Final Exam

 

Answer the four questions noted below.  Please use at least one reference and ensure it’s in APA format (as well as the in-text citation).  Also, ensure to NOT COPY DIRECTLY from any source (student or online source), rather rephrase the author’s work and use in-text citations were necessary.

Describe the CIA triad and the defense in depth principle? Why are those concepts important when designing your network security strategy?

What are the steps for an incident response plan? How does network security play into an incident response plan? 

What are some major differences between open source and commercialclosed source software and solutions? Should you consider one over the other? 

What are firewalls? What are VPNs? What are some alternatives to a traditional firewall? What are some alternatives to traditional VPNs? How does the alternatives improve the traditional version of both?

Note: The essay should include an APA cover page and at least two reference (academic or professional literature) in APA v7 format.

5s week 1 assignment PL

****Need this assignment by today 19 PM EST****

In 350 words,

Article: https://www.wired.com/story/cambridge-analytica-facebook-privacy-awakening/

Read the above article about Cambridge Analytica in Wired Magazine. Discuss whether you think the premise of the article is correct and that people are more aware of privacy concerns.  

Research Databases available from the Danforth Library: https://libguides.nec.edu/az.php

Use at least three sources. Use the Research Databases available from the Danforth Library, not Google.   Include at least 3 quotes from your sources enclosing the copied words in quotation marks and cited in-line by reference to your reference list.  Example: “words you copied” (citation) These quotes should be one full sentence not altered or paraphrased. Cite your sources using APA format. Use the quotes in your paragraphs. Do Not Doublespace.

Copying without attribution or the use of spinbot or other word substitution software will result in a grade of 0. 

Write in essay format not in bulleted, numbered or other list format. 

Impact of IT

Throughout this course we are going to critically assess the institutional forces that shape and create the demand for information technology. When responding to discussion boards, try to incorporate, when possible, your view as a student and your view as an employer. For example, how does social media impact you on a personal level and how would it impact your employer? They are both two very different answers.

Q1) Select one of the topics listed below and find a recent article that relates to this topic and post a summary of that article and express your views as well.

Listed Topics:

  • What is disruptive technology? Cite one example of a technology that has emerged in the last decade and what impact it has had. Who/what was affected?
  • What are some concerns that a typical cell phone user should have regarding privacy and how can they mitigate those concerns?
  • In your opinion, how was Facebook able to dethrone MySpace as the most popular social media site? What did Facebook offer that MySpace did not?
  • What technological improvement/invention has had the most impact on modern day business? Why?

Not more than 350 words total. Respond to at least two other students (150 words each peer)!!

2. Two (2) paragraphs (350 Words total) discussion response to main DQ questions. In addition, respond with two (2) students/Peers to Peer (identify peers) or two classmates. The responses should 150 words each and must focus on the discussion topic above. Examine related issues, ask questions, provide hypothesis and/or situation(s). A peer response may not be to a peer already responded to more than twice.

discussion

  1. Review and describe the application development and sustaining (AD&S) methodology your company implemented.
  2. List 3-5 documentations that are critical to the success of implementing AD&S along with description of each document and who uses those documents.

Discussion Need in 5 Hours

 his is a required assignment worth 20 points (20-points/1000-points). The assignment must be submitted by the due date. No late assignments are allowed. Please discuss the following topics and provide substantive comments to at least two other posts.
Select from the following list four (4) topics and discuss. Use only 50-words max per topic to discuss and present your answer. 
The discussion questions this week are from Chapters 12-13  (Jamsa, 2013).

Chapter 12 topics:

  • Discuss key items that should be included in an SLA.
  • Define predictive analytics and discuss how an IT manager might use such analytics.
  • Discuss how an IT manager might use load testing on a site.
  • Define and discuss vendor lock-in and identify steps a company should take to mitigate this risk.
  • With respect to cloud-based solutions, list and discuss 5 to 10 operations or tasks an IT manager should oversee.

Chapter 13 topics:

  • List and describe common system requirements one should consider before moving an application to the cloud.
  • Discuss why a company should consider using a consultant to oversee a cloud migration and list specific skills you would expect the consultant to have.
  • List and discuss resource utilization characteristics one should monitor for an application prior to moving the application to the cloud.
  • List possible training requirements for a SaaS solution integration, a PaaS application migration, and an IaaS application migration.
  • List and describe budget considerations one should evaluate before moving an application to the cloud.
  • List and describe IT governance considerations one should evaluate before moving an application to the cloud.
  • Define and describe cloud bursting.

NOTE: You are required to use at least two-peer reviewed sources (besides your textbook) to answer the above questions.  The initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm ET.  You must engage on at least three separate days (by Wednesday for the first post and two additional days of peer engagement).  Do not wait until Sunday to engage with peers, this should be an active conversation with your peers.  When replying to peers be sure to engage with substantial posts that add to the conversation. 

Kronos Company

 Write a 4 page Paper that describes the Kronos company:

Kronos

i. What do they do? ABSTRACT 

ii. Where are they headquartered? INTRODUCTION

iii. What is their history? HISTORY

iv. Successful Product Development Aspects- What does the firm believe are the most important aspects of successful new product development?   

Please include 3-4 APA references as well

DQ

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