Computer Science

Answer the following questions in a Microsoft® Word document and save the file on your computer with your last name in the file. (Example: module_05_projects_Jones.doc) The computer lab of a local college needs a one-page document that it will distribute to its incoming students to increase their security awareness. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, prepare a document, which should include a 10-item bullet list of the things that students must remember to reduce the risks of using information technology. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper about three high-profile companies that faced security breaches in the last two years. Identify two vulnerabilities that enabled hackers to break into these companies’ systems. Denial of service (DoS) is among the security threats that have been on the rise in recent years. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that outlines four recommendations for dealing with this security threat. Cite three U.S. companies that have been among the victims of this security threat. What is the relationship between DDoS and IoT devices? Discuss. After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that lists three antivirus software applications; include one advantage and one disadvantage of each. Which one do you recommend for the student lab mentioned in Project 1? What are the bases for your recommendation? Is antivirus software alone sufficient to protect the security of a network? Why and why not? After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a one-page paper that identifies three companies (in addition to those mentioned in this book) that are using biometric security measures for authentication. Why has each company chosen this alternative over other security measures? What are two advantages and two disadvantages of biometrics as a security measure? After reading the information presented in this module and other sources, write a two-page paper that offers five recommendations for improving the security of online transactions. List two companies that provide preventive measures for e-commerce sites. What are included in their offerings? What are the costs? When you purchase from online businesses, how do you know that a Web site is secure? For more information on Denial of Service read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial_of_Service

Assignment: Provide  a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of cryptography course have been applied or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study. Requirements: · Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection. ·  Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited. · Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course. ·  Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment. ·  You should not provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace. For more information on Cryptography Reflection read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Cryptography+Reflection&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1

Review the section on the definitions of maturity stages and dimension variables in the CEO Technology Best Practices Arc.  Define each of the maturity stages and performance dimensions.  What are the key concepts from each section?  For more information on CEO Technology read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=CEO+Technology&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1

Workstation Protection Reading – Chapter 20 and 21 of the following text: Wallace, M., & Webber, L. (2018). The disaster recovery handbook: a step-by-step plan to ensure business continuity and protect vital operations, facilities, and assets. New York, NY: AMACOM. ISBN-13: 978-0814438763 For more information on Workstation Protection read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workstation

I would like to know what types of tools are used for big data and data analytics. Provide examples and specific what each tool is used for and its benefits. The writing should be at 400 words with references.  For more information on Data Analytics Tools read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analytics

Identify two GCU Library scholarly databases that will help you find the best research articles to support your capstone project change proposal. Discuss why these two databases are better than Google Scholar or a general Internet search. (Grand Canyon University)( use any scholarly databases) For more information on Databases read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database

Portfolio Assignment: Network Security Plan Submit the required three sections (Network Survey/Network Design/Network Security Plan) in one word doc.  Downloading RSA NetWitness® Investigator Freeware Downloading RSA NetWitness® Investigator Freeware Dear Students, Use this link to download https://www.rsa.com/en-us/contact-us/netwitness-investigator-freeware  For more information on Network Security Plan read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Network+Security+Plan&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1

1, What does the Supreme Court of Canada say about the role that an organization’s computer use policy and practices may play in the assessment of whether there is a reasonable expectation of privacy in a work laptop computer where employees are permitted to use the laptop computer for personal matters? What do you recommend to an organization should be done to address this situation?  2,  You are the IT systems security manager of the organization. Your organization in based in Edmonton but does share some employee data with a benefits service provider in Toronto. A breach has occurred affecting both customers and employee information held by your organization. Discuss and contrast your organization’s obligations to report a breach under Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and under the Personal Information Protection Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Discuss the circumstances when the company is subject to report a breach under each of these laws and the variables that should be considered in making the assessment.  REGULAR FORMAT WITH CITATIONS  NO PLAGIARISM  EACH QUESTION 5 PAGES  INCLUDE REFERENCES IN APA FORMAT  For more information on Computer Use Policy read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acceptable_use_policy

The article on IRB this week discusses broad consent under the revised Common Rule. When you are doing any sort of research you are going to need to have your research plan approved by the University’s institutional review board or IRB. If you have never heard of this term before, please take a look online and find a brief summary of what it is about, before you read the article.   Please answer the following questions in your main post: What are the main issues that the article addresses? What is the Common Rule? How is this issue related to information systems and digital privacy? At least one scholarly source should be used in the initial discussion thread. Be sure to use information from your readings and other sources from the UC Library. Use proper citations and references in your post. For more information on Common Rule read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Rule

 What is useful for, how would you apply it in your class or school work, or future/ current job about User-Defined Functions, User-Defined Simple Data Types, Namespaces, and String Type, Arrays and Strings? you should have at least a paragraph ( 200 Words ) For more information on Computer Programing read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_programming