such as Internal theft, external theft, damaged merchandise being shipped in, robbery of merchandise, robbery of tills and safe, terrorist bomb threat, hostage situation, relationships between coworkers, sexual harassment, tornado, and floods. In this paper we will talk about some of these along with what loss would come with this happening. The Under Armour factory outlet store in Commerce GA is located in the Tanager outlet shopping center. The store itself continues to grow each year with customers and stronger merchandise made from Under Armour. Currently the store makes around 3.4 million dollars a year and is projected to only grow more and more. This is one of the many different factory and brand-house stores that Under Armour has all across America. In order to keep this store profitable I have developed this threat risk assessment that is attached both with and within this paper. The threats are broke down from the most possible and damaging to the company to the least likely to affect the company. The list is as follow, * The Risk Threat rank Criticality Total * External theft 9 ...
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