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Assignment: 1) If you were asked by your employer to develop a new Information Security Policy, where would you turn to find resources to build this policy? List the two most important items you would include in this new policy and explain why you felt these were most important. 250 words

2) What do you believe to be the most compelling reason to migrate information to the cloud? What is your biggest security concern about doing so? 250 words

3) Compare and contrast two difference cloud computing services (Amazon Web Service and Microsoft Azure). Explain the differences and the similarities and select your choice of providers if you had to make the decision for your business. Write up a comparison on the services offered (2 pages maximum). Once again, it is essential that you use your own words (do not just copy and paste from the Internet).

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The Beginner's Guide to Cloud Security

4) According to recent surveys, China, India, and the Philippines are the three most popular countries for IT outsourcing. Write a short paper (2-4 paragraphs) explaining what the appeal would be for US companies to outsource IT functions to these countries. You may discuss cost, labor pool, language, or possibly government support as your reasons. There are many other reasons you may choose to highlight in your paper. Be sure to use your own words.

5) Many believe that cloud computing can reduce the total cost of computing and enhance "green computing" (environmental friendly). Why do you believe this to be correct? If you disagree, please explain why? 250 words