Recommendations regarding passwords

An IT Security consultant has made three primary recommendations regarding passwords:
1. Prohibit guessable passwords such as common names. Require special characters and a mix of caps, lower case and numbers in passwords.
2. Reauthenticate before changing passwords
3. Make authenticators unforgeable

Cells the basic building blocks of all life

This week, we are covering the first two chapters in our biology unit, these deal with cells the basic building blocks of all life. Today, we know that every single organism is comprised of many individual cells, each having its own unique function. Your task this week is to do a little research into the many types of cells. You can choose one of the various types of cells in the human body, or some other kind of cell. It is up to you. Attach a picture of it (can be a conceptual drawing, or a microscope shot), and discuss the following:

· Why you chose it/why it is interesting

· What is its primary function?

· What makes it uniquely suited to its job?

· Anything else that makes this cell special or unique (examples: its shape, its size, etc.) “Melanocytes is already taken”

Main sources of data that e-marketers use to address research problems

–     Explain the three main sources of data that e-marketers use to address research problems.

–     Explain the how and why e-marketers need to check the quality of research data gathered online.

–     Explain why the internet is used as a contact method for primary research and describe the main internet-based approaches to primary research.

Chapter 7 PowerPoint

–     Describe the internet exchange process and the technological, social/cultural and legal context in which consumers participate in this process.

–     Explain the broad individual characteristics, psychology, and consumer resources that consumers bring to the online exchange.

–     Explain the five main categories of outcomes that consumers seek from online exchanges.

Chapter 8 PowerPoint

–     Explain the characteristics of the three major markets for e-business.

–     Explain why and how e-marketers use market segmentation to reach online customers.

Chapter 9 PowerPoint

–     Explain product and describe how it contributes to customer value.

–     Explain how attributes, branding, support services, and labeling apply to online products.

Identify an endangered species and provide specific information

Identify an endangered species of your choice and then provide some specific information about it.  As a starting point to identify an endangered species, you might want to visit the US Fish and Wildlife Service list of Endangered Species at www.fws.gov/endangered/­ or the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) website at  https://www.iucnredlist.org/.  But you may use any source to select your species, as long as your source reflects organisms found on either the the official US Fish and Wildlife Service list or ICUN list.  The organism you select can be from any kingdom of life.  In your personal response to this discussion, provide the following information:

  1. The common name of the organism
  2. The scientific name of the organism in the form of the genus and species (written correctly, as discussed in the powerpoint)
  3. The kingdom to which the organism belongs
  4. A brief summary of the importance of the organism to its ecosystem, including any ecosystem services it provides
  5. The reason(s) that the organism has declined to the point of being placed on the Endangered Species list

please do not copy paste. Use your own words

The Supply Chain Management

The Supply Chain Management : Select a company of your choice, and calculate the most current days of working capital (DWC) that are available. Review page 656 in the textbook, and watch the short video segment “Working Capital,” which is one of the required unit resources in this unit. In addition to your calculations, include the information below in your essay.

· How does this company’s ratio compare to those of its competitors?

· Why is comparing this ratio to the industry average important?

· Explain how a well-managed supply chain can come into play here.

You may use the company’s webpage, or keep in mind that the CSU Online Library has several databases to choose from that are good starting points for your research:

· Mergent Online,

· Business Insights: Global,

· Business Source Ultimate, and

· ABI/INFORM Collection.

Your essay should be at least two pages in length. Use APA format to cite and reference all quoted and paraphrased material, including your textbook. Use a minimum of two sources, one of which may be the textbook. Include a title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and references page. An abstract is not required.

The completion of the research proposal

For the completion of the research proposal, please  the following.

Include an executive summary of no more than two pages formatted properly. Describe what you have learned in terms of the sequence of research projects:

1) Initial client consultation to isolate and develop research objectives

2) Performance of literature search to develop understanding of project characteristics based on client consultation

3) QandA with client combined with literature search for the purposes of developing focus group. Focus group exploratory analysis utilized to further develop understanding essential to the full representative analysis.

4) Using the results of the literature search and focus groups results to develop preliminary questionnaires designed to achieve the research objective.

5) Design and pre-test with client the initial question set. Make necessary modifications are additions.

6) Prepare survey instrument in Survey Monkey for the send out to the sampling frame.

7) Analyze results and prepare final report.

8) Please make note of unforeseen downfalls experienced in project without being derogatory. Indicate this is the reason payment for services are usually obtained in thirds. One third at contract signing, one third at execution of research and final payment upon presentation of data.

9) Provide a signature page as the last page of the proposal for ECCOVIA to sign accepting the terms of payment and the described research to to be provided.

Update your existing Methodology section to describe intent to develop survey and utilization of survey monkey using the the client’s sampling frame.

In Appendix, include literature search report focus group question map, and final questionnaire (not survey monkey) the written version.

External financing requirements and agency conflicts

We examined two important topics in finance during this unit: external financing requirements and agency conflicts. Address the prompts below in your essay.

· Include an introduction that summarizes the main points with an example.

· Critically reflect on the importance of external financing requirements. What key factors must be considered when determining external financing requirements?

· Briefly describe the types of agency conflict, and provide an example of at least one of the types of agency conflict to support your response.

Vaccines and treatments in the Covid pandemic

The companies that developed the vaccines and treatments in the Covid pandemic provide very real-life, real-time examples of the questions of protecting patents as business assets while answering social responsibility concerns.

As the CEO of one of these companies, how would you respond to calls to share your company’s IP and under what circumstances? How would a Biblical worldview influence your decisions?

Consider, for example, the following:

Rowland, C., Rauhala E., & Berger, M. (2021, March 20). Drug companies defend vaccine monopolies in face of global outcry. The Washington Post.

https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A655745537/BIC?u=vic_liberty&sid=summon&xid=4321e4f8 (Links to an external site.)

D’Eminio, F. (2021, October 11). Moderna has no plans to share its COVID-19 vaccine recipe. AP. https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-technology-business-united-nations-europe-d4aff7ddb273194b312354a57c244ce6 (Links to an external site.)

Taylor, A. & Parker, C. (2021, October 27). U.S. drug company Merck to share license for experimental covid-19 treatment with nonprofit. Washington Post. https://bi-gale-com.ezproxy.liberty.edu/global/article/GALE%7CA680335867/3c02464fd736364ef628911fa70dea32?u=vic_liberty

Hazard Vulnerability Analysis

A Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) is a systematic way to understand what your community or agency is at risk for in terms of disasters.  It provides a way to prioritize resources that go toward mitigation.  In module 4, you received an HVA template to use for your agency in our fictional city. Download the link above the example.  It will take you to an editable copy. This template was developed by a hospital non-profit, so the categories of risks reflect what a hospital would typically plan for.  You may edit those categories to more readily reflect your agency.   (HVA) is a systematic way to understand what your community or agency is at risk for in terms of disasters.  It provides a way to prioritize resources that go toward mitigation.  In module 4, you received an HVA template to use for your agency in our fictional city. Download the link above the example.  It will take you to an editable copy. This template was developed by a hospital non-profit, so the categories of risks reflect what a hospital would typically plan for.  You may edit those categories to more readily reflect your agency.

Understanding of social capital

  • What is your understanding of social capital?
  • Consider other major cities and other natural disasters, for example, Los Angeles.  How do population density, the status of housing availability, and social capital affect recovery?