Potential threats to ICT systems

Potential threats to ICT systems

1. Deliberate misuse/Damage

   • Fire (can also be accidental)
   • Terrorism
   • Hacking
   • Viruses
   • Sabotage

2. Accidental Abuse

   • Deletion of files
   • Changing settings

3. Natural Disasters

   • Hurricanes/gales
   • Floods
   • Volcanoes
   • Earthquakes

4. Theft

   • Hardware Theft
   • Software/Data Theft

5. Faulty hardware/software

   • Equipment malfunction
   • Loss of communication systems
   • Bugs in programs