Cumulus Cloud Computing Services, Inc

question 72

Essay

Cumulus Cloud Computing Services, Inc., suffers a security breach in its computer network. Before the company discovers the breach, the perpetrator obtains a large amount of confidential data, including corporate financial records, marketing plans, and other sensitive information. Has a crime been committed? If so, what are its elements? What steps might Cumulus take to ensure that going forward only authorized users access the data on its computers? Whose efforts-those of the federal government or Cumulus-are more important in securing the company's computer infrastructure, and why?

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Definitions:

Universally Applicable

Refers to principles, rules, or criteria that are relevant and can be applied in every situation, without exceptions.

Special Benefits

Privileges or advantages provided to individuals or groups under specific conditions or circumstances.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Festinger And Carlsmith

Festinger and Carlsmith refer to the researchers involved in a classic 1959 psychological experiment demonstrating cognitive dissonance, where individuals experienced discomfort resulting from holding conflicting beliefs.