Risk Mitigation

Imagine that you are a new manager responsible for the IT team in a startup company that provides hosting services for online storefronts. Shortly before you were hired, the IT systems were compromised, resulting in the services going offline for almost 24 hours before services were restored. As a result, the business suffered financial losses that it could ill afford as a start-up company. The CEO of the company has directed you to put together a plan to mitigate future risks. The first step is to assemble a team of subject matter experts to help you create the plan. The CEO wants to review a list of the recommended team members before you proceed with the plan. You need to create a list of recommended team members in a form for submission to the CEO. In creating the recommendation, evaluate each role selected, documenting the value that the team member will bring to the process. Also, document any potential issues where team members might have conflicting priorities and you would resolve any conflicts.    

Sample Solution

       

IT Security Risk Mitigation Team Recommendation

To: CEO

From: [Your Name], IT Manager

Subject: Team Composition for Security Risk Mitigation Plan

Introduction

Following your directive, I have identified a team of subject matter experts to collaborate on developing a comprehensive security risk mitigation plan. This team will leverage its combined expertise to identify vulnerabilities, propose solutions, and establish preventative measures to safeguard our IT infrastructure.

Full Answer Section

       

Team Composition

  • Security Engineer:
    • Value: Possesses in-depth knowledge of security protocols, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability assessment tools. They will lead the analysis of the recent breach, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend appropriate security solutions.
    • Potential Conflict: Security measures might impact system performance.
    • Resolution: The Security Engineer will collaborate with the System Administrator to find a balance between security and performance.
  • System Administrator:
    • Value: Provides deep understanding of our existing IT infrastructure, including network configurations and server operations. They will assist in identifying potential entry points for attacks and assess the feasibility of implementing security solutions.
    • Potential Conflict: Balancing security implementations with maintaining system uptime and functionality.
    • Resolution: As mentioned above, open communication and collaboration will ensure both security and performance considerations are addressed.
  • Network Operations Engineer:
    • Value: Expert in network traffic analysis, firewall management, and network segmentation. They will review network logs during the breach, recommend network security improvements, and assist in implementing network segmentation strategies.
    • Potential Conflict: None anticipated.
  • Incident Response Specialist:
    • Value: Brings experience in incident response procedures, data recovery, and forensics. They will develop a comprehensive incident response plan, including containment, eradication, and recovery protocols.
    • Potential Conflict: None anticipated.
  • Development Lead (if applicable):
    • Value: If the breach involved application vulnerabilities, the Development Lead can identify weaknesses in code and recommend secure coding practices. They will collaborate with the Security Engineer on potential application-level security solutions.
    • Potential Conflict: Security fixes might require code changes that could impact existing functionalities.
    • Resolution: The Development Lead will prioritize critical vulnerabilities and work with the Security Engineer to find solutions with minimal impact on functionality.

Conclusion

This diverse team combines expertise from various IT specializations, ensuring a comprehensive approach to security risk mitigation. Through open communication and collaboration, we will prioritize both security and functionality while minimizing potential conflicts. This team is well-positioned to develop a robust plan that safeguards our IT infrastructure and prevents future disruptions.

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