Read the Starbucks case study (Links to an external site.). This case study uses Porter’s Value Chain and Five Forces models and a SWOT (strengths-weaknesses-opportunities) analysis to develop strategic recommendations. On page 7 of the Starbucks case study there are 10 recommendations. Choose 3 of the recommendations and identify how IT could be used as part of the implementation of that recommendation. Research in the library how […]

Using a Web browser, perform some research on a newer malware variant that has been reported by a major malware containment vendor. Using a search engine, go to the vendor’s Web site; this could be Symantec, McAfee, or any of their competitors. Visit one malware prevention software vendor. Search for the newest malware variants and pick one. Note its name and try to understand how […]

Background: Putting all together involves communicating and operationalizing an analytics project. Creating the final deliverables and using a core set of material for different audiences. Comparing main focus areas for sponsors and analysts and understanding simple data visualization principles including cleaning up a chart or visualization. Several industries have led the way in developing their ability to gather and exploit data: – Credit card companies […]

You are the information security manager (ISM) of a financial and savings organization (NCU Financial Savings Bank, or NCU-FSB) with a clientele base of 250,000 customers averaging 1.2 million transactions per week. The IT infrastructure consists of 10 servers for each of the three locations: five for local production and five for replication and redundancy. After a recent vulnerability assessment performed by an external firm, […]

Topic: Chapter 7 – “Turning the Organizational Pyramid Upside Down Ten Years of Evolution in Enterprise Risk Management at United Grain Growers” Overview: Few companies stand out as successful pioneers in enterprise risk management (ERM), especially one that undertook the initiative almost 15 years ago. One such ERM pioneer was United Grain Growers (UGG), a conservative 100-year-old Winnipeg, Canada– based grain handler and distributor of […]

The IT team at Game Technology is working on implementation strategies for the new Customer Contact Care system (C3 ). You will help prepare a structure chart and create a video tutorial about changeover methods. Before you start, you plan to review Chapter 11 of your textbook. First, you will work on the structure chart. You know that the system will rate contacts to identify […]

Agent-based modeling has been applied in many domains. Why are they becoming an influential methodology to study social systems? Research the role of ABM  in the process of policymaking and implementation particularly in complex areas. Provide an example to demonstrate the application of ABM.  Your paper should be approximately 500 words and demonstrate proper APA formatting and style. You do not need to include a cover […]

 The Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card is used in non-military government agencies for authentication and identification to gain access to systems, networks, and online resources. These cards, in combination with a personal identification number, meet two-factor requirements. PIV credentials also are designed to help reduce counterfeiting and are tamper-resistant.An authenticator app, such as Google Authenticator, is another method to achieve two-factor authentication. It is a […]

I need the following assignment done for Information Risk Mangement. I need this assignment completed by tonight!  The work must be 100% original and must be in APA format to include no use of past tense or words that end in “ed”. Work will be checked in plagarism checker for orginality before final payment is made. Include at least 3 references. Use the format in the […]

 ACTION NEEDED 1. In a highly controversial move, your favorite social network has just agreed to allow Walmart access to the postings, messages, and photos of its users. Walmart will also gain access to user names and email addresses—in violation of the network’s privacy policy. Walmart plans to mine this data to learn more about what its customers want and to develop targeted direct mailings […]