Research Article

A Grey Theory Based Approach to Big Data Risk Management Using FMEA

Table 6

Failure modes associated with each dimension of big data.

DimensionsAssociated activities

A1: Identification and access managementA1.1: Loss of secret keys
A1.2: Cryptanalysis of a ciphered signal
A1.3: Secret password divulged to any other user
A1.4: Intentional access to network services, for example, proxy servers
A1.5: Spoofing: impersonation of a legitimate user

A2: Device and application registrationA2.1: Facility problems
A2.2: Failure of encryption equipment
A2.3: Unauthorized use of secure equipment
A2.4: Ineffective infrastructure investment
A2.5: Failure of application server

A3: Infrastructure managementA3.1: Cabling problems
A3.2: Failure of radio platform transmission
A3.3: Failure of cipher audio (telephone) and video
A3.4: Failure of sensor networks
A3.5: Failure of potential of energy
A3.6: Unauthorized readout of data stored on a remote LAN

A4: Data governanceA4.1: Failure of interpretation and analysis of data
A4.2: Failure of audit review of implemented policies and information security
A4.3: Failure to maximize new business value
A4.4: Failure of real-time demand forecasts