Subject: Management
Topic: Cybersecurity: Research Report #1: Data Breach Incident Analysis & Report
Read / Review the readings for Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Research the types of insurance coverage that apply to data breaches. Pay attention to the security measures required by the insurance companies before they will grant coverage (“underwriting requirements”) and provisions for technical support from the insurer in the event of a breach. Here are three resources to help you get started.
https://woodruffsawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/40842_Woodruff-Sawyer-Cyber-Buying-Guide_Final.pdf
https://www.travelers.com/cyber-insurance
https://wsandco.com/cyber-liability/cyber-basics/
Read / Review at least 3 of the following documents about the Marriott International / Starwood Hotels data breach and liability lawsuits.
https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2018/12/03/510811.htm
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/news-and-events/news-and-blogs/2020/10/ico-fines-marriott-international-inc-184million-for-failing-to-keep-customers-personal-data-secure/
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54748843
http://starwoodstag.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/us-en_First-Response.pdf
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/12/marriott-data-breach
https://news.marriott.com/2019/07/marriott-international-update-on-starwood-reservation-database-security-incident/
Find and review at least one additional resource on your own that provides information about data breaches and/or best practices for preventing and responding to such incidents.
Using all of your readings, identify at least 5 best practices that you can recommend to Padgett-Beale’s leadership team as it works to improve its data breach response policy and plans.
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