Week 7: Laws and Policies Related to Health Information Tech…

Week 7 Assignment Summary: Cybersecurity Discussion

Topic: Cybersecurity Breach Scenario

Assigned Breach Type: Malware (for first names starting with F-J)

This assignment requires two parts. First, you will create a fictional scenario describing a malware breach in a healthcare organization, explaining what happened, who was involved, and the potential consequences. Then, you will respond to a classmate’s post by recommending prevention strategies for their scenario. Both posts must be supported by scholarly sources and submitted on two separate days.

Part 1: Initial Post

Create a fictional scenario involving a malware breach in a healthcare setting. Your post must address all of the following:

1. Define malware Provide a clear definition of what malware is
2. Describe the organization Identify the type of healthcare organization where your fictional breach occurred (e.g., hospital, clinic, long-term care facility)
3. Identify who was involved Explain who the key players were in the breach (e.g., staff members, hackers, patients affected)
4. Describe how the breach occurred Walk through the sequence of events that led to the malware breach
5. Examine the impact and consequences Discuss how the threat could affect the organization, including potential consequences such as financial loss, compromised patient data, operational disruptions, or legal ramifications

Part 2: Peer Response

Respond to at least one classmate’s post. Your response should focus on recommending steps the organization in their scenario can take to prevent future breaches. Responses should be substantive, meaning they offer new insights, ask thoughtful questions, or apply course concepts to the peer’s scenario.

Scholarly Source Requirements:

Two scholarly resources are required in the initial post. One must come from a nursing peer-reviewed journal. These sources must be separate from assigned course readings and materials.

Participation Requirements:

Posts must occur on two separate days during the week.