The Target Data Breach ( case study )

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Analyses should be approached using the recommended method of assessing a crisis leadership situation in the workplace:

  • Briefly describe the situation (who, what, when, where, why, and current case disposition)
  • Use concepts discussed in the class and covered in the textbook to identify the business and/or professional impact of the situation.
  • Develop the analysis (at least four key takeaways) including pivotal decision points, failures, and lessons learned.

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The Target Data Breach
Thesis Statement: Being at a space where many customers are accessing services and credit cards
are involved, data security is paramount. In the case of the Target Company, less attention is paid
to this, which ultimately leads to a lot of losses for the company.
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Introduction
Description of the situation

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The business impact of the situation

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Analysis

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Conclusion.


Running head: THE TARGET DATA BREACH

The Target Data Breach
Institutional Affiliation
Date

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THE TARGET DATA BREACH
Introduction
A data breach takes place at Target, which sees over 40 million people lose their cards,
and have their information exposed. The incident is conducted by a criminal group that was
using a particular malware, to get hold of the data of the customers, hence exposing their bank
details. It, therefore, led to a lot of caution being taken on the part of the financial institutions,
who believe that more measures could have been taken, to prevent such an incident from
happening.
Description of the situation
The attack started by a google search, which revealed a lot of information on the side of

the attackers, and how they interacted with the customers and vendors using the system. Some of
the companies that use the system were also revealed. Details on how the use of Microsoft
vi...


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