Throughout this unit, we have discussed ways that illustrations can help to convey a point or to exemplify an idea that a writer is trying to communicate. No doubt, you find yourself in situations all the time in which you must use illustrations. Think about a time when you conveyed a point to someone—a friend, relative, coworker, or colleague—and used an

exceptionally apt illustration to drive home a point. You can also write about a time that someone provided you with an enlightening example that crystallized an idea for you. You might also choose to write about how you use illustrations in your daily life. Do you use illustrations to teach others? How have you used examples to win an argument, teach your child a difficult lesson, or to explain a problem?In what ways are illustrations a part of your daily interactions with others?

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The security consulting firm that you work for has been awarded a contract to implement a new IT Security Infrastructure to secure the Information Technology data assets of a local government agency. This agency has many remote workers that are in the field and need to connect back to the agency’s system servers. The remote workers use a wireless network infrastructure to connect their electronic pads to servers located within the local government’s facility. The remote workers have needs to access property records, cite zoning violations electronically, and validate building permits. The public demand to expand IT services has grown faster than its ability to provide an adequately secured infrastructure. In fact, this government entity was previously featured on the news for having minimal security controls and methods for accessing property tax information of citizens. The inadequate security allowed many construction trade businesses to illegally access property records and zoning violations. Your role in this project is to enhance and optimize the security mechanisms for accessing these systems.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

• Create an information flow diagram, using Visio or Dia, which:
  • Illustrates how remote users will securely connect to the government agency’s network.
  • Illustrates the patch of network devices that data packets must travel to get from server to remote user’s device and back to server.
• Provide an equipment list of network security devices that would be needed to ensure the integrity and sensitivity of private information. In this list:
  • Propose at least two (2) vendor brands per each device and the associate costs required to procure these items.
  • Identify the functionality each device serves and the expected benefits the government agency should experience upon the successful installation of this equipment.
• Develop a maintenance plan that should be recommended to the government agency to ensure having the latest security measures available within the network in which you:
  • Describe the risks associated with not fulfilling the activities outlined within your maintenance plan.
  • Indicate specific activities, personnel / resources required, and frequency of execution.
• Recommend at least four (4) physical security measures that could be developed to ensure the electronic perimeter of electronic assets.
• Recommend at least two (2) physical security vendors that could achieve the four (4) security measures you identified. Justify your recommendations with your response.
• Evaluate and consider activities that the Human Resources Department could perform in order to complement and instill security from within the organization. Provide a rationale with your response.

Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), must follow APA. Include charts or diagrams created in Visio or one of its equivalents such as Dia. The completed diagrams / charts must be imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted.

*Please read all instructions carefully and complete assignment correctly. Please include references and all work in APA.*

Assignment 1: A Methodical Review

Using the Argosy University online library resources, locate a research study related to forensic psychology. Present an analysis of the article by addressing the following points:

• Provide a brief overview of the problem being studied, the research design, and the participants being used for the study and the general findings of the study.
• Identify the research question, independent variable, and dependent variable.
• If you were the researcher conducting this study and found that you were not familiar with the particular research population, what steps would you take to prepare yourself to conduct the research with this population?
• Was any deception used in this study? If so, why was this deception necessary? If not, do you think that the study would have benefited from any kind of deception?
• What steps did the researcher take to protect his or her participants?
• What are the limitations of the study’s design and/or implementation?
• If you were the researcher, would you have conducted this study the same way in relation to ethics and protection of the participants? If not, what changes would you make?

Post your response in a minimum of 300 words.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

While responding to classmates, offer suggestions, ideas, and evaluative comments.

Submission Details:

• By the due date assigned, post your responses to this Discussion Area.
• Through the end of the module, respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. While responding, compare the similarities and differences between what you have constructed and what your classmates have.

The final project for this course is the creation of an IT systems development paper and presentation. This is a group project. You and your group will work on all
of the aspects to implementing a new or updated information system into a business from a project management perspective. Your group can choose a real-life
implementation of one of your companies or use a scenario provided of a company thinking of implementing a new system.
Your group will have to consider all aspects of an IT systems development project for your company, including an overview, an implementation plan for the IT
system, a timeline and resources, and a risk management plan for your organization. Your role is to oversee this new system implementation from a management
perspective while keeping in mind your learned knowledge of IT in this course.
This project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final
submissions. The milestones are due in Modules Three, Five, and Seven. The final project submission consists of a group paper due in Module Nine and a group
presentation due in Module Ten.
This project will demonstrate your knowledge of the steps needed to implement a new information system into a business. To successfully complete this project,
you will be expected to apply what you have learned in this course and should include several of the following course outcomes and learning objectives:
 Understand the role of information systems in today’s business environment
 Gain an overview of information technology
 Appreciate contemporary approaches to building information systems
 Describe basic principles of information systems
 Work cooperatively in a group to integrate the concepts learned
Requirements
Your final project must consist of the following elements (Address each element fully; do not answer the questions in list format):
I. Overview (2–3 pages)
a) Provide an overview of your company and the systems development project. Describe the industry you are working with.
b) Conduct a needs analysis and a systems audit:
i. Why do you need a new system?
ii. How does the current system work? Do you currently use any software or hardware?
iii. What are the goals you are trying to achieve with the new system (e.g., increase efficiency, improve organization, reduce cost, reduce
error)?
c) Comment on the scope of the project. How do you think it will achieve the goals set forth?
II. IT Implementation Plan (3–4 pages)
a) Systems Analysis (Note that depending on your project, not all of the below questions will apply)
i. What hardware and software are needed?
ii. How many users will this affect?
iii. Is this a global solution?
iv. What kinds of tools will be used for development?
v. Can an existing platform (network, servers, computers, etc.) be reused?
vi. Is a database needed? If so, which one will you consider? Why?
vii. Is this a new software application, or will it be replacing an existing one?
viii. Will you purchase an off-the-shelf product? Will it be beneficial to build a specific system?
b) Systems Design and Development (Note that depending on your project, not all of the below questions will apply)
i. If you are going to purchase an off-the-shelf product, describe how it will be implemented into your current system.
ii. If you are going to build a system, will it need programming?
iii. How will your IT system connect to your current system? Will you need to obtain additional hardware?
iv. What reporting is needed?
v. Is additional training needed internally?
vi. Is there ample staff, or will consultants be needed?
c) Testing
i. Will a standard testing mechanism be used, such as use cases?
ii. At what point will the users be involved in the testing?
iii. Who will sign off on the testing?
iv. Will there be a development and production environment?
d) Training
i. Who needs to be trained?
ii. When will the training take place? Where?
iii. Will special applications be needed for training (customized training videos, web videoconferencing, consultant training)?
e) Implementation
i. What is the implementation schedule?
ii. Will you use a sample test or a prototype?
iii. What strategy will be used for implementation (a full roll-out, a phased approach)?
iv. Who needs to sign off before the system goes live?
f) Maintenance
i. Who is responsible for ongoing maintenance?
III. Project Plan (2–3 pages)
a) Timeline for the Implementation Plan
i. What is the timeline for the project?
ii. What are your major milestones and deliverables?
iii. Use a visual timeline or a Gantt chart or PERT chart (Figure 14.5)
b) Resources
i. What resources will you need (both products and services)?
ii. Will you use an internal team?
iii. Will you need a systems analyst, systems designer, programming, or an entire consulting team?
iv. Will you outsource implementation and training (hire a consultant)?
IV. Organizational Change (2–3 pages)
a) Risk Management
i. How will this affect your company (loss of staff, convincing stakeholders of the impact)?
ii. What are some of the areas of risk for your project?
iii. What is your contingency plan?
Milestones
Milestone One: Topic
In Module Three, groups will submit their topic for the project. One group member should submit your group’s topic via the discussion board. No two groups
should have the same topic. This is not a graded forum, and students do not need to reply to posts.
Milestone Two: Project Update
In Module Five, your team is responsible for a final project update. This should consist of a one-page summary of your progress and include the summary of your
company, your needs analysis, and your systems analysis. One representative from your team should submit the final project update. This milestone is graded for
submission, and feedback must be incorporated into your final paper.
Milestone Three: First Draft
In Module Seven, the first draft of your final project is due. One representative group member should submit the draft. This milestone is graded for submission,
and feedback must be incorporated into your final paper.
Final Submission: Final Paper
In Module Nine, your final paper is due. The paper should be 10–12 pages, not including cover page and resources. One group representative should submit the
group’s final draft of the paper. This submission is graded with the Group Paper Rubric.
Final Submission: Final Presentation
In Module Ten, your final presentation is due. This presentation should consist of 8–10 slides and summarize your paper. For tips on creating your presentation,
see Principles of an Effective Presentation. One representative group member should submit the presentation for grading. This submission is graded with the
Group Presentation Rubric. The final presentation should also be submitted to the Module Ten discussion forum

In the United States, companies of all sizes, especially those with more than 15 employees, must adhere to nondiscrimination practices. Even if the company is so small that some of Title VII doesn’t apply, it is incumbent upon the leader to be familiar with federal anti-discrimination laws, including those relevant to gender, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, and disabilities.

Instructions:

Choose one of these discrimination cases to research and evaluate:

• Calibuso et al. v. Bank of America Corp. et al (Links to an external site.). (2013)
• EEOC v. Alliant Techsystems (Links to an external site.) (1998)

In a well-written paper, address the following topics/questions about the case you chose:

• Describe the nature of the case, including the parties involved, and provide a summary of the facts in the case.
• Identify which anti-discrimination laws were violated in the case, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, EPA, IRCA, ADA, or GINA.
• Evaluate the seriousness and scope of the discrimination.
  What could have been done to prevent the discriminatory practices in the first place? Provide specific action steps you would recommend.
• Explain the relevant laws in light of their historical context and why they were enacted. How do these laws protect the offended workers in this case?

Paper Requirements:

• Your paper should include an introduction and a conclusion, and should be 3-4 pages long, not including the required title and references pages.
• Incorporate two scholarly references that are not required readings for this module.