Practice Real-world Case Study (6.7) - Secure Software Development - Cyber Security Basic
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Question 1 Easy

What was the reason for the Equifax data breach?

💡 Hint: Think about software frameworks and vulnerabilities.

Question 2 Easy

How many people's data was compromised in the Equifax breach?

💡 Hint: This is a significant number; consider why it is impactful.

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Question 1

What was the main cause of the Equifax data breach?

Poor user authentication
Neglecting to apply patches
Insecure data storage

💡 Hint: Consider what was available before the breach occurred.

Question 2

True or False: The Equifax data breach did not have any significant consequences for the company.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the impact of losing consumer trust.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the overall impact of the Equifax data breach on the laws governing data protection and privacy.

💡 Hint: Consider how significant breaches often lead to policy changes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a step-by-step patch management plan that Equifax could have implemented to prevent the breach.

💡 Hint: Think about the lifecycle of software updates.

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