This week we focus on some additional terms for IT users.  This week lets discuss what a community of practice is.   Why are they important and how can they impact the culture within an organization? Note: The first post should be made by Wednesday 11:59 p.m., EST. I am looking for active engagement in the discussion.  Please engage early and often. Your response should be 250-300 words.  Respond […]

This chapter lists five tools that can be used by security administrators, network administrators, and attackers alike. Search the Web for three to five other tools that fit this description. Using a Web browser and the names of the tools you found, find a site that claims to be dedicated to supporting hackers. Do you find any references to other hacker tools? If you do, […]

Journal Week 6 – Using the Bitcoin Blockchain You installed and set up a Bitcoin Wallet this week. Do you plan to use your wallet to buy or sell merchandise or services? If so, what do you plan to do with your Bitcoin? If not, describe why you don’t want to use Bitcoin. Will your plans change in the future?    “Bitcoin Wallets For Beginners: […]

Research current wireless technologies and the use of these in your company or industry. Please address these in a 2-3 page APA formatted paper. Include: Speeds Connections Security WAPs Cloud based connections and/or software Your written work should be a minimum of 2-3 pages, not including the title page and reference page. Support your conclusions with concepts from our course material and other research. Provide […]

The process of observing users in context is detailed in this reading. 1. Read Contextual Design (Holtzblatt) Ch3 in Reading List Week 2 Principles of contextual inquiry (Chapter 3).pdf 2. Write in your task all the major heading and sub-headings in the reading.  3. Then write down all the sidebars – the highlighted texts slotting them in under headings – in the correct order of the information flow. 4. Read what you […]

Research Paper   Telecommuters and Non-Telecommuters :Impact on Work-Life Balance A. Work-Life Balance a. Background on Work-Life Balance – discuss some Psych stuff – as a background b. Defining Work-Life Balance (CAUTION – this is not a Psych paper) c. Examples of Work-Life Balance d. Parking Lot i. Ex (Ramsey, 2020). Cloud Services with Telecommuting ii. Etc. B. Relationship of Telecommuting, Non-Telecommuting, and Work-Life Balance […]

Post: Penetration testing is a simulated cyberattack against a computer or network that checks for exploitable vulnerabilities. Pen tests can involve attempting to breach application systems, APIs, servers, inputs, and code injection attacks to reveal vulnerabilities. In a well-written, highly-detailed research paper, discuss the following: What is penetration testing Testing Stages Testing Methods Testing, web applications and firewalls You should use Google Scholar to find these types […]

All posts must be a minimum of 250 words. APA reference. 100% original work. no plagiarism. You have finally implemented your firewall and VPN solutions and are feeling much better about your network’s security posture. It is now the end of the fiscal year, and your CISO is looking to you for future budget requirements.   He asks for your thoughts on future trends in […]

Research: Quantitative vs Qualitative Background: Quantitative data can be measured and documented with numbers. Additionally, quantitative data can be represented as quantities. On the other hand, qualitative data is not measured with numbers, but it is represented by qualities. For example, I use quantitative methods to conduct my PhD research because I like working with counts and measures.Assignment: Write a research paper the contains the […]

Project topic: This week discuss a current business process in a specific industry. (related to Business Intelligence) Note the following: -The current business process itself. -The industry the business process is utilized in. After explaining the current situation, take the current learning from the course and: Explain a new technology that the business should deploy.  Be specific, don’t only note the type of technology but the […]

Part 1: CPS Security [45 points] Read the article titled “Cyber-Physical Systems: A Security Perspective” . Then answer the following questions. Define each of the following, provide an example and describe challenges and Security Countermeasures for each – 15 points each. (i) Smart Grid  (ii) Smart Home (iii) Health Care System.  Feel free to use additional references but you need to cite any additional sources.  […]

Information Systems for Business and Beyond Questions: Chapter 13- study questions 1-10, Exercise 1 (2, 4) Information Technology and Organizational Learning Assignment: Chapter 11 – Review the employment challenge in the digital era (as well as the entire chapter).  Reflect on the various challenges are present in the digital era.  Will things get better or more complicated as times goes on?  Explain.  What are some […]

End-of-Chapter Application Case  Why is beer flavor important to Coors’ profitability? What is the objective of the neural network used at Coors? Why were the results of Coors’ neural network initially poor, and what was done to improve the results? What benefits might Coors derive if this project is successful? What modifications would you make to improve the results of beer flavor prediction?  Sources: Compiled […]

Each student will use Counter-offering in Negotiation as topic and  conduct a  to find 1 recent peer reviewed article (within the past 3 years) that closely relate to the concept. Your submission must include the following information in the following format:    DEFINITION: a brief definition of the key term followed by the APA reference for the term; this does not count in the word requirement. SUMMARY: Summarize the article […]

Review Case 9:  Lululemon Athletica, Inc. in 2016: Can the Company Get Back on Track? In your textbook and review the following video lululemon athletica: Don’t Customize, Configure watch video  Answer the following: 1. How strong are the competitive forces confronting lululemon in the market for performance-based yoga and fitness apparel? Do a five-forces analysis to support your answer. 2. What does your strategic group […]

After completing the reading this week, we reflect on a few key concepts this week: Discuss Howell and Mendez’s three perspectives on followership.  Note how these behaviors influence work productivity. Please be sure to answer all the questions above in the initial post.Please ensure the initial post and two response posts are substantive.  Substantive posts will do at least TWO of the following: Ask an […]

This week we explored the concept of Tokenization.  Three important protocols discussed were Secure Multi-Party Computation (SMPC), Policy-Backed Token (PBT) and Open Asset Protocol (OAP).  Compare and contrast these three protocols and explain which industries can benefit the most from each of these protocols. Please make your initial post and two. A substantive post will do at least two  of the following: Ask an interesting, […]

The Final Portfolio Project is a comprehensive assessment of what you have learned during this course(Data Science & Big Data Analy).  There are several emerging concepts that are using  Big Data and Blockchain  Technology. Please search the internet  and highlight 5 emerging concepts that are exploring the use of Blockchain  and Big Data.Conclude your paper with a detailed conclusion section. The paper needs to be approximately 6-8 pages long, including both a […]

Develop a disaster recovery plan for an organization. There are many different templates available online for you to use as reference and guidance. Your plan should cover the following sections (these sections detail the elements in a DR plan in the sequence defined by industry compliance standards ISO 27031 and ISO 24762):  This section should summarize key action steps (such as where to assemble employees […]

PROPOSED RESEARCH TOPIC: “Emerging Trends in IoT in Development Countries: Threats, Vulnerabilities, Challenges and Benefits”      PLEASE “ELABORATE” ON THE BENEFITS Your assignment is to construct an introduction for your topic. Follow this outline to address required components: Include an introduction heading Begin by briefly describing your topic to establish the main ideas and context. Next, orient the reader to the basic concepts about your topic […]

Module 13: Discussion Forum    Identify an organization that has used a systems development  strategy in the development of a computer system. Then answer the  following questions in regards to your chosen organization and its  strategy: What was the strategy and why was it used? What business factors were considered when making the determination to use this strategy? Do you believe it was the right […]

Module 14: Discussion Forum    After conducting research, identify a real-world case of an  organization where unethical IT behavior occurred. Complete the  following in your initial discussion post: Summarize the case, including what happened, who was involved, and any damages that were incurred. As a result of the behavior, what type of IT monitoring software would you recommend to this organization? What would be the […]

For this project, select an organization that has leveraged Cloud Computing technologies in an attempt to improve profitability or to give them a competitive advantage.  Research the organization to understand the challenges that they faced and how they intended to use Cloud Computing to overcome their challenges.  The paper should include the following sections each called out with a header. • Company Overview:  The section should […]

Case Study#2 Please read and review the Chapter 14 Case Study: Then in 800 words write an APA format paper. Each item will have a proper APA heading. The paper must have at least five (5) reputable sources with proper citations from these sources. “JetBlue and WestJet: A Tale of Two IS Projects (page 556 of your text)” After your review, please answer the following […]

For this project, select an organization that has leveraged Cloud Computing technologies in an attempt to improve profitability or to give them a competitive advantage.  Research the organization to understand the challenges that they faced and how they intended to use Cloud Computing to overcome their challenges.  The paper should include the following sections each called out with a header. • Company Overview:  The section […]

At UC, it is a priority that students are provided with strong educational programs and courses that allow them to be servant-leaders in their disciplines and communities, linking research with practice and knowledge with ethical decision-making. This assignment is a written assignment where students will demonstrate how this course research has connected and put into practice within their own career.Assignment: Provide a reflection of at least […]

Risk management is one of the most important components in empowering an organization to achieve its ultimate vision. With proper risk management culture and knowledge, team members will be “speaking” the same language, and they will leverage common analytical abilities to identify and mitigate potential risks as well as exploit opportunities in a timely fashion. In order to consolidate efforts, the existence of an integrated […]

Estimating the total cost of the project is both a science and an art. There are several techniques for developing an estimate of total project cost which becomes your project budget. The authors of “Project Management in Practice” describes top-down and bottom-up budgeting. The PMBOK (PMBOK® Guide) also also describes analogous, parametric and three-point estimating. All these tools and techniques have value and must be […]

In Wk 2, you proposed how you would build your own team. Now, your newly formed team is starting to work on its first real project that needs to have strong collaboration and a quick turnaround. However, your team has encountered the following challenges: One team member does not agree with the goal and keeps questioning the processes. Two team members are having a personal […]

Validation Excel File  1. On the CustomerT tab add a list data validation for the employee last names on the EmployeeT tab: Highlight cell range A2:A21 on the CustomerT tab. Select the Data Validation option in the Data Tools section of the Data tab. On the settings tab, select option List on the Allow option’s drop down menu, click on/place your cursor in the source […]