Analyzing Cyber Crime Reports and Threat Assessments

Question 1 - 2017 Cost of Cyber Crime Study

The text for the course thus far has covered the importance of data, general concepts of protecting assets, threat assessments, crime analysis and vulnerability assessments. Each question below refers to a report which can be found in the Content repository for Exam 1. When you answer each question, be sure to consider the type of metrics used, the effectiveness of the information conveyed, and the methodology used to analyze the information. Each question will be graded based upon your ability to analyze the information provided, effectively communicate insights noted in the document, and finally draw parallels to ensure your target audience understands the applicability of the information. 

Question 1 - 2017 Cost of Cyber Crime Study

What are 5 key lessons learned from their research? What types of metrics are used and do you feel they are effective? What kinds of recommendations would you make to your CEO based upon this report?

Question 2 - International Comparison of Cyber Crime report

What are 5 key lessons learned from their research? What types of metrics are used and do you feel they are effective? What kinds of recommendations would you make to your CEO based upon this report?

Question 3 - UNODC - Comprehensive Study on Cybercrime report

What are 5 key lessons learned from their research? What types of metrics are used and do you feel they are effective? What kinds of recommendations would you make to your CEO based upon this report?

Question 4 – Contrast, compare and summarize

Looking at all three sources, it is safe to say cybercrime is a global problem of epic proportions. How would a threat assessment of a nation state actor (e.g. China) differ from an organized crime actor (e.g. Carder.su)? Be sure to include the motivations and profile differences in your analysis. Finally, provide an opinion on which you feel presents a more significant threat and why.