Background

TechCo, a leading software development firm, recently experienced a significant data breach that expose sensitive user information of millions of customers. The breach was traced back to a vulnerability in the software, which had not been patched due to pressure from management to deliver new features quickly This incident raised questions about the ethical responsibilities of software developers, the legal implication of data protection, and the overall impact of corporate culture on cybersecurity practices.

Case study task

For Assignment $1,$ you need to do the following:

Answer all the question with your own analysis of the case study above.

$1.$ What were the primary factors that led to the data breach at TechCo?

$2.$ What legal implications does TechCo face as a result of the breach?

$3.$ How should TechCo address the ethical concerns raised by this incident?

$4.$ What steps can TechCo take to improve professionalism and ethics in its software development process?

$5.$ What recommendations would you give TechCo to prevent future cyberattacks?