Cloud Computing Services, Inc

question 25

Essay

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 Cloud take to ensure that going forward only authorized users access the data on its computers? Whose efforts-those of the federal government or Cloud-are more important in securing the company's computer infrastructure, and why?

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