Assignment Task 1: PowerPoint Presentation
Assignment Content:
There are many types of information security policies out there. On your own, search for one institution that provides security policies from a variety of higher education institutions. Then, evaluate the specific policy by discussing your findings in a PowerPoint presentation. Your presentation must address the following points outlined below.
o Discuss the process of how your chosen organization develops, implements, and maintains various types of information. This information is discussed in Chapter 4 of your reading. (You might compare your findings with the material discussed in the textbook or the NIST Special Publication, which is provided in the Unit III Suggested Unit Resources section.)
o What are the functional components of an information security program?
o Does the program of the organization you chose include every component? If not, how does it function?
Please use some creativity in your presentation. In formatting your PowerPoint presentation, use bullets, graphs, and/or charts in your slides to identify important points, and then discuss those points in the speaker notes of each slide.
Your PowerPoint presentation must be at least 10 slides in length (not counting the title and reference slides). You are required to use a minimum of three peer-reviewed, academic sources that are no more than 5 years old (one may be your textbook). All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced, and all paraphrased material must have accompanying in-text citations. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment.
Assignment Task 2:
Assignment Content
What is the difference between illegal and unethical behavior? What do you think is one of the best methods for preventing illegal or unethical behavior? Can you think of a time when you had to make an ethical decision, which was a gray-area decision?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Assignment Task 3:
Question 1: There are several types of biometrics. However, there are only three human characteristics that are usually considered truly unique and suitable for use. Identify and explain each one briefly. Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Question 2: Compare and contrast asymmetric encryption and symmetric encryption.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length
Question 3: Briefly explain the differences between policies and laws. In your explanation, provide an example of each that illustrates the differences you are explaining.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length
Question 4: Policy may be difficult to implement. Identify and discuss the three guidelines for sound policy, as stated by Bergeron and Berube.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Question 5: In risk management strategies, why must periodic reviews be a part of the process?
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Question 6: Discuss the Bell-LaPadula Confidentiality Model, the Biba Integrity Model, and the Clark-Wilson Integrity Model. Point out the differences between each model. Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Question 7: There are four major components of contingency planning. Identify and discuss each component.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Assignment Task 4:
Assignment Content
Identify a task that you would need to perform in your current career or future career, and explain in detail how you would apply the knowledge you have learned in this course to succeed at performing the task in a real-world scenario. Your submission should be in paper format and include at least two well-constructed paragraphs indicating how you will apply the knowledge gained from this course.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.