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An investigation into a cyber-attack on a highly-competitive supply chain (A2Z) company found that the hackers had not set out their attack to steal data, or create a ransom, rather it corrupted the data. This made the data inaccessible for the organisation and therefore trading had to cease, meaning that competitors were able to use seize the opportunity and gain market share. The investigation report suggested that if A2Z was severely lacking sufficient polices, procedures and protection. Despite believing that the hacker was infact one of their competitors, A2Z issued an advise and warning announcement telling them to use software solutions that disguises their company data using a code, where the data is converted from a readable format to one where only the key (a correct set of instructions) can make the data readable again. Additionally, they also suggested implementing security measures to automatically scan files to prevent, detect and search for, and remove viruses. Which TWO cyber-security suggestions did A2Z make?

It is important for all Procurement and Supply Chain professionals to use Big Data in order to create efficiencies. Is this statement TRUE? 

Henry is the Head of IT at Purple Rain Ltd and is presenting a case to the Senior Leadership Team to ask for more investment in the company's IT strategy. Henry believes the company has an issue with data resilience and is asking for more money to be invested in this. He has completed a Business Impact Assessment (BIA) to better understand what data the company holds. Jon is the Head of Procurement and has listened intently to Henry's presentation. He has decided to go back to his department and complete a thorough risk assessment, as he is aware his team holds a lot of data on suppliers and contracts. The CEO of Purple Rain, Roger Nelson, has asked Henry about next steps in order to protect the company from further risks associated with the IT strategy. Data is currently stored on servers located at Purple Rain's Headquarters. The server room is locked at all times of the day and is only accessible to staff members who have a key. The building itself is extremely secure with CCTV systems located both inside the server room and outside it. However, the server room is prone to overheating. What is the biggest risk to the data? 

In relation to cyber security, what would be the benefit of a public sector organisation joining a Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO)?  

A private data and supply chain company (PDC) that handles Government contracts was subject to a cyber-attack. The lack of actual data security in PDC was been exposed, with lots of private information being leaked onto the world wide web before PDC has the chance to pay the ransom fee. As a result, PDC lost its’ Government contracts and has experienced intense reputational damage. Further to this, PDC were blocked out of its’ own system meaning that neither they, nor the Government could access their full data. Which TWO ways has data security been breached according to the CIA triangle?