Business Operations

Question 1

Microsoft Windows computers can be very useful by themselves, but they are far more effective when they are able to communicate with one another. In an essay, address the following:

• Discuss the techniques that many organizations use to ensure that their Windows networks are secure.
• Additionally, examine how to connect computers together without risking your organization’s information to loss, alteration, or disclosure.
• Provide an example of how each principle of the CIA triad (confidentiality, integrity, authenticity) can be used to secure the network

Provide information from your readings to support your statements.

Deliverables:

Your well-written essay should be 4-5 pages in length, incorporating at least two academic sources. Cite all sources using APA style guidelines citing references as appropriate.

Question 2

Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

• Why is the private sector so important to the security of critical infrastructure?
  • Consider the characterization of the private sector, including nonpublic-sector entities that are not economic at their core (e.g., private and nonprofit).
• How does the U.S. government work to organize the private sector’s participation in critical infrastructure protection?
  • Address the following in your response:
    • Private sector’s values and goals
    • How the private sector affects homeland security through its business operations
    • List and describe what factors the private-sector leadership would likely consider significant for its internal security
• How does the federal government integrate the private sector in response to critical incidents?