The format for your week 3 discussion is a backgrounder (“briefing paper”). Background papers are summaries of issues provided to help decision-makers/leaders/managers make decisions. Decision-makers use summaries instead of (or in addition to) reading lengthy reports because the summaries only include the pertinent facts and/or the bottom line – meaning each specific point stands alone in the […]
Discipline: Cyber security
Strategic Approaches to Information Security Implementation: Navigating the SDLC and Outsourcing DecisionsStrategic Approaches to Information Security Implementation: Navigating the SDLC and Outsourcing Decisions
Key areas this week include the bull’s-eye model for implementing information security and a discussion of whether an organization should outsource each component of security. Change management, program improvement, and additional planning for the business continuity efforts are also discussed. The systems development lifecycle (SDLC) is a methodology for the design and implementation of an information […]
Managing Personnel in Information Security: Roles, Responsibilities, and PoliciesManaging Personnel in Information Security: Roles, Responsibilities, and Policies
The next area in the implementation stage addresses people issues. It examines two aspects of personnel: security personnel and security of personnel. It examines staffing issues, professional security credentials and certifications, and the implementation of employment policies and practices. The module also discusses how security policy affects, and is affected by, consultants, temporary workers, and […]
Week 1 Assignment- Exploring Legal and Ethical Foundations of Information Security: Navigating Regulatory Constraints and Ethical ExpectationWeek 1 Assignment- Exploring Legal and Ethical Foundations of Information Security: Navigating Regulatory Constraints and Ethical Expectation
As a fundamental part of the SecSDLC investigation process, a careful examination of current legislation, regulation, and common ethical expectations of both national and international entities provides key insights into the regulatory constraints that govern business. This week examines several key laws that shape the field of information security, and it presents a detailed examination […]
Auto isolation: Enhancing CyberSecurity Resillience Through Automated Network segmentation in response to security alertsAuto isolation: Enhancing CyberSecurity Resillience Through Automated Network segmentation in response to security alerts
Research paper on this topic in IEEE format Auto isolation: Enhancing CyberSecurity Resillience Through Automated Network segmentation in response to security alerts this research paper explores the concept of auto isolation where systems or servers triggered by security alerts are automatically disconnected from the network to contain potential threats and strengthen overall cyber security posture […]
Developing a cybersecurity awareness portal for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)Developing a cybersecurity awareness portal for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
This is a Master’s project Literature Review request. This project seeks a comprehensive literature review on developing a cybersecurity educational portal for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Target: 3000 words. Review Goals: Identify the state of the art: Analyze recent, peer-reviewed research to understand current approaches and knowledge gaps. Highlight vulnerabilities: Emphasize the specific […]
Research Paper on one of the potential topics (In instructions + choice of topic is up to you from the selection))Research Paper on one of the potential topics (In instructions + choice of topic is up to you from the selection))
The project in this class is an individual project. You will choose from three options. Note: The final option, NICE challenge, is exactly what the title indicates, a challenge. You will have to conduct research on your own to complete so it may be frustrating to some, while a learning experience for others. Feel free […]
Project Part 1: Identifying Supply Chain Security Management Issues and Sources of Threat Information ScenarioProject Part 1: Identifying Supply Chain Security Management Issues and Sources of Threat Information Scenario
Project Part 1: Identifying Supply Chain Security Management Issues and Sources of Threat Information Scenario The Western Interconnection is a major power grid comprising electricity generators, or utilities, tied together to create the grid. The utilities can be thought of as the supply chain to the grid. Because the power grid is a critical infrastructure, […]
Summative Assessment: Network Defense Fundamentals Control, Protocols, and Threat reportsSummative Assessment: Network Defense Fundamentals Control, Protocols, and Threat reports
Exam Content Imagine you oversee cybersecurity operations for a major online sales company. It’s imperative that you have the most effective cybersecurity measures available at your disposal. Resolution after an attack has occurred is not a viable solution. So, your job is to make sure an attack never occurs. Recalling the fundamental goals, benefits, challenges, […]
Should the private sector be proactively involved in all phases of preparedness for attack avoidanceShould the private sector be proactively involved in all phases of preparedness for attack avoidance
Unit IV Journal Assignment Content Should the private sector be proactively involved in all phases of preparedness for attack avoidance (either physically or cyber-based) or should the private sector act solely as a resource when called upon by the public/government sector? Why or why not? Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in […]