Summarize the major security hacks of the previous year.
You have been hired as a consultant in the IT Department at a University. One of the University’s current goals is to minimize security threats and prevent breaches. To accomplish this, you have been asked to research last year’s “major hacks” to understand technology, information security measures, and issues in security management. • Prepare a report for the IT supervisor that includes the following: o Summarize the major security hacks of the previous year. o Select one major incident to research in further detail. Identify the company that was affected, and then describe this incident and why you selected it. o Explain how this company strengthened controls to reduce and potentially eliminate the risk of future breaches. o Recommend best practices for the IT supervisor based on this case. • Support your report with a minimum of five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included. A TOTAL OF 8 SCHOLARLY RESOURCES IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSIGMENT!! • Length: 6-7 pages, not including title and reference pages Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.