Examine the consequences of unsecured data.

Examination should include the consequences of unsecured data to

• individuals
• identity theft
• compromised financial information (e.g., credit problems)
• fraud
• compromised reputation
• organizations
• loss of reputation, financial assets, productivity
• cost of mitigation
• legal implications.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are the consequences of unsecured data?
• How can unauthorized access to online data affect a person’s life?

Communication

• Why is the communication of compromised financial information important to consumers?
• How can effective communication minimize the likelihood of a person having unsecured data?

Leadership

• What role do leaders have in securing online data?

Management

• What consequences may result from unauthorized access to unsecured data?
• How can the consequences of unauthorized access to unsecured data be reversed?
• What liability should an organization have for unsecured data?