Cyber threats and why they happen

• What is cyber security

  Process to protect computers from unauthorised access
• What is a cyber threat

  Potential to cause harm to an asset
• Why are systems hacked

  Fun / Challenge

  Industrial Espionage

  To steal data

  Personal attack

  To cause disruption
• Why attack a system for Fun / Challenge

  To impress others

  Sense of achievement
• Why attack a system for Industrial Espionage

  Stealing intellectual property or financial gain
• Why attack a system To steal data

  Identify theft

  Fraud
• Why attack a system for Personal attack

  Revenge against a company or person
• Why attack a system To cause disruption

  Reputation lose