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August 15, 2025

panama Mass Expulsions and Human Rights

1. How does the current event add to our understanding of human rights? How have the experiences of the community(ies) represented in the current event been represented (or not represented) in “official” human rights discourse to date? What has been/could have been done to address the human rights violations depicted in the current event?

2. Make specific connections between the current event and topics/events/ideas covered in lectures. You can cite the lecture using a parenthetical reference, ie (IS 16 Lecture, Title (from syllabus), date). anama Mass Expulsions and Human Rights

3. Make specific connections between the current event and key terms/concepts from the readings. Cite at least 3 academic articles (at least one from the syllabus, identified as “academic article”) to defend your position. You can use a parenthetical reference, i.e. (author last name, date, page #)

4. Make specific connections between the current event and other current or past human rights issues/news/events.

Respond to ALL 4 questions listed above. Use my lecture notes (linked below) and use evidence or quotes from class readings as references (attached on sweet study) to make connections with the current event and ideas covered in class and in the readings. DO NOT USE AI!!!!!!!!

Lecture notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nJghnXYoTPxyb8ywVMyg-VI-ms4w6pFo7cMj025kQW A/edit?usp=sharing

Class readings: anama Mass Expulsions and Human Rights

● use “human rights article” (attached in files). ● use “collective rights” (attached in files) ● Use

https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/04/24/us/panama-mass-expulsion-third-country-national s

https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/04/24/us/panama-mass-expulsion-third-country-nationals

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nJghnXYoTPxyb8ywVMyg-VI-ms4w6pFo7cMj025kQWA/edit?usp=sharing

https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/04/24/us/panama-mass-expulsion-third-country-nationals

How does the current event add to our understanding of human rights, and how have the experiences of the communities been represented in official discourse?, What has been/could have been done to address the violations?,
How does the current event connect to topics/events/ideas covered in lectures?,
How does the current event connect to key terms/concepts from the readings including at least 3 academic articles?,
How does the current event connect to other current or past human rights issues?

Answer:

1. Human Rights Understanding and Representation
The April 2025 Human Rights Watch report on Panama’s mass expulsion of third-country nationals highlights the tension between state sovereignty and international human rights obligations. The expulsions—often carried out without due process or individual asylum screenings—violate fundamental rights under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 1951 Refugee Convention. This event adds to our understanding by underscoring the persistent gap between “official” human rights discourse and on-the-ground realities for migrants. While international bodies speak of universal protections, the lived experie

August 15, 2025

Activism and Agency Intertwined

By Academic Wizard Blog

Activism and Agency Intertwined

Write a 1.5 pages up to 2 pages single-space final essay that brings 3 (you can do more if you wish) weekly themes together around the bigger theme of activism and agency. Make an original argument that ties them all together. To argue for something, you need to first argue against something. Activism is something we all admire (or denigrate) in society, but how is it tied to agency, the ability to shape one’s own life? Do people who have no/little agency have recourse to activism? Does activism deliver or provide much agency? Use themes and materials from the second part of quarter to discuss the activism/agency dyad. In terms of style, your essays are not simple compare papers (they said X and they said y). They are argumentative persuasive essays. You must make an original argument by juxtaposing weekly themes together. You don’t have to compare themes equally; you can prioritize one and use it to discuss the other theme, but the art and skill of writing requires deep analysis and argumentation logic that weaves things together. college-level writing takes practice. Theme 1: racism, sexualiTY, internationalism racism, sexualiTY, internationalism Use the reading “queering the color line within the color” Use lecture slides “lecture week 6 on japan” Theme 2: Palestine, activism, geopolitics Use the reading “spirit in opposition” Use lecture slides “week 8 on palestine” Theme 3: coloniality, authoritarianism, aesthetics Use the reading “Enmeshment aesthetics” Use lecture slides “week 9 on coloniality” Activism and Agency Intertwined

● USE QUOTES FROM THE 3 FILES OF THE READINGS THAT I ATTACHED. ● REFER BACK TO THE LECTURE SLIDES AND USE IDEAS FROM THERE

TOO. ● CITE PAGE NUMBERS AND CITE IN MLA FORMAT. ● DON’T USE AI. ● DON’T USE OUTSIDE SOURCES. Activism and Agency Intertwined

How is activism tied to agency, the ability to shape one’s life?,
Do people with little or no agency have recourse to activism?,
Does activism deliver or provide agency?,
How can themes of racism/sexuality/internationalism Palestine/activism/geopolitics and coloniality/authoritarianism/aesthetics be connected to this question?,
What original argument can be made by juxtaposing these themes?

August 15, 2025

Healthcare Technology for Mr. Jones

By Academic Wizard Blog

Healthcare Technology for Mr. Jones

Overview

Technology has become an essential part of healthcare. As a nurse, it is important to understand how technologies can impact various aspects of healthcare. To become knowledgeable about

the assorted technologies, you must first be able to identify them and describe their key features. This activity will guide you through the initial steps in choosing and evaluating a technology

for its potential impact on healthcare outcomes.

This assignment will help you with Project One, where you will be required to propose a current healthcare technology solution for a problem.

Scenario

Mr. Jones is a 72-year-old male who lives in a rural area more than an hour away from the nearest healthcare facility. After a motor vehicle accident, he was brought to the emergency

department of a regional hospital by emergency medical services (EMS). Mr. Jones was stabilized and evaluated, and it was determined that he needed to be transferred to the nearest level I

trauma center, where he was admitted for multiple surgeries. He was discharged to a rehab facility to continue his recovery. After his release from the rehab facility, he was scheduled for

several follow-up appointments. Because of the use of an electronic health record (ERH), each of the different medical departments had instant access to real-time information about Mr.

Jones’ personal health information. Consider other healthcare technologies that might have also been used to treat Mr. Jones.

Directions Healthcare Technology for Mr. Jones

Using the Module One Activity Template in the What to Submit section, identify and describe three different information and communication technologies that could have been used in the

scenario. Do not use the EHR as one of your choices. Use at least two scholarly, current (within the last five years) references to support your work. Specifically, you must address the

following rubric criteria:

1. Function: Describe the functions of three different information and communication technologies.

2. Application: Explain how each of the chosen technologies work.

3. Special features: Describe any special features of each of the technologies.

4. Uses: Explain how each technology is used in healthcare.

5. Rationale: Provide a rationale for using each information and communication technology in the scenario.

What to Submit

Submit your completed Module One Activity Template. Your submission should be a 2- to 3-page Word document with a separate reference page that is not part of the page count. Follow

APA Style standards for formatting and citing your sources.

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Module One Activity Rubric

Criteria Exceeds Expectations (100%) Meets Expectations (85%) Partially Meets Expectations

(55%)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(0%) Value

Function Exceeds expectations in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Describes the functions of

three different information and

communication technologies

Shows progress toward

meeting expectations, but with

errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 15

Application Exceeds expectations in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Explains how each of the

chosen technologies work

Shows progress toward

meeting expectations, but with

errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 15

Special Features Exceeds expectations in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Describes any special features

of each of the technologies

Shows progress toward

meeting expectations, but with

errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 15

Uses Exceeds expectations in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Explains how each technology

is used in healthcare

Shows progress toward

meeting expectations, but with

errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 15

Rationale Exceeds expectations in an

exceptionally clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or creative

manner

Provides a rationale for using

each information and

communication technology in

the scenario

Shows progress toward

meeting expectations, but with

errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 15

Clear Communication Exceeds expectations with an

intentional use of language that

promotes a thorough

understanding

Consistently and effectively

communicates in an organized

way to a specific audience

Shows progress toward

meeting expectations, but

communication is inconsistent

or ineffective in a way that

negatively impacts

understanding

Shows no evidence of

consistent, effective, or

organized communication

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Criteria Exceeds Expectations (100%) Meets Expectations (85%) Partially Meets Expectations

(55%)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(0%) Value

Scholarly Sources Incorporates more than two

scholarly, current (within the

last five years) sources, or use

of sources is exceptionally

insightful

Incorporates two scholarly,

current (within the last five

years) sources that support

claims

Incorporates fewer than two

scholarly, current (within the

last five years) sources, or not

all sources support claims

Does not incorporate sources 10

APA Style Formats in-text citations and

reference list according to APA

style with no errors

Formats in-text citations and

reference list according to APA

style with fewer than five

errors

Formats in-text citations and

reference list according to APA

style with five or more errors

Does not format in-text

citations and reference list

according to APA style

Total: 100%

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What are the functions of three different information and communication technologies (excluding EHR)?,
How does each chosen technology work?,
What special features does each technology have?,
How is each technology used in healthcare?,
What is the rationale for using each technology in Mr. Jones’ scenario?

August 15, 2025

Administration Approach to Cybersecurity

By Academic Wizard Blog

Administration Approach to Cybersecurity

Write a 5-page paper analyzing 2023’s National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP), which supports the NCS 2023, the Biden Administration’s approach to cybersecurity. Keep in mind that NIST recommends an approach to and best practices for cybersecurity. It is voluntary not a mandatory scheme. However, certain industries require the NIST approach. In addition, Congress has passed laws that mandate the NIST approach, especially for critical industries. A general outline is provided to provide a broad structure for the paper. You may use additional sections and add them to the paper. This is a lot of material, and the paper is brief. The idea is not to be overly comprehensive, but instead to convey that you understand and can clearly state what the NCS 2023 does, how it is expected to work, and to have you demonstrate your ability to analyze a policy and explain how it can be applied from a governance perspective.

Directions Administration Approach to Cybersecurity

In your paper, be sure to address each of the following prompts:

1. Explain your perspective on the NCSIP’s shift to partnering with and relying on the private sector. List 5 key elements of the plan and analyze them. Discuss whether you think this could be more or less successful than the federal government’s previous strategies, based on the elements in the plan and the articles written about it, that are in your resources. You will base your analysis on these, other resources you find and cite, and your experience if you are working in this field.

2. Explain what the NCSIP intends to accomplish and discuss how the private sector can improve the U.S. approach to governing privacy and protecting information. Explain how the transformational changes in technology that are occurring in cybersecurity will impact this strategy by choosing a topic in technology such as artificial intelligence, or digital identification, or the expansive use of mobile devices to provide an opinion on how technology influences how a policy is used.

3. Critique the evaluation of some authors of the NCSIP as a “game changer”; is their outlook too optimistic? Provide sources and rationale for your answer to that question. This means you read the articles provided here that discuss this topic and then support your opinion with information you cite from those articles, or other articles that you found through research.

4. Comment on how the NIST Framework improves the potential for the government or the private sector to manage and reduce cybersecurity risk. As an approach you can cite a section from the framework and explain how this supports risk management.

5. Write the paper with an organized, logical flow of information. Cite sufficient authoritative sources so that it is evident that your analysis is based on the documents provided other documents you find through your research. Please use a consistent citation style.

The format for this assignment is a formal research paper. As such, please follow these conventions:

· Include a title page, table of contents, introduction, and background.

· Cover all key topic areas listed in the prompt.

· Define each topic and support your analysis by paraphrasing, quoting, and citing the documents you read.

· Use a formal citation style of your choice. (APA7 citation style is recommended.)

Administration Approach to Cybersecurity

Follow the Rubric bellow to complete this

What is your perspective on the NCSIP’s shift to partnering with and relying on the private sector?,
What are 5 key elements of the NCSIP, and how do they compare to past federal strategies?,
What does the NCSIP intend to accomplish, and how can the private sector improve U.S. privacy and information protection?,
Is labeling the NCSIP as a “game changer” too optimistic? Why or why not?,
How does the NIST Cybersecurity Framework improve government or private-sector risk management?

August 15, 2025

Leadership Profile

By Academic Wizard Blog

Leadership Profile

The Leadership Profile assignment seeks to expose you to leaders that exemplify leadership qualities. This provides an opportunity to consider (if you have not already) the qualities of leadership with which you most identify.

Identify effective leadership traits. Search for a business leader that exemplifies the leadership trait. Identify the company and job title for each business leader. Include a description of how the leader exemplifies the leadership trait. Describe if the leadership trait inspires followership and why.

Leadership Profile

Questions:

What are effective leadership traits?,
Which business leader exemplifies a chosen leadership trait?,
What company and job title does the leader hold?,
How does the leader exemplify the leadership trait?,
Does the leadership trait inspire followership, and why?

Answer:
Effective leadership traits include integrity, vision, communication skills, empathy, adaptability, and the ability to inspire others. These traits enable leaders to influence their teams positively, drive innovation, and maintain organizational trust.

One example is Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. The leadership trait he most strongly exemplifies is empathy. Since becoming CEO in 2014, Nadella has transformed Microsoft’s culture from a competitive, siloed environment into one that values collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation.

Leadership Profile

Nadella’s empathetic approach is evident in his focus on accessibility in technology, his encouragement of a growth mindset throughout the organization, and his ability to listen to employees and customers to drive meaningful change. He openly discusses personal experiences, such as raising a child with special needs, which shape his belief that empathy leads to better products and stronger teams.

This leadership trait inspires followership because empathy creates trust and psychological safety. Employees are more likely to follow leaders who genuinely care about their well-being and understand their perspectives. Nadella’s leadership has not only revitalized Microsoft’s culture but has also helped the company become more innovative and profitable, showing that empathy can be both morally valuable and strategically effective.

References:
Gelles, D. (2022). The man transforming Microsoft. The New York Times.
Nadella, S., & Shaw, G. (2017). Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft’s Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone. Harper Business.

Leadership Profile

August 15, 2025

Big Five Overview

By Academic Wizard Blog

Big Five Overview

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

We often think about traits when we try to discuss personality. One the most widely used assessments of personality is The Five-Factor Model of Personality (the Big Five). Pick ONE of the following to discuss:

How was the Big Five developed?
How was the research done?
Why is it used so much, and why is it used for psychological research?

OR Big Five Overview

Take one of the online Big Five tests, such as the test available at outofservice.com. If you prefer not to use an online test, look at the Five-Factor Model list of high and low scores.
Which aspects can you relate to?
Summarize anything you wish about doing this exercise and the Big Five test.

You may report your results if you like, but this is not required.

Be sure to cite (in-text) and reference your sources.

How was the Big Five developed?,
How was the research conducted?,
Why is it used so widely?,
Why is it valuable in psychological research?,
What makes it reliable and valid?

Answer:
The Big Five personality model, also called the Five-Factor Model, was developed through decades of personality research using a lexical approach and factor analysis. Early work by Allport and Odbert (1936) identified thousands of personality-related words in the English language. The assumption was that important human personality differences are encoded in everyday language. Later, Cattell (1943) reduced the list through statistical methods, and researchers like Goldberg, Costa, and McCrae refined the structure into five broad dimensions: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

The research relied heavily on large-scale surveys, cross-cultural studies, and statistical modeling. Factor analysis consistently revealed the same five clusters across different samples, suggesting they are universal.

It is used widely because it is based on empirical evidence, shows high reliability, and can predict meaningful life outcomes such as job performance, relationship quality, and mental health. Its broad applicability makes it valuable in both applied settings (e.g., career counseling, organizational hiring) and academic research. Its validity is supported by consistent replication across cultures, languages, and age groups, making it one of the most robust frameworks in personality psychology.

References:
Allport, G. W., & Odbert, H. S. (1936). Trait-names: A psycho-lexical study. Psychological Monographs, 47(1), i–171.
Cattell, R. B. (1943). The description of personality. Psychological Review, 50(6), 559–594.
McCrae, R. R., & Costa, P. T. Jr. (1987). Validation of the five-factor model of personality across instruments and observers. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 52(1), 81–90. Big Five Overview

August 14, 2025

Remote Access Security Drivers

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Remote Access Security Drivers

Complete the following activity after reading Chapter 13, the Unit VI Lesson, and participating in the Unit VI Live Lecture.

You will develop a PowerPoint from the information below:

Summarize the content for the Unit VI Lesson in 2 to 3 slides. Next, create a slide for each numbered task below.

1. Identify and describe three key business drivers influencing remote access solutions and infrastructure. Why are these drivers critical to the development of a secure remote access strategy?

2. Explain two roles or functionalities of devices within a remote access infrastructure that you found particularly significant. Why did you choose these specific roles or functionalities?

3. What is one unresolved issue or question you have related to applying security best practices to protect the Remote Access Domain from threats?

Please use the speaker notes function to provide an explanation or justification for your answers on the slides. The presentation must have a title slide and a references slide. Your presentation must be at least five slides, not counting the title slide and references slide. APA Style must be used for citations and references

Remote Access Security Drivers

What are the key points from the Unit VI Lesson?,
What are three key business drivers influencing remote access solutions and infrastructure?,
Why are these drivers critical to developing a secure remote access strategy?,
What are two important roles or functionalities of devices within a remote access infrastructure?,
What is one unresolved issue or question about applying security best practices to protect the Remote Access Domain from threats?

Comprehensive General Response for PowerPoint Content

Below is the outline and suggested content for each slide, including speaker notes ideas so the presentation meets the assignment requirements.

Slide 1 – Title

Title: Remote Access Security Drivers and Strategies
Your name, course, instructor, date.

Slide 2 – Unit VI Lesson Summary (Part 1)

Slide Content (bulleted):

Remote access security is essential for modern business operations.
Growth of telecommuting and global connectivity increases risk exposure.
Remote Access Domain involves policies, authentication, encryption, and endpoint protection.

Speaker Notes:
Explain how the Unit VI lesson emphasizes that remote access is both an opportunity and a risk for organizations. Discuss the importance of aligning security protocols with business goals, and how effective strategies mitigate cyber threats like phishing, malware injection, and unauthorized access.

Slide 3 – Unit VI Lesson Summary (Part 2)

Slide Content:

Threat landscape is evolving rapidly with cloud services and mobile workforces.
Security frameworks like NIST provide guidance for risk assessment and control implementation.
Monitoring and continuous improvement are key for sustaining secure remote access.

Speaker Notes:
Detail the role of standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO 27002) in defining secure configurations. Mention the emphasis on layered security measures—firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), multi-factor authentication (MFA)—and how these form the basis for a strong defense posture.

Slide 4 – Three Key Business Drivers

Slide Content:

Workforce Mobility – Need for flexibility and productivity outside the office.
Cost Efficiency – Reduced overhead and improved resource allocation.
Business Continuity – Maintain operations during disruptions (e.g., pandemics, disasters).

Speaker Notes:
Elaborate on why each driver is critical. Workforce mobility allows access to talent globally but increases exposure to insecure networks. Cost efficiency drives the adoption of scalable remote access tools, but this must be balanced with investment in robust security. Business continuity ensures that critical functions remain operational even during crises, which is impossible without reliable, secure remote connectivity.

Slide 5 – Two Key Device Roles/Functionalities

Slide Content:

VPN Gateways – Secure encrypted tunnels for data transmission.
Multi-Factor Authentication Servers – Verify user identity through layered validation.

Speaker Notes:
Explain that VPN gateways create a secure communication channel between remote devices and corporate networks, reducing risks from interception. MFA servers add an additional authentication layer, preventing breaches due to stolen credentials. Both directly address confidentiality and integrity requirements.

August 14, 2025

NIMS in Disaster Response

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NIMS in Disaster Response

Response to natural and man-made disasters have changed quite significantly since the implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Provide an example of a recent natural disaster or terrorist attack that has occurred in your region in the last 10 years. In what ways do you think the implementation of NIMS shaped the responding organization’s response? What component of NIMS do you believe was the most helpful in the response to the incident you identified? Explain your rationale.

If you do not currently live in the United States, you may choose an incident in an area you have a connection to or one on which you are most informed.

TEXTBOOK

Oliver, W. M., Marion, N. E., & Hill, J. B. (2021). Introduction to homeland security: Policy, organization, and administration (2nd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781284205213

Title: NIMS in Disaster Response

Five Assignment Questions

What recent natural disaster or terrorist attack occurred in your region in the last 10 years?,
How did NIMS influence the responding organization’s approach?,
Which NIMS component was most helpful in the response?,
What is your rationale for selecting this component?,
How did the identified NIMS component improve coordination or outcomes?

Comprehensive General Response

In the last decade, one significant natural disaster that affected my region was Hurricane Ian in 2022, which caused widespread devastation across Florida. The Category 4 hurricane brought catastrophic storm surges, flooding, and wind damage, displacing thousands of residents and severely impacting infrastructure.

NIMS Influence on Response
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) played a critical role in shaping the response of agencies such as the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), FEMA, and local law enforcement. The system provided a standardized framework that enabled multi-agency coordination, clear role definitions, and streamlined communication channels. Because NIMS emphasizes interoperability, resources from federal, state, and local agencies were mobilized quickly without procedural confusion. This meant search-and-rescue operations, shelter management, and medical response could be executed in parallel rather than sequentially, reducing delays in aid delivery.

Most Helpful NIMS Component
The Incident Command System (ICS) was the most beneficial NIMS component in the Hurricane Ian response. ICS allowed different agencies—such as the National Guard, Coast Guard, public health officials, and utility repair teams—to operate under a unified command while retaining their specialized capabilities. This structure ensured that resources were prioritized appropriately, missions were assigned without duplication, and all responding units had real-time situational awareness.

Rationale
ICS was crucial because Hurricane Ian’s impact zones were widespread, requiring simultaneous responses across multiple counties. Without a unified command structure, there could have been conflicting orders, redundant resource deployment, or critical gaps in service delivery. By following ICS protocols, decision-making was centralized yet informed by on-the-ground operational data, leading to more effective evacuations, faster infrastructure restoration, and better coordination of volunteer organizations.

Improved Coordination & Outcomes NIMS in Disaster Response
The ICS component under NIMS facilitated joint briefings, real-time resource tracking, and centralized planning meetings. This level of coordination allowed emergency shelters to be stocked before residents arrived, rescue boats to be pre-positioned in flood-prone areas, and power restoration teams to work alongside public safety units without interference. Ultimately, this reduced response times and improved the efficiency of relief operations.

August 14, 2025

Azumer Water Security Plan

By Academic Wizard Blog

Azumer Water Security Plan

To be proactive, organizations need to have structures, processes, and plans in place to counter and respond to potential attacks and to deal with the consequences of successful attacks. A suitable security management plan and well-defined security goals that support the overall goals of the organization can ensure a reasonable level of business continuity, even in the case of security incidents.

In any organization, the individuals on the IT staff must work together to support the security goals of the organization. These individuals play significant roles in detecting and preventing security incidents before they occur. In the case of successful attacks, security management professionals are tasked with acting quickly to mitigate the attack’s effects.

In this assessment, you will refer to the attached “Case Study” document, which contains details regarding a security incident at a small non-governmental organization (NGO). In part I of this task, you will analyze the security incident and provide specific examples and details from the case study to support your risk assessment. In part II, you will create a plan to effectively address the aftermath of the incident and manage the NGO’s ongoing security risks.

Requirements

Part I: Incident Analysis and Response

A. Determine why the attack on Azumer Water’s infrastructure was successful, including two specific vulnerabilities that allowed the attack to occur. Provide details from the case study to support your claims.

B. Explain how Azumer Water’s operations and data have been compromised in the following areas:

• confidentiality, integrity, and availability

• PII (personally identifiable information)

For two of the claims, support your analysis using an industry-standard framework such as NIST or ISO 27002.

C. Identify a federal regulation this NGO violated, providing a specific example from the case study as evidence of Azumer Water’s noncompliance.

D. Recommend two immediate steps to mitigate the impact of the incident, using specific examples from the case study to justify how these steps would mitigate the impact.

E. Explain how having an incident response plan in place will benefit Azumer Water, using details from the case study to support your explanation.

Part II: Risk Assessment and Management Azumer Water Security Plan

F. Discuss two processes to increase information assurance levels within the organization and bring Azumer Water into compliance with the violated federal regulation identified in part C.

G. Recommend two technical solutions to counter the remaining effects of the attack in the case study and to prevent future attacks.

H. Recommend an organizational structure for IT and security management, including a logical delineation of roles and adequate coverage of responsibilities, to support the efficient discovery and mitigation of future incidents.

I. Identify two risks from the Azumer Water case study and address each of the following components for both risks:

Note: Refer to the “Risk Determination Template” for support with identifying and categorizing risks.

• threat event (risk management tier, threat event from the case study)

• threat source (type of threat source, threat source from the case study)

• threat source characteristics (capability rating, intent rating, targeting rating)

• relevance

• likelihood of attack initiation

• vulnerabilities and predisposing conditions

• severity rating and pervasiveness rating

• likelihood initiated attack succeeds

• overall likelihood

• level of impact (type of impact, potential impact to the organization from the case study, impact rating)

• risk rating Azumer Water Security Plan

• Discuss your risk management approach based on these risk categorizations

J. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

K. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Reference List

National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2012). Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments (NIST SP 800-30 Rev. 1). https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-30r1

Supporting documents also attached

Why was the attack on Azumer Water successful, what two vulnerabilities enabled it?
How were Azumer Water’s operations and data compromised in terms of confidentiality integrity availability, and PII?,
What federal regulation did Azumer Water violate, what example from the case study shows this?
What immediate steps can mitigate the incident’s impact and how will they help?,
What processes, technical solutions, and organizational structures can address ongoing risks and prevent future attacks?

August 14, 2025

HR Data Repository Design

By Academic Wizard Blog

HR Data Repository Design

Imagine that you work for a consulting firm that offers information technology and database services. Part of its core services is to optimize and offer streamlined solutions for efficiency. In this scenario, your firm has been awarded a contract to implement a new personnel system for a government agency. This government agency has requested an optimized data repository for its system, which will enable the management staff to perform essential human resources (HR) duties along with the capability to produce ad hoc reporting features for various departments. They look forward to holding data that will allow them to perform HR core functions such as hiring, promotions, policy enforcement, benefits management, and training.

Instructions

Using this scenario, write a 3–4 page paper in which you:

Determine the steps in the development of an effective entity relationship model (ERM) diagram and determine the possible iterative steps and factors that one must consider in this process, with consideration of the HR core functions and responsibilities of the client.
Analyze the risks that can occur if any of the developmental or iterative steps of creating an ERM diagram are not performed.
Select and rank at least five entities that would be required for the development of the data repositories.
Specify the components that would be required to hold time-variant data for policy enforcement and training management.
Diagram a possible 1:M solution that will hold salary history data, job history, and training history for each employee through the use of graphical tools. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length. HR Data Repository Design
Plan each step of the normalization process to ensure the 3NF level of normalization using the selected five entities of the personnel database solution. Document each step of the process and justify your assumptions in the process.
Diagram at least five possible entities that will be required to sustain a personnel solution. (Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.) The diagram should include the following:
- Dependency diagrams.
- Multivalued dependencies.
The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. Include charts or diagrams created in any chart or drawing tool with which you are familiar. The completed diagrams or charts must be imported into the Word document before the paper is submitted. HR Data Repository Design
What are the steps in developing an effective entity relationship model (ERM) diagram including iterative steps and factors for HR core functions?,
What risks can occur if developmental or iterative steps in creating an ERM diagram are skipped?,
Which five entities are most important for the development of the data repository, how should they be ranked?,
What components are needed to hold time-variant data for policy enforcement and training management?,
How should the normalization process be planned to ensure the database reaches Third Normal Form (3NF)?

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