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1. Why is data the most important asset an organization possesses? What other assets in the organization require protection?

2. What are the various types of malware? How do worms differ from viruses? Do Trojan horses carry viruses or worms?

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Here are the key points:

Why data is important:

- Data contains the intellectual capital and knowledge of an organization. It includes information about customers, business processes, operations, finances, etc. This data drives decision making and performance.

- Loss of data can significantly impact an organization's ability to operate effectively and achieve its goals. It can also damage reputation and trust.

Other assets to protect:

- Intellectual property like patents, trademarks, copyrights

- Physical assets like facilities, equipment, inventory

- Human capital like employees and their knowledge/skills

Types of malware:

- Viruses - Self-replicating programs that attach to other programs and spread when those programs are executed. They can corrupt or delete data.

- Worms - Self-replicating programs that spread over networks and consume network bandwidth. They do not require host programs to replicate.

- Trojan horses - Malware that masquerades as legitimate programs. They do not replicate like viruses/worms but once activated, can give an attacker access and control of the infected system.

Relationship between worms, viruses and Trojans:

- Worms and viruses differ in their replication techniques. Worms spread on their own while viruses need host programs.

- Trojan horses do not replicate like viruses or worms. They simply provide unauthorized access to a system. However, they are sometimes used to deliver viruses or worms upon execution.

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