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Evaluate the ethical concerns inherent in disaster recovery scenarios.

Term Paper: Contingency Planning in Action

Create a hypothetical organization with details including geographic location(s), number of employees in each location, primary business functions, operational and technology details, potential threats to the business and its technology, and anything else that you believe is relevant to the business.
Assume this organization is lacking in its contingency planning efforts and requires assistance in ensuring these efforts are appropriately addressed to increase its overall security and preparedness posture.

Write a ten to fifteen (10-15) page paper in which you:

Provide an overview of the organization and indicate why contingency planning efforts are needed and how these efforts could benefit the business.
Develop a full contingency plan for the organization. Include all subordinate functions / sub plans, including BIA, IRP, DRP, and BCP efforts.
Determine the policies and procedures that would be needed for all contingency planning efforts. Detail the role of the policy / procedure, and explain how each would help achieve the goals of these efforts.
Detail the processes to utilize in order to fully implement the contingency plan and its components, and explain the efforts to consider in maintaining the plans.
Create a hypothetical incident scenario where the contingency planning efforts would need to be utilized and detail: a. How the plan is sufficiently equipped to handle the incident. b. a timeline for the incident response and recovery efforts.
Identify any ethical concerns that are specific to this organization and its incident response personnel (especially the CP Team Leader), and explain how to plan for these concerns.
Use at least five (5) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Explain risk management in the context of information security.
Develop a disaster recovery plan for an organization.
Summarize the various types of disasters, response and recovery methods.
Compare and contrast the methods of disaster recovery and business continuity.
Explain and develop a business continuity plan to address unforeseen incidents. •Describe crisis management guidelines and procedures.
Describe detection and decision-making capabilities in incident response.
Develop techniques for different disaster scenarios.
Evaluate the ethical concerns inherent in disaster recovery scenarios.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in disaster recovery.

Using a Web search engine, look up “Trojan Defense.” How can it be used to question the conclusions drawn from a forensic investigation?

Assignment | Information Systems homework help

1. 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 it works. Now look for information about that same malware from at least one other vendor. Were you able to see this malware at both vendors? If so, are there any differences in how they are reported between the two vendors?

2. Log management and log analysis are techniques used to collect and report on what’s happening on a network. Visit the log management community’s Web site at www.
syslog.org. This site is devoted to log management tools and the techniques to use the tools. Click the Compliance tab and read the material found there for more information about what are considered best practices for log management.

3. Depending on copyright, the documentary “The KGB, the Computer and Me” may be available for viewing on public video-streaming services. Use a search engine to search for the title, and watch it if it is available. (The video remains available as of 2012. It runs about 57 minutes.)

Exercise 8-1

Using a Web search engine, look up “Trojan Defense.” How can it be used to question the conclusions drawn from a forensic investigation?

Exercise 8-2

At the end of 2006, a new edition of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) went into effect. Using a Web search tool, learn more about the FRCP. What likely effect will its emphasis on electronically stored information (ESI) have on an organization’s need for a digital forensic capability?

Exercise 8-3

Using a Web search tool, identify some common certifications for digital forensic practitioners and determine whether the certifications are for practitioners at public sector organizations or private sector organizations.

What total incremental cost will Martinez incur if it increases production from 12,000 to 12,001 units?

Martinez Company’s relevant range of production is 9,500 units to 14,500 units. When it produces and sells 12,000 units, its unit costs are as follows: Amount Per Unit

Direct materials $ 6.20

Direct labor $ 3.70

Variable manufacturing overhead $ 1.60

Fixed manufacturing overhead $ 4.20

Fixed selling expense $ 3.20

Fixed administrative expense $ 2.20

Sales commissions $ 1.20

Variable administrative expense $ 0.45

1. For financial accounting purposes, what is the total amount of product costs incurred to make 12,000 units?

2. For financial accounting purposes, what is the total amount of period costs incurred to sell 12,000 units?

3. If 10,000 units are sold, what is the variable cost per unit sold? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

4. If 14,500 units are sold, what is the variable cost per unit sold? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

5. If 10,000 units are sold, what is the total amount of variable costs related to the units sold?

6. If 14,500 units are sold, what is the total amount of variable costs related to the units sold?

7. If 10,000 units are produced, what is the average fixed manufacturing cost per unit produced? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

8. If 14,500 units are produced, what is the average fixed manufacturing cost per unit produced? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

9. If 10,000 units are produced, what is the total amount of fixed manufacturing cost incurred to support this level of production?

10. If 14,500 units are produced, what is the total amount of fixed manufacturing cost incurred to support this level of production?

11-a. If 10,000 units are produced, what is the total amount of manufacturing overhead cost incurred to support this level of production?

11-b. If 10,000 units are produced, what is the total amount of manufacturing overhead cost expressed on a per unit basis? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

12-a. If 14,500 units are produced, what is the total amount of manufacturing overhead cost incurred to support this level of production?

12-b. If 14,500 units are produced, what is the total amount of manufacturing overhead cost expressed on a per unit basis? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

13. If the selling price is $22.20 per unit, what is the contribution margin per unit sold? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

14-a. If 10,000 units are produced, what are the total amount of direct manufacturing costs incurred to support this level of production?

14-b. If 10,000 units are produced, what are the total amount of indirect manufacturing costs incurred to support this level of production?

15. What total incremental cost will Martinez incur if it increases production from 12,000 to 12,001 units? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

What is the approximate P-value?

Young men in North America and Europe (but not in Asia) tend to think they need more muscle to be attractive. One study presented 200 young American men with 100 images of men with various levels of muscle. Researchers measure level of muscle in kilograms per square meter (kg/m2) of fat-free body mass. Typical young men have about 20 kg/m2. Each subject chose two images, one that represented his own level of body muscle and one that he thought represented “what women prefer.” The mean gap between self-image and “what women prefer” was 2.35 kg/m2. Suppose that the “muscle gap” in the population of all young men has a Normal distribution with standard deviation 2.5 kg/m2.

What is the approximate P-value?

What can be done to prevent the ISIS and other radical groups from recruiting new members?

What criteria should be present in order for a group to be considered a “hate” group or a terrorist organization? Is it proper to label a group as a “hate” group simply because its members advocate a political opinion? What if the group does not itself engage in violence but supports another that does through fund-raising or recruiting?

In your classroom reading this week, you learned that the FBI considers the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) to be a domestic terror organization. Do you agree with this assessment? Why or why not? In order to discuss this question, you will need to research the ALF’s activities as well as the FBI’s position.

Recent years have seen a rise in domestic terror incidents. Fortunately, many of them have been interrupted before any damage was done, such as the attempted bombing in New York’s Times Square. These incidents have brought attention to the difficulty of identifying potential individual terrorists. Most recently, a group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has been recruiting individuals from western countries, including the United States, to join their fight. Officials are concerned that in addition to recruiting people to travel to the Middle East to join their fight, ISIS might be persuading Americans to commit acts of terror at home.

For this final part of the week’s discussion, examine the methods that ISIS uses to gain new recruits. Are any particular people more vulnerable to being recruited? Why do people living comfortable, safe lives in America and other western countries volunteer to give up those comforts in order to travel to Syria to fight for this group? What can be done to prevent the ISIS and other radical groups from recruiting new members?

Describe and discuss the allegations and resolutions of the cases.

Question 1

Access the EEOC website (www.eeoc.gov) . Document a lawsuit that involved particularly egregious actions but that likely did not receive any significant media attention. What happened? Describe the allegations and resolutions of the cases. Describe and discuss the allegations and resolutions of the cases.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 2

Many of the EEOC cases presented in this unit are egregious, offensive, and obviously illegal. Choose a case from the unit (SEE ATTACHMENT), and provide a brief summary of it. Discuss the organizational factors (culture, lack of training, communication styles, organizational structure, job design, leadership, power, historical context, retaliation, etc) that existed at the time of the case that would allow such practices to happen and, in some cases, to persist for extended periods. In multiple cases, more than one person was involved (HR, assistant manager, manager, district, or area manager). Discuss why no one in the management chain intervened. Support your answer.

Question 3

Describe the procedures required to file a discrimination lawsuit under the disparate impact and disparate treatment theories. How is adverse impact determined? Provide a scenario illustrating evidence of adverse impact in an employment decision.

Your response must be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 4

Based on your reading of the major EEO laws, discuss ways to minimize the likelihood of discrimination and maximize the benefits of diversity in the workplace.

Course Textbook

Bell, M. P. (2012). Diversity in organizations (2nd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western.

What advantages and disadvantages of a matrix type organization are apparent from this case?

Case: moss and mcadams accounting firm

Bruce Palmer had worked for Moss and McAdams (M&M) for six years and was just promoted to account manager. His first assignment was to lead an audit of Johnsonville Trucks. He was quite pleased with the five accountants who had been assigned to his team, especially Zeke Olds. Olds was an Army vet who had returned to school to get a double major in accounting and computer sciences. He was on top of the latest developments in financial information systems and had a reputation for coming up with innovative solutions to problems.

(Rest of case not shown due to length.)

1. If you were Palmer at the end of the case, how would you respond?

2. What, if anything, could Palmer have done to avoid losing Olds?

1. What advantages and disadvantages of a matrix type organization are apparent from this case?

2. What could the management at M&M do to more effectively manage situations like this?

answer each in a new paragraph

Examine the manner in which your chosen country’s criminal code would likely view the crime you witnessed

Assignment 2 international crime witness, part 1

Use the Internet to research criminal proceedings in one (1) of the six (6) model countries from the textbook. Imagine you are traveling abroad in your chosen country when you witness a local national committing a violent assault. The criminal is arrested and charged by the police.

Upon returning to the United States, a professor in one of your criminal justice classes asks you to complete a written report on your experience.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

1. Determine the pertinent demographic, social, political, and economic factors about your chosen country.

2. Examine the manner in which your chosen country’s criminal code would likely view the crime you witnessed. Provide a rationale for the response.

3. Choose two (2) individual rights that the United States grants criminal suspects, such as search and seizure, right to counsel, etc., and analyze the country’s perspective on each right. Provide support for the analysis.

4. Investigate the manner in which the police in your chosen country would likely treat the defendant. Provide justification for the response.

5. Classify the fundamental similarities and differences between the police culture in your chosen country compared to the United States.

6. Use at least four (4) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

· Compare and contrast American perspectives on criminal law with those of other countries.

· Evaluate the nature of comparative policing and global law enforcement cooperation.

· Analyze the role of procedural law in the four (4) major legal traditions.

· Use technology and information resources to research comparative perspectives in criminal justice.

· Write clearly and concisely about criminal justice topics using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.

In what ways did the writers use the outlines successfully in developing the papers?

Part 1:

Read “In the Swim” on pp. 217-218 and “Two Jobs” pp. 220-221 in your Student’s Book of College English,
Look particularly at the relations between the outlines presented and the essays themselves.
In 3-5 sentences, answer the following questions: In what ways did the writers use the outlines successfully in developing the papers? What suggestions can you make for improving the outlines? What suggestions can you make for improving the essays?

Determine the interval for the middle 68% of your sample data and relate this to the sample standard deviation.

Discussion: application of probability

Choose one of the following two prompts to respond to. In your two follow up posts, respond at least once to each prompt option. Use the discussion topic as a place to ask questions, speculate about answers, and share insights. Be sure to embed and cite your references for any supporting images.

Option 1:

Given this data set(Link:http://snhu-media.snhu.edu/files/course_repository/undergraduate/mat/mat240/mat_240_weather_data_set.xlsx) – from the NOAA for Manchester, NH, select a random month between January 1930 and December 1957. Begin with this month and analyze the next 25 data values (i.e. 2 years and 1 month) for the variable “TPCP” (See Second Tab in Data Set for variable descriptions). For example, if May 1955 is chosen as the starting month, then the “TPCP” data would be from May 1955 through May 1957. Using Excel, StatCrunch, etc., construct a histogram to represent your sample. Report the sample mean, median, and standard deviation as a part of your discussion of skewness.

Determine the interval for the middle 68% of your sample data and relate this to the sample standard deviation.

Comment on the similarities and differences between your sample data and that of your classmates. Why are there differences if the samples are drawn from the same population?

Option 2:

Suppose a professor splits their class into two groups: students whose last names begin with A-K and students whose last names begin with L-Z. If p1 and p2 represent the proportion of students who have an iPhone by last name, would you be surprised if p1 did not exactly equal p2?

If we conclude that the first initial of a student’s last name is NOT related to whether the person owns an iPhone, what assumption are we making about the relationship between these two variables?