Assignment Instructions
Week 3 Assignment:
In order to complete assignment #3 you will need to answer the below questions. Please complete the
questions in a Word document and then upload the assignment for grading. When assigning a name to
your document please use the following format (last name_Assignment #3). Use examples from the
readings, lecture notes and outside research to support your answers. The assignment must be a
minimum of 1-full page in length with a minimum of 2 – outside sources. Please be sure to follow APA
guidelines for citing and referencing source. Assignments are due by 11:55 pm Eastern time on
Sunday.
Read this article: Importance of Understanding Logs from an Information Security Standpoint
https://www.sans.org/white-papers/200/
1) Discuss the purpose of logging, the importance of logging from an Information Security standpoint and how logging can help organizations perform audits their IT environment (think accountability).
Grading Criteria
1. Content 50%
2. Writing Conventions (Grammar and Mechanics)10%
3. Organization of Ideas/Format 300 Words 30%
4. Source (APA Format) 10%