Q. 1: Nature of the information security breach at ChoicePoint and how this adversely affected the organization
Management information system
ChoicePoint is a leading corporation that deals with the risk-management and fraud prevention data. The information security breach was that of the unauthorized people who pretended to be legitimate customers and hacked the system. They got access to personal data and that of more than 145000 other people. They use vague identities and managed to pass the customer authentication and verification without being noticed.
Q. 2: Actions taken by both ChoicePoint and the "authorities" to address the crisis
ChoicePoint became aware of the problem in November 2004. Some accounts in Los Angeles were processing not as expected. It decided contact Los Angeles Police Department and were advised not to expose the ...
