A. Provide a summary of the current security weaknesses outlined in the attached Independent Security Report.
B. Create mitigation plans to remediate the security gaps identified in the Independent Security Report, ensuring alignment with PCI DSS and GDPR standards.
C. Specify three essential security roles that must be hired to satisfy compliance, risk management, and governance needs, and define the responsibilities of each position using the NICE Framework referenced in the Independent Security Report.
D. Identify at least three physical security threats or vulnerabilities and at least three logical threats or vulnerabilities, and explain how each one affects the organization’s overall security posture based on the Company Overview and the Independent Security Report.
E. Build a cybersecurity awareness training program that adheres to NIST guidelines and includes:
Annual mandatory training
Role-specific or specialized training
Ongoing awareness efforts
F. Summarize the required standards for protecting organizational assets, including policies for acceptable use, mobile devices, password management, and safeguarding PII, referencing regulatory or contractual requirements as evidence.
G. Create an incident response plan consistent with the Independent Security Report and structured around the four NIST-defined incident handling phases.
H. Develop a business continuity plan (BCP) that addresses natural disaster risks cited in the Independent Security Report, incorporating:
Project scoping and planning
Business impact analysis
Continuity strategy development
Plan approval and implementation
I. Cite all referenced, paraphrased, or summarized information using appropriate in-text citations and a reference list.