saint com590 Assignment 7
COM 590
Assignment 7
Choose "one" of the following topics:
- Industrial Control Systems (ICS) /SCADA systems
- Cloud Computing
- Social Networks
- Mobile Computing
For that topic, list significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities and associated threats that would have the highest impact on service or users. For each vulnerability/threat combination, discuss why the probability of an occurrence is either high-medium-or low. For each combination, describe the policies and procedures that can most effectively manage that estimated level of risk. How is customer satisfaction affected by implementing each policy and procedure? Provide supporting examples from outside articles and literature.
Prepare your paper to the following format:
1. A single Word Document 5-7 pages (font size - Times New Roman 12)
2. Single spaced with one-inch margins on all sides
3. All citations and the reference list in the paper should be formatted in accordance with APA 6th edition (or later) guidelines
4. References are NOT included in the page count
Grading Rubric
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Criteria |
Needs Improvement |
Satisfactory |
Excellent |
Points |
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Content (80 pts) |
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Clarity of vulnerabilities |
Vulnerabilities and threats are not significant and/or related to the topic chosen. (0-15 points) |
Significant vulnerabilities and threats are listed and linked to the topic chosen. (16-17 points) |
Significant vulnerabilities are listed, and the linkage for each to the chosen topic is clearly explained. Several threats are also clearly linked to each vulnerability. (18-20 points) |
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Clarity of reasoning |
The reasoning presented is inadequate. (0-21 points) |
The reasoning for choosing high-medium-or low probability of occurrence is thoroughly explained. (22-23 points) |
The reasoning for choosing high-medium-or low probability of occurrence is thoroughly explained and supported through examples and/or cites to literature and research studies. (24-25 points) |
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Analysis of vulnerability/ threat combinations |
Policies are not linked to vulnerability/threat combinations, and/or reasons are not explained for mitigation or effects on customer satisfaction. (0-21 points) |
Policies are linked to vulnerability/threat combinations. Reasons are given for how each policy mitigates specified vulnerabilities for the chosen topic, and how customer satisfaction is affected. (22-23 points) |
Policies are linked to one or several vulnerability/threat combinations. Reasons are thoroughly explained for how each policy mitigates specified vulnerabilities and protects against a linked threat. Examples and/or research findings are used to explain how controls can also affect customer satisfaction. (24-25 points) |
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Quality of documented support |
The scope of the research presented in the paper is inadequate. Heavy reliance on short-cut reference material (e.g. Wikipedia, exam prep books, “Dummies” guides). (0-6 points) |
The discussion is based on a thorough review of the literature for recommended policy controls that reduce vulnerabilities and threats. (7 points) |
The discussion is based on a thorough review of the literature and includes several examples that support a clear analysis of the vulnerability/threat combinations and recommended policy controls. (8-10 points) |
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Form (20 pts) |
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Organization |
The organization of the content is confusing without clear transitions among subtopics. (0-6 points) |
The content is generally well organized with some improvement possible in transitions among subtopics. (7 points) |
The content is well organized with clear transitions among major subtopics. (8-10 points) |
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Writing style |
Writing does not meet graduate standards. Unacceptable number of errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or sentence structure. (0-2 points) |
Writing is acceptable, with a few errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and/or sentence structure. (3 points) |
Graduate-level writing is reflected throughout the paper, including accurate spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure. (4-5 points) |
_/5 |
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Use of proper APA formatting |
Unacceptable number of errors in citation identification and/or APA format. (0-2 points) |
Minor errors in citation identification and/or APA format. (3 points) |
In-text citations are in proper APA format and all sources are identified in the reference list and cited in proper APA format. (4-5 points) |
_/5 |
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TOTAL POINTS |
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Rating:
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Solution: saint com590 Assignment 7