The Grocer Unplugged
Grocery giant Ahold Delhaize took some of its systems offline after a cyberattack, disrupting deliveries and online orders while its stores stayed open.
Key terms
AP Cybersecurity alignment
- 2.1.D.2An asset is anything valuable. Assets include financial resources, intellectual property, data, digital infrastructure, physical property, and reputation.Learning objective: Describe the risk assessment process.
- 2.1.D.5The severity of an attack is often measured by financial cost, which can also include reputational and operational impacts.Learning objective: Describe the risk assessment process.
- 2.1.E.2Risk avoidance stops the activity that is generating the risk. If the activity is a critical part of an organization’s mission or purpose, then avoidance is not possible.Learning objective: Identify strategies for managing risk.
AP Networking alignment
- 4.1.A.5When availability is compromised, systems have unexpected periods of time when they are out of service. A breach of availability can be identified by: • an inability to access systems, networks, or resources • slow or dropped…Learning objective: Identify evidence of compromised confidentiality, integrity, or availability.
- 4.1.B.1Network connectivity supports essential tasks such as communication, data access, and service delivery. When connectivity is unreliable, users or employees may lose access to essential systems, which can lead to delays,…Learning objective: Explain how unreliable connectivity impacts organizations.
- 4.1.B.3In some sectors, such as the food supply chain, healthcare, and the military, connectivity disruptions can cause serious functional or public safety consequences.Learning objective: Explain how unreliable connectivity impacts organizations.