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1. What factors were responsible for the Target and Equifax breaches? Who should have been responsible for these breaches? How do you think the firms could have prevented the attacks and what should they do in the future to heighten security and win back customer trust?

2. What is a botnet? What sorts of exploits would use a botnet? Why would a botnet be useful to cybercriminals?

3. Research recent revelations on the extent of government data surveillance. What concerns does government surveillance raise for the computer security of individuals and corporations? Do you believe that there are adequate safeguards to prevent abuse? As a citizen and manager, what changes (if any) would you lobby for, and why?