Enhancing Data Security in Large Organizations. A Facebook Case Study

Seminar paper from the year 2023 in the subject Law - IT law, grade: A, Munich University of Policy (cyberjaya), course: MBA, language: English, abstract: This text delves deeply into the realm of cybersecurity, particularly focusing on the handling of sensitive data by large organizations, using Facebook as a case study. The goal is to foster an awareness of the significance of data protection and cybersecurity in today's digitalized world and how companies can enhance their data security strategies. In the first chapter, a comprehensive introduction to the data and cybersecurity sphere is presented, discussing various data types and the importance of data protection and pertinent laws. It underscores the increasing sensitivity of data, especially Personal Identifiable Information (PII), and the escalating necessity for cybersecurity measures. The second chapter zeroes in on the organization Facebook, starting with an overview of the company's background, followed by an analysis of data breaches that the company experienced in the past. It also explores the impacts these data breaches had on Facebook and the measures the company undertook in response to them. The document concludes with recommendations on how organizations can optimize their cybersecurity strategies, followed by a conclusion that encapsulates the key findings.