In this scenario, hackers launch cyber attacks that affect several parts of the nations financial infrastructure over the course of several weeks. Specifically, sensitive credit card processing facilities are hacked and numbers are released to the Internet, causing 120 million cards to be cancelled; automated teller machines (ATMs) fail nearly simultaneously across the nation; major companies report payroll checks are not being received by workers; and several large pension and mutual fund companies have computer malfunctions so severe that they are unable to operate for more than a week. Identify the countermeasures that need to be implemented to prevent these cyber attacks from occurring in the future.
Start a discussion thread and discuss what type(s) of countermeasures need to be implemented to prevent the cyber attack described above from occurring in the future. Be specific in recommending countermeasures for this scenario.

You must do the following:
1) Create a new thread. As indicated above, discuss what type(s) of countermeasures need to be implemented to prevent the cyber attack described above from occurring in the future. Be specific in recommending countermeasures for this scenario. Be specific in recommending countermeasures for this scenario. Provide a comprehensive response to include 3 to 4 full paragraphs of sufficient detail about what you learned and HOW you can apply what you learned. Use external research to support your narrative (outside of the textbook). Cite your research using in-text citations and provide a reference section at the end of your work. Use the APA format for your response.