Category: Computer science

Spark Technology – Revolutionizing Data Processing and Analytics

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Design the topic and write a 500-word abstract on the Spark technology.
Define the technology and explain why it is indeed disruptive
Show your understanding on its importance in industry.
Site industry examples of use.
Understand how and where it can be used in relation to Enterprise Computing. Why is it important?
Site at least 5 references to show your research and use proper grammar and writing discipline. References should be sited in your work where used as in line references. https://guides.libraries.psu.edu/apaquickguide/intext

 

 

The network restrictions surrounding the web authentication service

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The network restrictions surrounding the web authentication service is one layer of defense. As was noted, this component is too valuable to trust to a single defense. Furthermore, authentication requests are tendered by the least-trusted component in the architecture. That component, HTTP termination, resides on the least-trusted network. What additional steps can be taken?

 

 

 

Analysis And Design Model For A Computer Network

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Scenario
The director of operations for PMI had identified that your organization was not prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic. When the states of Michigan and Maine shut down, your organization was not prepared to work remotely. It took weeks to set up new laptops, there was no corporate VPN, and no formal training was done to prepare employees to work remotely. As the chief technical officer (CTO), you have been asked to explore using Amazon Web Services® (AWS), as your current data center needs to be updated, and discussions have been going on regarding moving the corporate HQ once the current lease expires early next year. You have been tasked to work with management to develop a business continuity plan that will address a possible move to AWS and to ensure that the organization and its employees are prepared for any future emergencies. You will also need to present your idea for an Intranet/Extranet to better share data with the employees, vendors, and consultants.
Instructions
Based on your research, write a 2- to 3-page business continuity plan that will explain how AWS can be utilized for remote work. Be sure to base your recommendation on supporting research; use the Library to seek further information and sources for your arguments.

 

 

Insider Threats: A Hidden Danger in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity

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Insider threats are a serious concern in the realm of information assurance and cybersecurity. In the modern age of technology, insider threats are one of the biggest threats an organization faces, and in most cases, they can cause more harm than an external threat. A current or former employee with malicious in t that has access to secure systems, networks, and information systems can be detrimental to an organization’s information security and proprietary information. With proper procedures, training, and awareness, organizations can lessen the potential of cybersecurity incidents perpetrated by an insider threat.
Thesis Statement: Insider threats are a serious concern in the realm of information assurance and cybersecurity. In the modern age of technology, insider threats are one of the biggest threats an organization faces, and in most cases, they can cause more harm than an external threat. A current or former employee with malicious intent that has access to secure systems, networks, and information systems can be detrimental to an organization’s information security and proprietary information. With proper procedures, training, and awareness, organizations can lessen the potential of cybersecurity incidents perpetrated by an insider threat.

I. Introduction
A. How insider threats pertain to information assurance.

II. What is an Insider Threat?
A. Definition of an insider threat.
B. How insider threats affect an organization’s security posture.

III. Insider Threat Recognition in an Organization
A. Characteristics of insider threats.
B. How organizations are susceptible to insider threats.

IV. Detection and Prevention of Insider Threats
A. How insider threats are discovered.
B. How an organization can prevent the likelihood of insider threat attacks.

V. Incident Response with Insider Threat Attacks
A. The importance of a robust incident response plan.
B. Incident response and investigation process.
C. Recovering from an insider response incident.

VI. Insider Threats in Real Life
A. Major cases involving insider threats within organizations.
B. Discussing lessons learned from insider threat attacks.

VII. The Future of Insider Threats and Associated Challenges.
A. How insider threats are evolving with technology.
B. Advancements in technology for insider threat detection.
C. Insider threat training and awareness.
D. Challenges associated with balancing user privacy while also combatting insider threats.

VIII. Conclusion
A. Summary of key points.
B. Recommendations for insider threat mitigation.

Domestic Intelligence Collection and Analysis

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1. Introduction:
Develop a research paper to address domestic intelligence collection and analysis of your selected terrorist group from your Red Cell Midterm Assignment. Building on the information that you started in your midterm, prepare a new research paper that addresses which intelligence collection disciplines and agencies are essential to effectively collect on and analyze information about the red cell threat you chose in 5-7 full pages of content (not counting title or reference pages).
2. Domestic Intelligence Collection and Analysis:
Specify the most effective intelligence collection and analysis methods against the terrorist organization likely to conduct an attack within the United States that you selected by clearing answering all 3 of the following:
A) What domestic intelligence collection efforts would be best utilized on the organization you selected? (Intelligence Collection disciplines discussed in week 5) Do not focus on overseas intelligence collection programs; this is an HLSS course and we are focused ONLY on collection within the U.S. homeland.
B) Which members of the IC would be the best collectors of intelligence on this particular organization within the country? (the intelligence and law enforcement agencies of the intelligence community we discussed in week 2) You may address agencies that collect overseas and within the homeland as the terrorism nexus overlaps both domains. You may also consider some of the field agencies of DHS (since DHS I&A is just an office and does not collect) as some of the operating components do collect like ICE, CBP, USCG, and the Secret Service (who does focus on terrorism financing). Again, this is a Homeland Security course, so focus on the agencies that can support the homeland (like the FBI), NOT primarily overseas intelligence collection of foreign targets. Clearly focus your paper only on domestic intelligence and law enforcement and remember the CIA does not collect intelligence on Americans domestically, they are a foreign intelligence agency (as are ALL of the military intelligence branches). See the readings from week 5 as well as this link to Executive Order 12333 (2008) https://fas.org/irp/offdocs/eo/eo-12333-2008.pdf. However, the NSA is very different as they can and do collect both foreign and domestic communications (when authorized by a court [like FISA] or under certain conditions by the Attorney General to support the FBI). See https://www.nsa.gov/about/faqs/sigint-faqs.shtml
C) What intelligence analysis strategies would be the most effective and why? (choose only from the analytical strategies discussed in the week 6 lesson and specifically the reading U.S. Army (2020). ATP 2-33.4 Intelligence Analysis. Remember that critical thinking (brainstorming) and situational logic DO NOT in themselves constitute an analytical approach — be specific and pick at least two specific strategies you think will help analyze what can be collected on a clandestine terrorist group attempting to attack the U.S. homeland. Select at least one Diagnostic Structured Analytic technique from ATP 2-33.4 Chapter 5 and at least one Advanced (Contrarian or Imaginative) structured analytic technique from ATP 2-33.4 Chapter 6.

Formal methods of identifying information technology problems

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Use the library and Internet to search for information about formal methods of identifying information technology problems. Using what you have found, address the following:
· Identify at least 3 methods that you can use to help identify information technology problems, and expand on one of them to provide the class with an understanding of the method.
· Discuss how you can use the results of your research in the course project.