Assignment 1 (25%)  Instruction Sheet This is an individual assignment, topics covering Competency 1 – Perform a Category Sales Analysis and Present Findings on Performance.   You are the team leader of a department in your store and have been given the company’s sales reports from the company’s system. o Assess the performance of store…

Individual Assignment Preparing financial statements and analyzing the implications for a business INTRODUCTION The individual assignment involves traditional accounting cycle basics (journal entries and adjusting entries) in a setting that is more realistic than typical textbook problems. Please read all the instructions carefully, especially the requirements on page 3. Deliverables: Please submit your completed excel…

Problem Set (50 marks) [This problem set contributes 25% to your overall mark in this course.] [You should answer all the questions.] Question 1 – Investment Evaluation (15 marks) Rust Industrial Systems Company is trying to decide between two different projects. a. Project A requires an initial investment of $320,000 in equipment, has a four-year…

There are many recommendations, guidelines, and best practices for firewall management. Some argue that an operating system’s host firewall software may offer sufficient security. Therefore, they suggest, all options should be evaluated before discounting the operating system’s host firewall software. List and explain five typical firewall guidelines or best practices. Select two of the best…

Network or host-based intrusion detection systems (IDS) and network or host-based intrusion prevention systems (IPS), along with firewalls, represent some of the tools available to defend networks and keep them secure. As you progress through the various labs and readings in this course, keep these fundamental security concepts in mind. Complete the following for both…

Introduction The process of implementing security frequently opens one’s eyes to other forms of security not previously considered. In this two-part assignment, you should experience just that. This assignment focuses on a model of implementing security in layers, which, in many cases, requires a network that is designed accordingly. The specific course learning outcome associated…

For this discussion: Examine two advantages and two disadvantages for both hardware and software firewalls. Explain whether you recommend a hardware or software firewall. Provide the rationale for your response. Consider the importance of your home or personal network security. Discuss where to use a firewall to secure a home office. Provide a rationale for…

Introduction In this assignment, you will assume the role of an ethical hacker tasked by law enforcement to infiltrate the network of a business known to engage in illegal activities. The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is: Conduct activities to protect IT assets and infrastructure from threats and improve incident response strategies.…

Attacks on business networks and hacking in general are consistent topics in today’s news. There are also many different types of infrastructure attacks—for example, malware, insertion, and buffer overflow. Please respond to the following for this discussion: Explain how you expect this course will help you move forward in your current or future career. Examine…

Write a 2–3 page paper in which you: Recommend at least three specific tasks that could be performed to improve the quality of data sets using the software development life cycle (SDLC) methodology. Include a thorough description of each activity per each phase. Recommend the actions that should be performed to optimize record selections and…