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Write at least 500 words analyzing a subject you find in this  article (https://www.911.gov/pdf/OEC_Fact_Sheet_Cyber_Risks_NG911.pdf) related to a threat to confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data. Use an example from the news.

Select an organization with which you are familiar. Current or former employers may work well but it is not required.

Imagine you are the CIO and the organization has a new CEO. The CEO has requested that you meet to discuss the importance of digital transformation and issues in IT.

Create a 2- to 3-page memo or an 8- to 12-slide media-rich presentation to the CEO in advance of your meeting. Include the following:

• Define digital transformation and how it drives business value in the organization.
• Identify current issues in IT leadership. Discuss relevant changes to IT leadership in the last 3 to 5 years in general, but also specifically in relationship to the organization.
• Include specific examples of how, as the CIO, you can leverage new technologies to create a competitive advantage.

Used Cell Phones for Sale:

You started a new business (create a company name by yourself) selling used cell phones, MP3/MP4 players, and accessories.  You have been using an Access database to track your inventory.  You decide to improve the data entry process by adding a few additional tables.  After the new tables are added and the relationships are set, you will create several queries to analyze the data. 

Students will submit their individual files for grading.

 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/access-video-training-a5ffb1ef-4cc4-4d79-a862-e2dda6ef38e6?ui=en-us&rs=en-us&ad=us 

project tutorial link provided above.

Sample document file is given.

 Discussion (Chapter 8): Excel is probably the most popular spreadsheet software for PCs. Why? What can we do with this package that makes it so attractive for modeling efforts? 

Questions: 

1. How does prescriptive analytics relate to descriptive and predictive analytics? 

2. Explain the differences between static and dynamic models. How can one evolve into the other? 

3. What is the difference between an optimistic approach and a pessimistic approach to decision making under assumed uncertainty? 

4. Explain why solving problems under uncertainty sometimes involves assuming that the problem is to be solved under conditions of risk. 

Exercise: 

 Investigate via a Web search how models and their solutions are used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the “war against terrorism.” Also, investigate how other governments or government agencies are using models in their missions. 

 Prepare a report to address all aspects of the assignment.  This report should be no less than 10 pages of content.  You need to include outside sources and properly cite and reference your sources.  You must have at least 10 references, 5 of which must be scholarly peer-reviewed articles.  In addition to the 10 pages of content, you will want a title page and a reference sheet.  This report needs to be in proper APA format.

Paper Sections

The following sections should be outlined as Headers in the paper.

Introduction, thesis statement, overview, purpose
Background, discuss history of topic
Discussion, identify benefits, obstacles, innovations
Conclusion, summarize the overall study, lessons learned
References, minimum three references with citations in the body

1. Define and describe NAS. Assume you must implement a shared file system within the cloud. What company would you select? Why? What costs should your client expect to pay for cloud-based data on a gigabyte (GB) basis?

2. Assume that you must select a cloud-based data storage solution for your company. List the factors you would consider when selecting a vendor.

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1. Define the following systems-thinking concepts in your own words:
   1. Systems thinking
   2. Collection
   3. Feedback loop
   4. Stock and flow diagram
   5. Causal loop diagram
2. The following scenario describes the system used for fulfilling an online order at Lost Pines Outfitters, a medium-sized outdoor clothing store. Read this scenario and create a basic map of the system using Microsoft Visio.

  3. Once you have mapped this system, you will map relationships contained within the system. First, identify relationships within your system diagram that represent feedback loops, and represent those loops within your model. Then, identify a relationship within the system that could be modeled with a stock and flow or causal loop diagram, and model that diagram in Visio. 

4.Compose a brief, 250- to 500-word summary of the given system, as well as the relationships present in this system. In your summary, describe the system, feedback loops, and other archetypes you identified within the system.

This week’s journal article focus on the how positive team culture can correct the impact of lagging leadership creativity. Additionally, we discussed how digital transformation leaders in regard to artificial intelligence (AI).  After reviewing the reading, please answer the following questions:

1. What is your definition of AI?  Please explain.
2. What is your opinion of AI, is the technology currently available? Why or why not?
3. Please note at least four AI technologies, explain if they are truly AI or something else.  Thoroughly explain your answer.
4. How is AI perceived as different in various industries and locations? Please explain.

Be sure to use the UC Library for scholarly research. Google Scholar is also a great source for research.  Please be sure that journal articles are peer-reviewed and are published within the last five years.

The paper should meet the following requirements:

• 3-5 pages in length (not including title page or references)
• APA guidelines must be followed.  The paper must include a cover page, an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.
• A minimum of five peer-reviewed journal articles.

The writing should be clear and concise.  Headings should be used to transition thoughts.  Don’t forget that the grade also includes the quality of writing.

Articles:

• Journal Article 11.1: Budhwar, P.S. (2000) ‘A reappraisal of HRM models in Britain’, Journal of General Management, 26(2): 72–91
• Journal Article 11.2: Vermeeren, B., Kuipers, B. and Steijn, B. (2014) ‘Does leadership style make a difference? Linking HRM, job satisfaction, and organizational performance’, Review of Public Personnel Administration, 34(2): 174–195.
• Journal Article 12.1: Swailes, S. (2016) ‘The cultural evolution of talent management: a memetic analysis’, Human Resource Development Review, 15(3): 340–358.
• Journal Article 12.2: Kim, S. and McLean, G. N. (2012) ‘Global talent management: necessity, challenges, and the roles of HRD’, Advances in Developing Human Resources, 14(4): 566–585. 

Before you begin read: https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f13/C2M2-v1-1_cor.pdf

Our class focuses on integrating many different aspects of cybersecurity, information security, and information assurance.  Recent developments in the field of cybersecurity have resulted in a number of “maturity models” which can be used by external assessors to evaluate the maturity level of an organization’s cybersecurity management program.

For this discussion paper, you will need to research the Department of Energy’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model and then compare it to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and other frameworks listed in the course readings. After you have done so, write a position paper in which you recommend a cybersecurity framework or maturity model as the basis for assessing the cybersecurity program for Padgett-Beale Financial Services. Assessments will be performed on an annual basis beginning one year after the company launches its new operations.

Your 5-7 paragraph position paper must answer the following questions (at a minimum). (You will need to write clearly and concisely to fit all required information into this restricted length.)

• What approach should the organization take in developing the Cybersecurity Management program? (What standards or frameworks should be used?)
• What laws and regulations must be addressed by the Cybersecurity Management Program in a financial services firm?
• What are the best practices that should be put into place to assess the maturity of PBI-FS’s cybersecurity management program?

Post your position paper as a reply to this topic. Remember to cite your sources and place your reference list at the end of your posting.