Tastebud Treasures Risk Assessment Project

Overview

This project comprises a comprehensive risk assessment conducted for Tastebud Treasures, an e-commerce platform specializing in gourmet food products. The assessment aims to identify, analyze, and provide mitigation strategies for potential threats and vulnerabilities to the company's information assets and business operations. This README.md provides a high-level overview of the project, its components, and how they relate to the detailed risk assessment report.

Project Structure

The project is organized as follows:

• README.md: This file (you are currently reading it) serves as the entry point for the project, providing a summary of the risk assessment and guiding the reader through the project structure.
• docs/risk-assessment-report.md: This file contains the detailed risk assessment report, including:
  • Project initiation and scoping
  • Threat and vulnerability identification
  • Risk assessment and analysis
  • Risk mitigation strategies and recommendations
  • Documentation and presentation

Key Components and How They Tie Together

1. README.md (This File)

   • Purpose: Provides a high-level overview of the entire risk assessment project. It is designed to be the first file a reader encounters, giving them context and a roadmap.
   • Content:
     • Project overview and objectives
     • Project structure and file organization
     • Summary of the risk assessment findings
     • Guidance on how to navigate the project documentation, specifically how this README relates to the detailed report.
   • Relationship to risk-assessment-report.md: This file summarizes the key findings and recommendations detailed in [docs/risk-assessment-report.md](docs/risk-assessment-report.md). It acts as a condensed version, providing a quick understanding before diving into the specifics. It also explains the organization of the project.

2. docs/risk-assessment-report.md

   • Purpose: Contains the complete and detailed risk assessment report. It provides an in-depth analysis of identified risks, their potential impact, and recommended mitigation strategies.
   • Content:
     • Detailed description of the project scope, objectives, and assumptions.
     • Comprehensive identification of potential threats and vulnerabilities.
     • Analysis of the likelihood and impact of each risk.
     • A risk matrix summarizing the risk levels.
     • Detailed recommendations for mitigating the identified risks.
     • A high-level implementation plan for the recommended mitigation strategies.
   • Relationship to README.md: This file is the primary document where the actual risk assessment is documented. README.md serves as a summary and guide to this file, providing a high-level overview and context for the detailed information contained within.

Summary of Risk Assessment Findings

The risk assessment identified several potential threats and vulnerabilities to Tastebud Treasures' information assets and business operations. These risks range from low to critical, with the following being the most significant:

• Critical Risks: Unpatched web servers and PCI DSS non-compliance pose the greatest threats, potentially leading to data breaches, service disruptions, financial losses, and legal repercussions.
• High Risks: Phishing attacks, weak passwords, SQL injection vulnerabilities, lack of security awareness training, inadequate incident response planning, and GDPR non-compliance also present significant risks.
• Medium Risks: DDoS Attacks, Insider Threats, Natural Disasters, Unauthorized Access, Vendor Security Practices and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities.

The report recommends a range of technical and administrative controls to mitigate these risks, including:

• Implementing a robust patch management system
• Enforcing strong passwords and multi-factor authentication
• Deploying a web application firewall
• Encrypting sensitive data
• Providing regular security awareness training
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive incident response plan

How to Use This Report

1. Start with this README.md: This file provides a high-level overview of the project and its findings.
2. For detailed information, refer to the complete risk assessment report: docs/risk-assessment-report.md: This file contains a detailed analysis of each identified risk and the recommended mitigation strategies.

Target Audience

This risk assessment is intended for the following audiences:

• Tastebud Treasures stakeholders, including management, IT staff, and legal counsel
• Security professionals responsible for protecting the company's information assets
• Anyone interested in understanding the risk posture of an e-commerce business

Disclaimer

This risk assessment report is based on the information available at the time of the assessment. The risk landscape is constantly evolving, so it is essential to review and update this assessment regularly.