Protection Type

You are to develop each of the below following sub-topics. Make sure you are sufficiently specific in addressing each area.

1.Using the internet, search for “software firewalls.” Examine the various alternatives available and compare their functionality, cost, features, and type of protection. Create a ranking according to your own evaluation of the features and specifications of each software package. Support your answers with information and examples from your experiences.

2.Using the internet, search for commercial IDPS systems. What classification systems and descriptions are used, and how can they be used to compare the features and components of each IDPS?

3.Go to a popular online e-commerce site like Amazon.com. Place several items in your shopping cart, and then go to check out. When you reach the screen that asks for your credit card number, right-click on the Web browser and select “Properties.” What can you find out about the cryptosystems and protocols in use to protect this transaction? Do you think these are sufficient? Why or why not? Support your answers with information and examples from your experiences.

4.Search the Web for job descriptions of project managers. You can use any number of Web sites,, to find at least 10 IT-related job descriptions. What common elements do you find among the job descriptions? What is the most unusual characteristic among them? Support your answers with information and examples from your experiences.

The overall paper should be 2-3 pages long with intext citations and a minimum of one reference for each sub-topic.