Assigned Readings:

Chapter 3: The Project Life Cycle (Phases)

Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter. Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

1. Are there any disadvantages to following a life-cycle approach to project management? If so, what are they and why?

20 points. All due time is Central Daylight Time (CDT) at the end of the day specified. 

This is the first async technical discussions. Students

does not allow to edit own published post, but can continue post in his/her own thread

must create a thread in order to view other threads in this forum.

can subscribe to threads, but not the forum as a whole.

Study 2020 and 2021 state of the cloud reports in “References” of “Course Information”. Each student

create a thread to discuss some points or ask questions after you have learned the reports and additional references by Thursday, May 20.

write the discussion based on your own understanding.

do not summarize the reports. Instead, try to discuss 1-2 points thoroughly and find additional references to support your discussion and statements. Please include the URLs to the resources. However, do not overwhelm.

ask questions or challenge your classmates, but make sure you response others’ discussion under your thread.

follow up post in at least 2 others’ threads by Sunday, May 23.

minimal 3 posts, 1 original post and 2 follow-up posts, for credits.

Discussion Rubric:

Initial Post (50%)

Demonstrates judgment: Full credit

Creates approximately 500 words

Followup Post (50%):       

Responds to at least two other students’ post and demonstrates judgment: Full credit

While two quality responses are the minimal requirement for full credit, the goal is to have interactive discussion. It is suggested to subscribe your own thread and also the ones you comment on.

Answer/follow up the discussion in your own thread if receiving questions/comments from classmates.

Write a 5 to 8-page persuasive paper (excluding cover and reference pages) that debates the value and ethical concerns of Psychological Profiling. Using critical thinking, construct a persuasive argument on why Psychological Profiling has value to the areas of society, police, courts, and corrections. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Psychological Profiling in these areas. Provide examples of ethical concerns in each of the four areas. Explain why there are ethical concerns in these areas and the approaches that can be used to overcome them. Identify an alternative path to these concerns that will stay within ethical guidelines. Provide examples to support your positions.

Note: This Assignment requires outside research. Use at least three credible sources beyond the text material and discuss how you evaluated the credibility of the resources used. You may consult the Library, the internet, the textbook, other course materials, and any other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style.

Case Project 5-1: 

Configuring Encryption in Word 2010The chief information officer (CIO) in your organization has expressed concerns about the use of encryption by employees. Currently, users encrypt Microsoft Word documents using the built-in encryption function. The CIO has been considering a third-party cryptographic product but needs more information about how Word encryption works before she can make an informed decision. You have been asked to write a two-page report that explains the extent to which the IT department can configure the cryptographic features of Word2010. What is the process involved in configuring encryption?

Case Project 5-2: Using DNSSEC You are employed by an e-commerce company as an assistant to the chief security officer. Your company has received a number of recent complaints from customers who have ordered products but have not received them. In addition, many of these customers have reported being victims of identity theft. Your company’s legal department has recommended that all departments study their practices to ensure that they are taking reasonable measures to prevent identity theft. The chief security officer believes that DNS cache poisoning attacks may be responsible for traffic being redirected from your company’s Web site to impostorWeb sites where customer information is then collected and misused. You have been asked to prepare a two-page report that explains how DNS cache poisoning attacks work and how the DNSSEC system can help to prevent these attacks.

Employee Engagement Survey Results

Imagine your health care organization conducted an employee engagement survey and received the results. 

Create a 3- to 4-page annual Action Work Plan. Your plan should:

• Define SMART goals, objectives, and strategies.
• Identify desired results.
• Define how success will be measured.
• Identify, analyze, and delegate tasks.
• List the tactics that will be used.
• Create a timeline of events.
• List expenses and create a budget.

Your plan is not limited to the above list.

Cite at least 3 reputable references to support your assignment 

will be run through a plagiarism checker.