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:

Abscisic Acid

A plant hormone that regulates growth and development, as well as stress responses such as closing stomata during drought conditions.

Auxin

A class of plant hormones that regulate aspects of growth and development, such as cell elongation.

Long-Day Plant

Plant that flowers when day length is longer than a critical length; e.g., wheat, barley, clover, and spinach.

Phytochrome

A plant pigment involved in regulating various processes like germination and flowering in response to light conditions.