Network and data vulnerabilities

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Risk assessment does not just include infrastructure. Risks can also include technological challenges, such as network and data vulnerabilities, which were evident when the Federal Government’s OPM personnel data was stolen.

Create a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation addressing the following:

Describe and provide an example of the terms information, cyber, and computer security. Explain the differences between the terms.
Identify and provide an example of the steps to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization’s mobile security plan.
Contrast and provide an example of cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism

Transitioning from cybersecurity to physical security

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Transitioning from cybersecurity to physical security, this module examines how our nation’s critical infrastructure is affected by the vulnerable cyber technology that controls its daily functions.

In his 2012 Defcon 20 cybersecurity conference presentation, Dan Tentler, founder of the San Diego-based information security consulting firm AtenLabs, shared screenshots of dozens of connected devices he could find on the Internet using a laptop and browser. He was able to access several critical infrastructure systems, showing that they were vulnerable to cyber-attack. His presentation vividly demonstrated that the Internet was not designed with security in mind.

Network-ready industrial control systems that monitor and control the physical processes of machines have become the instruments that contribute to a threat we call physical security. The machines we rely on to supply energy, drinking water, and safe food are at risk. The potential security weakness of SCADA systems was exposed by a cyber-attack against the Natanz Iran uranium enrichment facility. A computer worm, called Stuxnet, caused the facility’s control systems to make the centrifuges spin out of control. Stuxnet, a cyber-weapon that changed modern warfare, does not discriminate between nations; it simply attacks and destroys computer-managed machines.

References:

Tentler, D. (2012) “Defcon 20 – Dan Tentler – Drinking from the Caffeine Firehose We Know as Shodan.” YouTube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cWck_xcH64:

Case Assignment
Using three different industries, provide three examples of physical security dangers faced by SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) network systems.
After reviewing Presidential Policy Directive 21 (PPD-21), discuss a national policy to strengthen and maintain secure, functioning, and resilient critical infrastructure. What is resilient infrastructure? Provide two examples of how this concept protects people and property.
Assignment Expectations
Length: This Case Assignment should be 3-5 pages, not counting the title page and references.

Critically evaluate whether Art 6 of Rome I provides sufficient protection for consumers

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The two questions are :
1) Critically evaluate whether Art 6 of Rome I provides sufficient protection for
consumers who enter into cross border contracts. (1500 words)

Link to Rome I Regulation : https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32008R0593&from=en

Link to Giuliano and Lagarde Report : https://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31980Y1031(01):EN:HTML – this report may be considered in ascertaining the meaning or effect of any provision of the Rome Convention.

*IMPORTANT* : there should be mention of how UK would be affected due to Brexit as it is no longer a part of the EU and a short discussion on how protections under Art 6 might change for an independent state like the UK that is not part of the EU but deals with cross-border contracts with member states of the EU. This can be a short paragraph towards the end of the essay.

Brief outline of question 1 :

Introduction : Explain what Rome I Regulation is about, then move on to Article 6 of the regulation on the applicable for consumer contracts. End introduction with what the essay intends to discuss – that Art 6 does not provide sufficient protection/that it does provide sufficient protection.

Body: Article 6(1) of Rome I, where applicable law is governed by the country in which the consumer is habitual resident to (Art 19 for what constitutes ‘habitual residence’) and go through the 2 instances where an exception can be made. Use case law to reference examples of cases within the scope of Rome I and art 6 as well as the exceptions.

Next, critically evaluating whether article 6 provides enough protection by identifying the limitations of article 6 and use case law to support arguments.

After identifying limitations, there should be some suggestions made as to any amendments that could be made to afford further protection to consumers and why there should be more protection, referencing case law to support argument.

Conclusion :
should include a summary of whether after critical evaluation if article 6 provides adequate protection to consumers in cross-border contracts and how the amendments suggested can help provide more protection.

Justify the topic worthy of exploration

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A brief explanation and justification of the topic chosen to study and the focus or question set.

Main Body:
A structured argument in which you discuss the primary context alongside main scholarly views and select the interpretation you deem most valid. A continued and sustained exploration of both breadth and depth on the topic. Secondary research selected and embedded appropriately. Application of Harvard referencing.

Conclusion:
A summative exploration of the key arguments addressed and acknowledgment of any future research.

*Upon successful completion of the paper, you will be able to:

1. Identify and justify the topic worthy of exploration.
2. Apply knowledge and understanding, of both breadth and depth, when exploring your chosen topic.

On completion you will have had the opportunity to/will be able to:

3. Demonstrate that a broad range of research has been conducted and correctly applied.
4. Critically evaluate academic literature, sources, arguments and statistical data and texts, assessing their relevance in accordance to the topic or argument posed.
5. Demonstrate the ability to write and structure your dissertation in accordance to academic convention.

*Key skills:

6. Reading and effective comprehension.
7. Written communication
8. Time management and Independent study

You are encouraged to refer to texts to support your argument.
The essay content should be extensively researched, include secondary research and all research sources referenced need to be embedded correctly using the Harvard Referencing guidelines.
The word count on this dissertation is strict and deviations have strict penalties. The bibliography is not included in this word count.

The essay should be word-processed, size 12 font. All submissions will be subject to plagiarism-checking via Turnitin.

*Marks for your assessments will be allocated based on….

Enquiry and use of sources 25%.
The range of research conducted and the extent it is applied correctly.

*Knowledge and understanding of subject matter 25%.
The level of depth and competency shown through the exploration of the question.

*Written communication 25%.
The ability to write a coherent academic essay with correct Harvard referencing.

*Critical Judgement and analytical ability 25%.
How well you can analyze, question and draw conclusions.

Ethical Decision-making For Human and Social Services

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Ethical Decision-making For Human and Social Services

As you explored, ethical dilemmas are referred to as such because they involve conflicting values and are not easy to resolve. Furthermore, ethical standards and codes do not often give prescriptive advice for specific situations. For these situations, it is useful to employ ethical decision-making models. These models are frameworks that provide sequential steps to guide your research, thinking, and actions regarding dilemmas you may face.

Your course text presents one ethical decision-making model in detail, but it mentions several others. In your current or future roles as a human and social services professional, the organization for which you work may have adopted models they wish you to use, or you may be free to choose your own. As you become more familiar with the models available, you may wish to select models that closely align with your professional values and perspectives. Finally, remember that when you make ethical decisions in your professional practice, clients should be included in this process whenever possible.

For this Assignment, you apply the ethical decision-making model in your course text to a specific event or issue relevant to working within a family system.

To Prepare:

Select a current event or issue related to ethics for human and social services professionals working within a family system. It is not necessary to select an issue for this Assignment that contains cultural elements, although you may if you wish.
Review the “Ethical Decision Making Model” found in Chapter 3 of your course text Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions. Consider how you would apply this model to the event or issue you selected. If your selected issue does contain cultural elements, you may consider applying the transcultural integrative ethical decision-making model discussed in the article “A Transcultural Integrative Model for Ethical Decision Making in Counseling.”

Using the ethical decision-making model, write a paper in which you:

Describe your selected ethical event or issue related to working within a family system. Be concise yet specific about the ethical issues present.
Explain how you, as a professional, would resolve the dilemma using the steps of the ethical decision-making model. Use the NOHS standards as your relevant code of ethics to clarify the dilemma. For the step regarding consultation, explain what type of professional(s) you would need to contact for consultation

Mind-Body-Spirit Connection

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Topic: Mind-Body-Spirit Connection

As nurses, we know the importance of the Mind, Body, and Spirit connection. No doubt that most of us have witnessed the “Hopeless case” recover or the patient who just received a poor diagnosis with months to live will die almost immediately. Dr. Charles Horace Mayo, founder of the Mayo Clinic knew this connection and believed it vital to a patient’s healing. Today the Mayo Clinic utilizes Mind-Body practices and even has a Mind-body Initiative. The Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Brent Bauer, M.D., professor of General Internal Medicine, and Dr. Cindy Kermott, M.D., assistant professor of Preventive Medicine; and Dr. Martha Millman, M.D., wrote the book, An Integrative Guide to Good Health, that discusses how alternative and complementary techniques can enhance conventional medicine.

Discuss the Mind-Body-Spirit connection, providing research articles and/or writings of interest from the Medical Profession throughout time and the globe.

What complementary techniques (not just diet and exercise) can be used in the Acute Care setting to enhance conventional medicine (such as meditation, aromatherapy, acupuncture, and reflexology, etc.).

As acute Nurse Practitioners, how can we become knowledgeable enough to encourage alternative therapies for our patients to assist them in both healing and preventative care?

Cost-benefit analysis

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How is a cost-benefit analysis is used at different levels of public budgeting and governmental and nonprofit accounting

Family Disaster Plan Summative Assessment

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Family Disaster Plan Summative Assessment

How would you prepare for the following situation? (provide realistic examples and details for safety and survival)

(Scenario) At this moment, you are sitting at home working on your nursing class. Suddenly, the National Weather Bureau sends an alert across your cell phone—a tornado is headed your way. You have 15 minutes before touchdown in your neighborhood. What is your plan? This is a ‘shelter in place’ scenario, you cannot outrun the tornado. Identify a safe place in your home to take shelter.

You must include research. Cite and reference two sources and explain the recommended safety measures in a tornado emergency and how you would apply them to your specific living arrangements.

b. How prepared are you in the event of a disaster? Describe your level of disaster preparedness using specific examples and references to your “go-bag” and preparedness checklist assignments.
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Example: “I am more prepared for a water-related disaster than a fire-related disaster even though I live in a highly secluded, forested area. I have a boat as transportation in the event of flooding, but I do not have rain barrels or fire barrier supplies on hand.”

Example: “There were many missing items on my preparedness checklist. I realized that I do not own a flashlight. If I had to use my phone as light it would drain the battery very quickly.

c. Reflect on how prepared you were before this class and compare it with how prepared you are now.

Have you acquired any new emergency items?
Do you plan to take any additional trainings or certification courses?
Have you shared your knowledge with friends and family?

Contemporary legal issue in the United States

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In modern times, there is significant discussion about “justice” and “rights.” We often hear that something does or does not achieve “justice” or that someone has a “right” to something. Please address the following issues in your paper.
1. Define “justice” and “rights” from a biblical perspective. This should set a standard by which claims to justice and rights can be analyzed.
2. Select a specific, contemporary legal issue in the United States where individuals assert a “right” to something or state that something is inconsistent with standards of “justice” and apply a biblical understanding of “justice” and “rights” to conclude whether the specific asserted right or claim of injustice you selected is indeed a denial of a “right” or fails to achieve “justice.” Be sure to fully explain each part of your answer.
Be sure to use materials from the reading, the Bible, and outside sources.
Please use “Faith and Order: The reconciliation of law and religion” By Harold Berman

Chronology of negotiation

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The quality of the analysis in a project is more important than the topic itself. Select a topic you find personally interesting. It is always easier to produce a good project on an atopic you find exciting and relevant. As with the individual papers, team projects should emphasize analysis rather than description or chronology of negotiation (which could be provided in an appendix). You will need to do some outside research for your analysis. You should always cite your sources in the paper and provide a reference section listing all sources. If you do interviews, you should turn in copies of interview questions. If you write a survey you will need to turn in copies of the survey.