1) 1a. Setting aside the political issues between North Korea and the United States, is there a reasonable way to respond to an anonymous threat found on the Internet somewhere? What elements would you require before canceling the film if you were CEO of Sony? If you were CEO of a chain of theaters?
1b. What cybersecurity controls would you recommend Sony use to provide better security for unreleased digital films and e-mails? Be sure to include technology as well as organizational controls.
1c. If you were a hacker, what approach would you have used to break into Sony’s system? What do you think the most important SETA elements would be to prevent future cyberattacks against Sony or other media firms?
(2) What is an evil twin WiFi connection? What should you do to increase your security in a coffee shop the next time you want to connect?
(3) Did you change your shopping habits after hearing of the widespread breaches at Target, Home Depot, and dozens of other stores? Why or why not? Would you continue banking with an institution that had a major breach? Why or why not?