Security in the work place is a major concern businesses must address to protect company data
Security in the work place is a major concern businesses must address to protect company data. In addition, to automated security, it is also the company’s responsibility to implement policies and procedures for the handling of data by company personnel. Students will research risks and threats to digital data and develop security policies all company personnel must be trained on and be held accountable to protect company data.
Assignment Steps
Resources:
- Internet search engine such as Google™, Yahoo!®, or Bing™.
- Microsoft® Word 2016
- Click the “File” tab, then “New” to search for Microsoft® Word Memo Templates
- Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: Module 1: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture
Note: This is a two-part assignment and students will submit two documents.
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Part 1 – Memo #1 on Challenges Businesses Have in Securing Data.
Memo #1 will be addressed to your company Chief Operating Officer.
Develop a 1,000 word summary describing the challenges businesses have in securing data in today’s technological environment and what businesses should do to mitigate or minimize risks:
- Include risks and threats of company data.
- What policies/procedures should be implemented for the handling of data to ensure data protection and business continuity?
- Include in text citations and references.
Use the following features of Microsoft® Word in your memo:
- A Microsoft® Word memo template.
- Either a bulleted or numbered list of the new security policies/procedures, and bold or changed font color so this list is highly visible.
- Highlight the effective date so it stands out.
- Insert an image that is relevant to the memo content. Images must also be cited and referenced.
View the SAMPLE APA-formatted Memo #1 under the Student Materials and feel free to follow the general format presented in the sample.
Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.
Follow the requirements in the Grading Guide under the Student Materials and in the Instructor Policies at the Class Home page.
Save the MS Word document file using the following file name format:
w2-bis221-memo1-StudentFirstLastName.doc (ex. w2-bis221-memo1-JohnDoe.doc)
or
w2-bis221-memo1-StudentFirstLastName.docx (ex. w2-bis221-memo1-JohnDoe.docx).
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Part 2 – Memo #2 on New Security Policies.
Develop a 150 to 175-word memo announcing the new security policies to all employees taking effect in one month following mandatory training. Search online for a Microsoft® memo template.
Create an eye-catching memo that is clear and to the point concerning the new security policies. APA formatting is not required for this part of the assignment.
Follow the requirements in the Grading Guide under the Student Materials and in the Instructor Policies at the Class Home page.
Save the Microsoft® Word® document using the following file name format:
w2-bis221-memo2-StudentFirstLastName.doc (ex. w2-bis221-memo2-JohnDoe.doc) or
w2-bis221-memo2-StudentFirstLastName.docx (ex. w2-bis221-memo2-JohnDoe.docx).
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Click the Assignment Files tab to submit both parts of your assignments.
Verify that the submitted MS Word document files are readable, correct and complete (immediately after submission
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