In other words, in week 4 you are going tell the reader (the instructor) why you think your topic for your final project is worth doing. You are going to justify this as a proposal. Here is the purpose of writing a concept paper:
Purpose of a concept paper
The topic for your week 4 concept paper will be the same as your final project; they are linked together. The week 4 concept paper justifies the writing of your final project.
Requirements
Submit a 3 page concept paper IAW APA format on an approved topic (see pre-approved topics in the syllabus). Paper organization will include (use as headings):
Coversheet
Introduction.
Problem Statement.
Relevance and Significance.
References (at least five).
Pre-approved research topics:
Authentication/Digital signatures
Data collections tools (hardware & software)
E-business/e-commerce security
End user security issues.
Government vs. commercial organization security issues.
HIPAA
Identity Theft
ID&IH Management and Legal Issues
Instant Messaging security.
Intrusion detection.
Sarbannes Oxley
Security Threats & Vulnerabilities
Wireless technology security