Discussion Post: Introduction to Business Information Systems
Introduce the concept of incident notification by explaining that a key element of any response plan is to define who to notify and who not to notify in the event of a computer security incident. Review the questions that should be addressed when developing an incident notification process.
• Within the company, who needs to be notified, and what information does each person need to have?
• Under what conditions should the company contact major customers and suppliers?
• How does the company inform them of disruption in business without unnecessarily alarming them?
• When should local authorities or the FBI be contacted?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.