Encryption

Write an essay of at least five hundred words discussing the use of encryption to protect data at rest, in motion, and in use.  

Do not copy without providing proper attribution. This paper will be evaluated through SafeAssign. 

Write in essay format not in outline, bulleted, numbered or other list format.  

Use the five paragraph format. Each paragraph must have at least five sentences. Include 3 quotes with quotation marks and cited in-line and in a list of references. Include an interesting meaninful title.

Include at least one quote from each of 3 different articles. Use the Research Databases available from the Danforth Library, not Google.  Place the words you copied (do not alter or paraphrase the words) in quotation marks and cite in-line (as all work copied from another should be handled). The quotes should be full sentences (no more, less) and should be incorporated in your discussion (they do not replace your discussion) to illustrate or emphasize your ideas.

Cite your sources in a clickable reference list at the end. Do not copy without providing proper attribution (quotation marks and in-line citations).

Cloud computing and digital forensics – Week 7

Week Seven Discussion(500 words)

Discuss in 500 words, why institutions might be reluctant to move their IT to the cloud. Consider specific industries like education, medicine, military, etc. 

Use at least three sources. Use the Research Databases available from the Danforth Library not Google. Include at least 3 quotes from your sources enclosed in quotation marks and cited in-line by reference to your reference list.  Example: “words you copied” (citation) These quotes should be one full sentence not altered or paraphrased. Cite your sources using APA format. Use the quotes in your paragaphs.  Stand alone quotes will not count toward the 3 required quotes.

Copying without attribution or the use of spinbot or other word substitution software will result in a grade of 0. 

Write in essay format not in bulleted, numbered or other list format. 

Do not use attachments as a submission.  

It is important that you use your own words, that you cite your sources, that you comply with the instructions regarding length of your post and that you reply to two classmates in a substantive way (not ‘nice post’ or the like).  Your goal is to help your colleagues write better. Do not use spinbot or other word replacement software. It usually results in nonsense and is not a good way to learn anything. . I will not spend a lot of my time trying to decipher nonsense. Proof read your work or have it edited. Find something interesting and/or relevant to your work to write about.  Please do not submit attachments unless requested.

Week Seven Discussion(250 words)

You have been assigned to investigate whether or not an employee at a local hospital has been accessing patient records and setting information to online pharmacies. It is your first day of the investigation. Put together a list of data sources that must be examined during the investigation.

Assignment 1 – Data Visualization

  1. Expand on your discussion post with a 3 page APA formatted research paper on the following topic:
    • Why are statistical programming languages important to data scientists? 
    • What are some advantages and disadvantages the R programming language has over the other main statistical programming languages (i.e. Python, SAS, SQL)?

Analyzing & Visualizing Data – Discussion

Assignment 1:

After reading Challenger Analysis in Tufte’s article, briefly describe why YOU believe the Challenger accident occurred.

Also, answer the following questions:

  • Was the Challenger accident preventable? 
  • What specific factors led to the accident that YOU believe is relevant to this course?
  • What are your expectations for this course?

Reply Post

When replying to a classmate, offer your opinion on what they posted.

Using at least 3 – 5 sentences, explain the strengths and/or weaknesses of your peer’s evaluation.

Assignment 2: 

Expand upon your week 1 discussion posts and in a 3 page double spaced, APA formated document, describing the specific aspects from the Challenger accident that helps us better understand the importance of effective data visualization. 

Also, complete the following activity:

  • Re-create at least 1 visual aid from Tufte’s article that you believe would better describe the dangers surrounding the launch.
  • Expound upon Richard Feynman’s congressional investigation and articulate a better argument as to the cause of the accident.
  • What did you learn from this case study?

Analyzing and Visualizing Data

  

· Pick two (2) charts of different chart type (Categorical, Hierarchical, Relational, Temporal and Spatial) [Do not choose bar, pie and line charts)

· For each use a tool that can be used to create the selected chart. Use a different tool to create each chart.

· For each chart, write how to read the chart and what to look for.

Delivery: A word file with the following information:

1. 2 Charts

2. 2 Screenshots of the charts in development with the tools selected.

3. Paragraphs detailing how to read each chart and what to look for.

Information Technology

https://www.cnet.com/news/lenovo-laptop-deals-get-a-thinkpad-t14-for-900-x1-yoga-for-1266-and-more/

 

Explore CNET

https://www.cnet.com/

Right click the link above and open it in a new tab or window. You may also right click and copy the hyperlink and paste it into the address like of Chrome or Firefox.

CNET is a great website for technology news and review. Their About Us page states, “CNET tells you what’s new in tech, culture and science, why it matters, how it works and what you need. Our global team works 24/7 to explore and explain the changing world around us. You can depend on CNET for news, commentary, analysis, features, FAQs, advice, hands-on reviews, buying guides, amazing photography and fun and informative videos.”

We want you to read at least one article or view a video about hardware (not software). Then write a brief summary (or create a short presentation) summarizing the article using MS Word or PowerPoint. Brief means no less than 10 sentences but not more than one page. Make sure to cite your source properly.

Post this summary to the Hardware Assignment discussion board. Read at least one other student’s summary on hardware and provide a peer review. A peer review is an evaluation of another student’s academic work. This could include but is not limited to taking a stand on the topic and providing evidence for/against it; providing additional information on the other student’s topic; posing questions about the topic and possible answers; demonstrating your understanding or application of the topic with examples. You may need to cite a source in your reply. Remember that if the information does not come out of your own head, you need to cite it

Questions

SHOULD PROVIDE AN AUTHENTIC PERSONAL STATEMENT TO EACH OF THE FIVE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS/PROMPTS REFLECTING ON THEIR INTERESTS. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY OUTSIDE RESOURCES ARE USED, RESOURCES SHOULD BE CITED IN APA FORMAT. SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF 500 WORDS OR 125 WORDS PER QUESTION/PROMPT. RESPOND TO EACH PROMPT/QUESTION INDIVIDUALLY FOR CLARITY OF THE REVIEWER. WRITING SAMPLES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT

1. PROVIDE A BRIEF INTRODUCTION FOCUSING ON YOUR EDUCATION, CAREER, AND DECISION TO APPLY TO THE UNIVERSITY

Note: (Education- Bachelor’s in EEE and Masters in Electronics and IT)

2. WHAT AREA OF RECENT RESEARCH IN THE FIELD WOULD YOU WANT TO STUDY, AND WHY (Anything related to IT)?

3. HOW DOES YOUR CURRENT VOCATION RELATE TO YOUR APPLICATION TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM (Note: EDI Developer)?

4. HOW WILL YOUR EXPERIENCES AND PERSONAL SKILLS HELP YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR PROGRAM?

5. WHAT LONG-TERM GOALS DO YOU HAVE FOR APPLYING YOUR LEARNING FROM YOUR DOCTORAL PROGRAM?