Title: Outline the response when personal data is compromised.
Course: Cybersecurity in Family and Consumer Sciences, Advanced (19299-II) > Section: Responding to Cybersecurity Compromises and Breaches

Outline includes

- types of personal data that can be compromised (e.g., social security number [SSN], personal identification number [PIN], email, social media account information)
- actions that individuals must take
  - update passwords
  - contact relevant institutions (e.g., credit reporting agencies, financial institution)
  - contact law enforcement
  - review lessons learned from the experience of compromised personal data to minimize the likelihood of future data compromises (e.g., evaluating strength of password, scrutinizing online vendors).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What analysis techniques can be used to determine the response needed if personal data is compromised?
- How does the response to a situation involving personal data being compromised affect the outcome?

Communication

- Who is responsible for communicating an incident of compromised data to a person or organization?
- How important is timely communication in an instance of personal data being compromised?

Leadership

- What leadership skills are necessary in dealing with a situation where personal data is compromised?

Management

- What management techniques are used in securing online data?
- What can a person learn from experiencing a situation where personal data is compromised?