You will work alone on this this project, the purpose of this projects is to make students aware of the various technologies, and how these technologies are enabler for organizations in improving operational efficiencies and strategic competitiveness.
No Things to Do/Task Points
1 Use Word 2016/2019 to generate a report with the following specifications:
• The report body should be a maximum of four double-spaced pages (not including the cover page, table of contents, bibliography page, and appendices).
• You will also include a PowerPoint of no more than 6-8 slides
• Cover page will have the Project topic, course number, course description, professor’s name, and University’s name. 5
2 List of the references used should be provided on the last page 10
3 At least three – four pages of project contents, double space, use 12 point Arial font, must include conclusion.
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4 Provide a list of Tasks (Gantt chart), list all activities with begin and end dates, using MS project. 10
5 Include not more than 6-7 PowerPoint slides related to your project. 10
6 You must include an Audio/video file at least 2 minutes long discussing main features of project components. You can embed this audio/video in your PowerPoints. 20
6 You should be able to answer questions raised during presentation.
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7 Note: use tables/charts for comparison and clarity in a section titled Appendix
Assignment Specifications:
Project Title: Cyber Security, Information security and Risk Mitigation
Scope of this Project
Key components will include:
• Cyber Security: provide an overview of the key concepts and practices in cybersecurity and identify how to achieve cyber safety.
• Discuss: the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework
• Measuring and Mitigating Cyber Risk Exposure: discuss cyber risk management/mitigation policies and practices
• Exploring Ethics in Cybersecurity: discuss tradeoffs between security and privacy
• How Cyber Security relates to Information security and enterprise security
Some of the Sources to be used:
• Nist.gov
• TechRepublic.com
• Gartner.com
• internet
• Splunk.com
• Use Textbook
Sample Report Format
Report Title (cover Page)
Your first name and last name
Other names
Course name and CRN
Due date MM/DD/YY
Table of Contents (start on a new page)
Introduction ……………………….………….…………. Page 1
Report Body Subtopic 1 …………………………………………… Page 1
Report Body Subtopic 2 ……………………………………………… Page 2
Conclusion ………………………………………….…. Page 2
Bibliography ……………………………………………. Page 3
Appendices ……………………………………….…… Page 4
(Report Body – start on a new page)
Report Title
Introduction
In this section provide a paragraph that contains an overview of the report topic. Include citation for all sources (Word, References, and Insert Citation – Use APA format). Include your name and Page number in the page footer (Word, Insert Footer, Edit Footer, and type your last name; Choose Different First Page).
Report Body
In this section explain the research topic in detail. Start with background and/or literature review of the topic. Divide the topic into major subtopics or tasks. Explain each subtopic or task fully, and give examples to support the explanation. Include citation for all sources (Word, References, and Insert Citation).
Conclusion
In this section provide a summary of the report. Include citation for all sources (Word, References, and Insert Citation).
Bibliography (start on a new page)
Use APA format to cite all sources (Word, References, Style: APA, Bibliography). Also, see https://www.uhd.edu/library/help/Pages/citingwriting.aspx, or “Ask a Librarian”http://www.uhd.edu/library/ask.html.
Appendices (start on a new page)
Appendix 1 – You may include screen shots of supporting materials (diagrams, charts, etc.). Include citation for all sources (Word, References, and Insert Citation).
