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Part 1- APA Format- 300 Words

Respond to the following questions:

What is a Security Risk Assessment?

What elements does it entail?

Does it include or exclude Penetration Testing?

What types of Security Risk Assessments exists? Identify at least 3.

Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 300 words

Part 2- APA Format- 2 Pages

Assignment Instructions

Instructions:

The key to this assignment is to demonstrate your understanding of the topics, not to re-word the text or reference material. Please see Appendix A for the grading rubric on all written assignments.

Please complete the scenario below following these guidelines for your deliverable.

Your assignment must be a minimum of 2 pages double spaced, plus a title page and a reference page for a total of 4 pages.

Make sure you are using at least two (2) academic references.

Scenario:

You have been hired as a consultant to perform a network security assessment for a large firm - you will be focusing on Footprinting and Scanning the organization.

1. Describe the methodology and tools you would use to conduct your assessment.

2. Give a rationale for each step in your methodology.

(Note: You are not limited to following the methodology/tools described in your textbook. If there are additional steps you would take in conducting your assessment, please list them and explain why you are taking them.)

Submission Instructions:

· This submission should be created following APA 6th edition guidelines.

· The paper is to follow the APA style guide, Sixth Edition (available via bookstores).

· You will be required to run your paper through Turnitin.com, ensure that your similarity index is sufficiently low, and submit an originality report with your paper.

Part 3- APA Format- 300 Words

For this assignment you will post your answers to the questions in each thread. You are encouraged to conduct research and use other sources to support your answers. Be sure to list your references at the end of your post. References must be in APA citation format. All posts must be a minimum of 300 words.

1. Why is it necessary to define policy elements?

2. Discuss the terms confidentiality, integrity, and availability as they relate to information systems. Why are they important?

Part 4- APA Format- 1 Full Page

Put your answer below each question, and then return this document for grading following the instructions in the syllabus. Use examples from the readings, or from your own research, to support answers.

You have been tasked with introducing a new security policy to your organization. The new policy requires all employees to wear identification badges. All visitors will be required to sign in and to wear visitor badges.

Why would an organization introduce this type of policy?

Many offices within the company are located outside of the United States where there are potential language barriers. How would you implement this policy throughout the entire company?