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• Discuss the best practices in interface design that should be followed during the creation of a satisfactory user experience in an Android phone application.

research project proposal for Biometrics security

Given the growth in telecommuting and other mobile work arrangements, how might offices physically change in the coming years? Will offices as we think of them today exist in the next ten years? Why or why not?  

– Write minimum of 300 words
– Cite 2 resources in APA 7 format

At this point, you should have completed the course. Now it is time for you to analyze the information you have gained. Please give this some serious thought before posting. Everyone knows what was presented in the course, now you should add how you have used and will use the information. The idea is to contribute to the discussion, just as you would if you were in a traditional class. Be brief, but do not skip this requirement. You will be amazed at how much information you can gather from others in the class.

In simple terms for each of the six items you must address in your post, you will:

1. Analyze the information you have gained.
2. Explain how you have used this information.
3. Describe how you will use this information in the future.
4. Include an outside reference with a URL that assisted you through this course and will continue to be of value in the future.

Submit your response addressing the following six items.

1. What are the electronic/computer needs that drive our economy today?
2. How does understanding various Microsoft Office applications enhance productivity in education, the workplace, and at home?
3. How can Word Processing software give you the ability to better position for yourself or a business, in today‘s society? Why?
4. How does having an understanding of spreadsheet software help you succeed in your personal or professional life?
5. What did you learn that will give you the ability to create an eye-catching, thought-provoking presentation?
6. How can you use a database in your daily lives?

Please see attachment and follow carefully.

Read chapter 4 and reputable resources. Using your knowledge of how an ATM is used, develop a set of requirements that could serve as a basis for understanding an ATM system.

                                                            Please list at least one reference.

Part 1: Research BIA and BCP (0/1 completed)

Note: In this part of the lab, you will review internet resources on BIA and BCP in order to form a basis for their purpose and usage. Understanding the reason behind a business continuity management policy is key to understanding the component policies and procedures. Please take the time to review the research thoroughly and think through the concepts of the policy itself.

1. 1. In your browser, navigate to http://www.ready.gov/business/implementation/continuity and read the “Business Continuity Plan” article.
2. 2. In your browser, navigate to http://www.ready.gov/business-impact-analysis and read the “Business Impact Analysis” article.
3. 3. Write a brief summary of the information you found in the articles and websites. In your summary, describe what a BCP is and list the steps for developing a BCP.  Also, describe what a BIA is, how you conduct a BIA, and how the BIA is related to the BCP.

Part 2: Create a BCP Policy (0/9 completed)

Note: Conducting a BIA entails describing any mission-critical business functions and processes. The next step is to identify all threats and vulnerabilities. Once you have both of these deliverables, you can compare the findings with the organization’s existing policies. What stands out are the areas in your policies needing improvement.

BIAs are a reoccurring analysis, sometimes done once a year. BIAs are revisited because as a business and/or the market changes, the assets and processes deemed critical change. Moreover, recovery times might grow or tighten.

1. 1. Review the following sample BIA template:

Business Function or ProcessBusiness Impact FactorIT Systems/Apps Infrastructure ImpactsRTO/RPOInternal and external voice communications with customers in real-time   Internal and external e-mail communications with customers via store and forward messaging   Domain Name System (DNS) server for internal and external Internet Protocol (IP) communications   Internet connectivity for e-mail and store-and-forward customer service   Self-service web site for customer access to information and personal account information   e-Commerce site for online customer purchases or scheduling 24x7x365   Payroll and human resources for employees   Real-time customer service via web site, e-mail, or telephone requires customer relationship management (CRM)   Network management and technical support   Marketing and events   Sales orders or customer/student registration   Remote branch office sales order entry to headquarters   Voice and e-mail communications to remote branches   Accounting and finance support: Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, etc.   

1. 1. For each business function or process described above, assign a business impact factor of Critical, Major, Minor, or None.
2. 2. For each business function or process described above, identify the IT systems and applications impacted by the business function (for example, determine what would be affected if the function or process failed).
3. 3. Review the following metrics of the BCP policy definition:
   • Recovery Time Objective (RTO): Defines how quickly IT systems, servers, applications, and access to data services and processes must be operational following an incident, including recovery of applications and data and end-user access to those applications
   • Recovery Point Objective (RPO): Defines the point in time that marks the end of the period during which data can still be recovered using backups, journals, or transaction logs

Note: To best understand the difference between RTO and RPO, ask yourself these two questions:

• If the data center blew up, how much time can pass before the business is doomed? That’s the RTO.
• If the backups are failing, how far back can your backup losses go before business is ruined? That’s the RPO.

1. 1. Review the following RTO and RPO metrics for the BIA:

CriticalRTO: 8 hoursRPO: 0 hoursMajorRTO: 24 hoursRPO: 8 hoursMinorRTO: 1 weekRPO: 3 daysNoneRTO: 1 monthRPO: 7 days

1. 1. For each Business Function or Process, use the table above to assign an RTO/RPO according to the corresponding business impact factor.

Note: An important difference between RTO and RPO is the purpose behind each one. The RTO determines the business continuity management plan and how much money the business needs to resume operations. The RPO only affects the backup operations.

1. 1. Create a business continuity plan policy for the fictional Bankwise Credit Union. In the plan, reference the RTO and RPO standards in the policy’s Standards section:

Bankwise Credit Union

Business Continuity Plan Policy

Policy Statement
Insert policy verbiage here.

Purpose/Objectives
Define the policy’s purpose and objectives. They should mirror the purpose/objectives of a business impact analysis (BIA).

Scope
Define this policy’s scope and whom it covers.

How to Gain Approval for Your Plan

The first step toward implementing your business continuity plan (BCP) lies in gaining executive management’s wholehearted support. You can’t wait to win this approval until after you’ve drawn up and presented your plan to management. You must make clear to management from the beginning the costs associated with any lasting disruptions to business and the pressing need for every business to have a BCP to protect itself.

To win executive management’s endorsement of your BCP, research the costs associated with business disruptions, the costs of implementing a business continuity plan, and the steps for continuity and recovery that are specific to your organization, and then use this data to strengthen the arguments for implementing your plan. Also, ask management what it is looking for. Understand the executives’ short- and long-term concerns and what concrete benefits they are looking for from a BCP. Find out as well how much they are willing and able to invest in such a plan. Remind them that while a BCP requires ongoing upgrades, which will also come with a price tag, to go without such a plan and its upgrades could result in even longer and far costlier business disruptions.

To win executive management support takes proper planning. Too many well-intentioned managers and consultants devote all their time to their plan’s presentation and not enough time consulting with management. Use information from your conversations with management to plan your approach, presentation materials, and time. Remember, you’ll likely get just one try at this.

Standards
Does this policy point to any hardware, software, or configuration standards? In this case, you need to reference the recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) as standards and metrics. List them here and explain the relationship of this policy to these standards.

Procedures
Explain how you intend to implement this policy across the entire organization.

Guidelines
Explain any roadblocks or implementation issues that you must address in this section and how you will overcome them per defined policy guidelines.

Challenge Exercise (0/1 completed)Note: The following challenge exercise is provided to allow independent, unguided work – similar to what you will encounter in a real situation.

The C-level executives of the Bankwise Credit Union are confused about the differences between a business continuity policy and business continuity plan and how they work together. It is your job as CISO to create a document to explain these topics.

Use the internet to find further information on the differences between policies and plans in information security in general. Use this information to create a high-level explanation for C-level executives. Provide examples of real business continuity policies and how they could be useful in your organization.

Java uses a syntax based on the C family of programming languages, which includes C++, C# (used in Windows) and Objective C (used in iOS and Mac OSX). Like many languages, Java’s syntax is characterized by defining keywords and structural elements that indicate the boundaries and interactions of sections of code.

For this discussion, pick TWO of the below listed topics and explore it using the course textbook and learning activities, and any additional resources you might find from an Internet search. Respond to the questions provided with the item you select. Note: this is a discussion board, not a research paper, so focus on your thoughts, ideas, and any relevant experience.

Topic 1: Consider the use of curly brackets, square brackets, and semi-colons in Java. What purpose might these serve? What would the code be like without them? Do you consider them necessary or a nuisance? Please explain your answer.

Topic 2: Java uses keywords to indicate certain features of a section of code. Examples include “public,” “private,” and “extends.” Discuss the use of keywords in Java. In your post provide an example and how it is used. Discuss the importance of Java keywords.

Topic 3: Discuss how Java syntax compares with another language that you have some familiarity with. Share your perspective on whether one or the other is easier or harder to use, whether the code it produces is more or less easy to understand, and what your personal preference is. Please be sure to explain your answers.

Topic 4: Some languages are better suited for certain kinds of applications than others. Consider what kinds of applications Java might be best suited for, and why. In your post, provide two examples where Java is an ideally suited programming language. Explain your answer.

1

   Download and open the file named exploring_e06_grader_Capstone2.xlsx.
Rename it LastNameFirst_Assignment5__   ValentineBudget.xlsx

2

Use   Goal Seek to achieve a $0   balance by changing the Ticket Price per Person.
 

  Hint: -Use of the correct cells in Goal Seek dialog box
  -Apply Goal Seek correctly
  -Correct solution

3

Beginning   in cell E3, complete the series of substitution values ranging from 200 to 500   at increments of 20   students vertically down column E.
 

  Hint:
  On the Home tab, in the Editing group, use the Fill tool to complete the   substitution values.
  -Series begins in E3
  -Correct incrementation
  -Values range from 200 to 500

4

Enter   cell references to the Total Income, Total Expenses, and Balance formulas (in   that order) for a one-variable data table in cells F2, G2, and H2   respectively.
 

  Hint:
  Create linking formulas to C20, C32, and C34. Cell references are preceded by   the =   sign.
  Correct cell references to
  -Total Income formula
  -Total Expenses formula
  -Balance formula

5

Apply   custom number formats to make the formula references appear as the following:   F2- Revenue,   G2 – Expenses,   H2 – Balance.
 

  Hint: Custom number formats make formula references to
  -F2- as Revenue
  -G2- as Expenses
  -F2- as Balance

6

Create   a one-variable data table for the range E2:H18 using the Number of Attendees   as the column input cell. Format the results with Accounting Number Format   with two decimal places.
 

  Hint:
  -One-variable data table created for range E2:H18
  -Number of Attendees used as column input
  -Results formatted with Accounting number format
  -Format has two decimal places
  -Correct values in Data table

7

Copy   the Number of Attendees substitution values from the one-variable data table   (in cells E3:E18), and then paste the values starting in cell E22.
 

  Hint: -Number of Attendees from one-variable data table copied correctly
  -Pasted values starts from E22

8

Type   $50   in cell F21 and complete the series of substitution values from $50 to $100 at $10   increments.
 

  Hint: -Correct value in cell F21
  -Correct incrementation
  -Values from $50 to $100

9

Enter   the cell reference to the Balance formula (C34) in the cell E21 for a   two-variable data table, then complete the table using cell B9 as the row   input cell and B4 as the column input cell. Format the results with   Accounting Number Format with two decimal places.
 

  Hint: -Cell reference to Balance formula (C34 )in cell E21
  -Two-variable table completed with cell B9 as row input
  -Two-variable table completed with cell B4 as column input
  -Results formatted with Accounting number format
  -Format has two decimal places
  -Correct values in Data table

10

Apply   a Red, Accent 2, Lighter 60% fill color to the three cells closest to   break-even without creating a deficit.
 

  Hint: -Correct color fill used
  -Correct 3 cells highlighted

11

Apply   custom number format to cell E21 to display # Attend.
 

  Hint: -Custom number format applied to cell E21
  -#Attend displayed on cell

12

Create   a scenario named 500 Attend   using the Number of Attendees, Caterer’s   Meal Cost per Person, Ticket Price per Person, and Ballroom Rental variables   as the changing cells. Deselect Prevent changes. Enter these values for the   scenario: 500,   15.95,   75,   and 12500.
 

  Hint: -Scenario created with correct values for
  -Number of Number of Attendees
  – Caterer’s   Meal Cost per Person
  -Ticket Price per Person
  -Ballroom Rental
  -Prevent changes deselected
  -Correct scenario name

13

Create   a second scenario named 400 Attend,   using the same changing cells. Deselect Prevent changes. Enter these values   for the scenario: 400,   17.95,   85,   and 12500.
 

  Hint: -Scenario created with correct values for:
  -Number of Number of Attendees
  – Caterer’s   Meal Cost per Person
  -Ticket Price per Person
  -Ballroom Rental
  -Prevent changes deselected
  -Correct scenario name

14

Create   a third scenario named 300 Attend,   using the same changing cells. Deselect Prevent changes. Enter these values   for the scenario: 300,   19.95,   90,   and 11995,   respectively.
 

  Hint: -Scenario created with correct values for
  -Number of Number of Attendees
  – Caterer’s   Meal Cost per Person:
  -Ticket Price per Person
  -Ballroom Rental
  -Prevent changes deselected
  -Correct scenario name

15

Create   a fourth scenario named 200 Attend,   using the same changing cells. Deselect Prevent changes. Enter these values   for the scenario: 200,   22.95,   95,   and 11995,   respectively.
 

  Hint: -Scenario created with correct values for :
  -Number of Number of Attendees
  – Caterer’s   Meal Cost per Person
  -Ticket Price per Person
  -Ballroom Rental
  -Prevent changes deselected
  -Correct scenario name

16

Generate   a scenario summary report using the Total Income, Total Expenses, and Balance   as the results. Mac users should click OK in any error messages that are   displayed until the summary report is generated.
 

  Hint: Scenario Summary report created using as results
  -Total Income,
  -Total Expenses,
  -Balance
  -Correct scenario summary

17

Load   the Solver add-in if it is not already loaded. Click the Budget worksheet and   launch Solver. Set the objective to calculate the highest balance possible.
 

  Hint: -Budget worksheet selected
  -Solver launched
  -Objective set to calculate highest balance possible

18

Use   the Number of Attendees and the Ticket Price per Person as changing variable   cells.
 

  Hint: -Changing variable cells set to
  -Number of Attendees
  -Ticket Price per Person

19

Set   a constraint so that the Number of Attendees entered in the Input Section of   the workbook does not exceed the specified limitation in cell B12.
 

  Hint: -Constraint set properly with correct cells
  -Number of Attendees does not exceed the specified limitation in B12
  -Correct formula used in the constraint

20

Set   constraints so that the Ticket Price per Person entered in the Input Section   meets the requirements set in the range A14:B15.
 

  Hint: -Constraint set properly with correct cells
  -Ticket Price per Person meets the requirements range A14:B15
  -Correct formula used in the constraint

21

Set   an appropriate integer constraint.
 

  Hint: -Constraint set properly with correct cell
  -Correct formula used in the constraint

22

Set   a constraint that ensures the Valet Parking expense is less than or equal to   the product of the Maximum Parking Stalls and the Valet Parking per Car (in   that order). Note, Mac users should NOT perform this step.
 

  Hint: -Constraint set properly with correct cells
  -Valet Parking expense is less than the product of the Maximum Parking Stalls   and the Valet Parking per Car
  -Valet Parking expense is equal to the product of the Maximum Parking Stalls   and the Valet Parking per Car
  -Correct formula used in the constraint

23

Solve   the problem, but keep the original values in the Budget worksheet. Generate   the Answer Report.
 

  Hint: -Solver used to solve the problem
  -Answer Report generated
  -Original values kept in the Budget worksheet

24

Ensure   that the worksheets are correctly named and placed in the following order in   the workbook: Scenario Summary, Answer Report 1, Budget. Save the workbook.   Close the workbook and then exit Excel. Submit the workbook as directed.

1. Problem statement: what kind of problem is presented by the authors and why this problem is important?
2. Approach & Design: briefly describe the approach designed by the author?3.
3. Strengths and Weaknesses: list the strengths and weaknesses, in your opinion
4. 4.Evaluation: how did the authors evaluate the performance of the proposed scheme? What kind of workload was designed and used?
5. Conclusion: by your own judgement.