Introduction: You are hired as a cybersecurity consultant for a small business that operates in
the e-commerce sector. The company is growing rapidly, and the management is concerned
about the increasing cyber threats. Your task is to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity
policy to protect the company’s digital assets, customer data, and overall business operations.
Assignment Tasks:
1. Threat Landscape Analysis: Provide an analysis of the current cybersecurity threat
landscape for small businesses, specifically focusing on the e-commerce sector. Identify
potential threats such as phishing, ransomware, and DDoS attacks that may pose risks to
the business.
2. Risk Assessment: Conduct a risk assessment for the small business, considering its
unique characteristics and vulnerabilities. Highlight the potential impact of cyber threats
on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company’s data and systems.
3. Cybersecurity Policy Framework: Develop a cybersecurity policy framework tailored to
the small business. Include sections on employee responsibilities, acceptable use of
technology, incident response procedures, and guidelines for data protection. Ensure
that the policy aligns with industry best practices and legal/regulatory requirements.
4. Employee Training and Awareness: Propose a plan for cybersecurity awareness training
for employees. Outline the key topics that should be covered, the frequency of training
sessions, and the methods used to ensure employees are well-informed about
cybersecurity best practices.
5. Security Controls and Technologies: Recommend specific security controls and
technologies that the small business should implement to enhance its cybersecurity
posture. Discuss the importance of firewalls, antivirus so5ware, intrusion
detection/prevention systems, and any other relevant tools.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Compare and contrast the methods of disaster recovery and business continuity.
· Explain risk management in the context of information security.
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in disaster recovery.