Assignment Details
Fully testing systems, as well as securing network infrastructure, is an essential function for any organization today, public, or private. It is vital to protect stored and in transit data across, into, or out of the network from unauthorized personnel and malicious activities by employees.
This assignments addresses managing systems support and security.
Managing systems support and security includes the requirement to analyze important duties that continue throughout the useful life of the system. Keep in mind that support and security phases begin when a system becomes operational and continues until the system reaches the end of its useful life.
For this assignment, evaluate and summarize the following:
Purpose of the CIA triangle
Concepts of risk management, risk identification, assessment, and control
Why strategic planning is important for IT professionals
MS Word Document Format
Create a 4-page Word document following APA guidelines. Approach this document as a technical document, written for a technical audience.
Specific requirements include the following:
Update the Title page (does not count toward the 4-page requirement).
Update the executive summary.
Include the Unit 5 activities.
Include the assignment summary; reflect on lessons learned in unit activities
Include sources of information (References page, does not count toward the 4-page requirement).
Save your document with the course, assignment, and your name (e.g., ITCO-502_Unit5_IP1_Neo_Anderson.docx). Submit your document for grading. Refer to the grading rubric for criteria your instructor will use to grade your submission.
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Assignment Rubric
Criterion 1: Follows Instructions
Points Possible:
8
8 points
Assignment addresses all the required topics and questions within the instructions.
Meets or exceeds minimum length and does not significantly exceed the maximum length requirement.
6.4 points
Assignment addresses most of the required topics and questions within the instructions.
Meets or exceeds minimum length and does not significantly exceed the maximum length requirement.
4.8 points
Assignment includes more than half of the required topics and questions within the instructions.
Assignment is slightly less than the minimum length requirement OR significantly exceeds the maximum length requirement.
3.2 points
Assignment includes half of the required topics and questions within the instructions.
Assignment is moderately less than the minimum length requirement OR significantly exceeds the maximum length requirement.
1.6 points
Assignment includes less than half of the required topics and questions within the instructions.
Assignment is significantly less than the minimum length requirement OR more than double the maximum length requirement.
0 points
No assignment submitted.
OR
Assignment did not meet the Beginning requirements.
Criterion 2: Content
Points Possible:
36
36 points
All of the Content Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment:
Assignment topics are explained in full and accurate detail.
Content is developed, appropriate, and relevant.
Terminology is accurate.
Demonstrates an understanding of the content.
Explanations demonstrate accurate understanding of assignment topics.
If applicable, examples illustrate key concepts.
28.8 points
At least four of the Content Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
21.6 points
Three of the Content Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
14.4 points
Two of the Content Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
7.2 points
One of the Content Criteria is evident in the submitted assignment.
0 points
No assignment submitted.
OR
Assignment did not meet the Beginning requirements.
Criterion 3: Critical Thinking
Points Possible:
12
12 points
Assignment demonstrates all of the Critical Thinking Criteria:
Evaluation of key concepts
Demonstrate justified positions with evidence (selecting and using information to investigate a point of view or conclusion)
Influence of context and assumptions
Original thought; student’s position (perspective, thesis/hypothesis)
Conclusions and related outcomes (implications and consequences)
Concluding remarks show analysis and synthesis of ideas
9.6 points
At least four of the Critical Thinking Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
7.2 points
Three of the Critical Thinking Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
4.8 points
Two of the Critical Thinking Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
2.4 points
One of the Critical Thinking Criteria is evident in the submitted assignment.
0 points
No assignment submitted.
OR
Assignment did not meet the Beginning requirements.
Criterion 4: Writing
Points Possible:
12
12 points
Assignment has no spelling or grammar errors.
9.6 points
Assignment contains few minor spelling or grammar errors that do not significantly impact readability of the assignment.
7.2 points
Assignment contains several minor spelling or grammar errors that do not significantly impact readability of the assignment.
4.8 points
Assignment contains noticeable spelling or grammar errors that may impact readability of the assignment.
2.4 points
Assignment contains numerous spelling or grammar errors that significantly impact readability of the assignment.
0 points
No assignment submitted.
OR
Assignment did not meet the Beginning requirements.
Criterion 5: Scholarly Support, Document Organization, & APA Formatting
Points Possible:
12
12 points
All of the Scholarly, Organization, & Formatting Criteria are evident:
Supporting references are content-appropriate and credible or scholarly.
Paper flows from one topic to the next with no disjointedness.
Content is organized through paragraph structure and sentence flow to enhance readability.
All resources are cited and referenced in APA format.
Document is formatted properly according to the current APA Publication Manual.
9.6 points
Four of the Scholarly, Organization, & Formatting Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
7.2 points
Three of the Scholarly, Organization, & Formatting Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
4.8 points
Two of the Scholarly, Organization, & Formatting Criteria are evident in the submitted assignment.
2.4 points
One of the Scholarly, Organization, & Formatting Criteria is evident in the submitted assignment.
0 points
No assignment submitted.
OR
Assignment did not meet the Beginning requirements.
Total Points Possible: 80
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