Cumberlands Discussion Question 10: What to protect, why and how
(RS) Discussion Question 10: What to Protect, Why and How
Discussion Requirements
This discussion focuses on an insurance company that handles private medical data and accepts credit card payments for insurance premiums.
Tasks
Discuss why the following must be protected in this context (what are the risks):
- Network
- Servers
- Clients
- Other resources
- Information/data
What are ways in which each of the above items can be protected in this context?
Summarize your thoughts in a Microsoft Word document checking for spelling and grammar, then submit it directly (cut & paste) into the discussion thread. Respond to at least two other students’ views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their posts or to defend your post.
Required Resources
- Textbook and Internet
Submission Requirements
- Format: Please enter directly into the Discussion Question window
- Citation Style: Follow APA
- At least 300 words
- Spelling and Grammar count so I suggest you first type your post into MS Word and check for spelling and grammar. You can then cut & Paste into the Discussion Question thread.
Self-Assessment Checklist
- I described at least one risk to each of the listed entities.
- I described at least one method for protecting each of the listed entities.
- I responded to at least two other students’ views to engage in a meaningful debate regarding their choices or to defend my choices.