Information Systems

Share your findings regarding the preferences and configuration options in Wireshark. This doesn’t require a reference. OERs Wireshark User’s Guide. (n.d.). Retrieved from: https://www.wireshark.org/docs/wsug_html_chunked/index.html Petters, G. (2020). How to Use Wireshark: Comprehensive Tutorial + Tips. Retrieved from: https://www.varonis.com/blog/how-to-use-wireshark/ Orgera, S. (2020). How to Use Wireshark: A Complete Tutorial. Retrieved from: https://www.lifewire.com/wireshark-tutorial-4143298 HowtoGeek. (n.d.). How to Use Wireshark to Capture, Filter, and Inspect Packets. Retrieved from: http://www.howtogeek.com/104278/how-to-use-wireshark-to-capture-filter-and-inspect-packets/

gent Based Modeling can be used for introducing new technologies and for policy making and policy review. Research and select an article (dated within the last 3 years) discussing the use of agent-based modeling(ABM). Using at least 300 words, discuss the article you found and specifically describe how agent-based modeling (ABM) was used for simulating the actions and interactions of autonomous agents (both individual or collective entities such as organizations or groups) with a view to assessing their effects on the system as a whole.  

 Review the Siemens AG case study.  Note the importance of understanding the interrelationships amongst all the senior leaders at every location.  Pay special attention to Figure 8.1 and Figure 8.2. Note how the corporate CIO should engage with each of the regional leaders.  Why is this important? Discuss the differences between software development and methods.

Scenario Due to the Always Fresh expansion, management wants additional network controls to protect its growing network. Tasks Consider the Windows servers and workstations in the domains of a typical IT infrastructure. Based on your understanding of network security controls, recommend at least four possible controls that will enhance the network’s security. Focus on ensuring that controls satisfy the defense-in-depth approach to security. Summarize your network security controls in a summary report to management. You must provide a rationale for your choices by explaining how each control makes the environment more secure.

Complete a Physical Security Assessment (internal and external) of your place of work or living area.  If you use your work area make sure you inform the Security Manager to get permission as to what you are doing. If you live in a gated community inform the security guard of your activities. Refer to your text on the importance of Lighting and Access Control and be sure to cover the salient issues discussed in the text.

Discuss the importance of where the information systems function is placed and the various types of users of information systems. Review the section on dealing with multiple locations and outsourcing.  Review figure 7.2 and note how virtual team communications further reiterates the importance of this model. What type of IT user are you? Take a look at the five types of technology adopters and then write a one-page summary of where you think you fit in this model.

For this assignment, review the attached research article “Cyber Security and the Internet of Things: Vulnerabilities, Threats, Intruders and Attacks” and evaluate it in 2 pages or less (700 words), using your own words, by addressing the following, What did the authors investigate, and in general how did they do so?, Identify the hypothesis or question being tested, Summarize the overall article. Identify the conclusions of the authors: indicate whether or not you think the data support their conclusions/hypothesis, consider alternative explanations for the results. Provide any additional comments pertaining to other approaches to testing their hypothesis -logical follow-up studies to build on, confirm or refute the conclusions The article you use must be at least 3 pages long and be a primary or original research article: The relevance or importance of the study, The appropriateness of the experimental design. When you write your evaluation be brief and concise, this is not meant to be an essay but an objective evaluation that one can read very easily and quickly. Also, you should include a complete reference (title, authors, journal, issue, pages) and a photocopy of the article when you turn in your evaluation.

APA format is required – Your paper must be supported with appropriate APA-formatted citations that match full references at the end of the paper. Include headings in your paper for each question–DO NOT just restate the question as your heading–use unique headings identifying the content topic. Each section should be at least 2-3 paragraphs in length. Referring to chapters 2 and 3 of the Langer (2018) text specifically regarding IT organization and strategy, review and compare the two sources below and then address the following questions in your paper: Overby, S. (2017, October 27). Anatomy of an IT strategic plan in the era of digital disruption. Retrieved from https://www.cio.com/article/2437285/anatomy-of-an-it-strategic-plan.html Lindros, K. (2017, July 31). What is IT governance? A formal way to align IT & business strategy. Retrieved from https://www.cio.com/article/2438931/governanceit-governance-definition-and-solutions.html Identify and discuss 2 key issues identified in the articles regarding IT strategy in today’s business world, Discuss the need for alignment between business and IT strategy, Discuss the challenges in aligning business and IT strategy, Provide a concluding statement addressing your views on the value of IT strategic management and business alignment.

Microsoft Windows implements access controls by allowing organizations to define users, groups, and object DACLs that support their environment. Organizations define the rules, and Windows enables those rules to be enforced. Answer the following question(s): Do you think access controls are implemented differently in a government agency versus a typical information technology company? Why or why not? Do you think access controls differ among private industries, such as retail, banking, and manufacturing? Why or why not?

Some organizations prohibit workers from bringing certain kinds of devices into the workplace, such as cameras, cell phones, and USB drives. Some businesses require employees to use clear or see-through backpacks when carrying personal items. What other devices might not be allowed in certain facilities, and why would they be restricted?