Order ID |
53563633773 |
Type |
Essay |
Writer Level |
Masters |
Style |
APA |
Sources/References |
4 |
Perfect Number of Pages to Order |
5-10 Pages |
Description/Paper Instructions
Vulnerability Assessments of the Small Accounting Firm
Project instructions (should divide in three parts instruction below.)
You have been recently hired as a network security analyst for a small accounting firm. The firm realizes
that it needs help to secure its network and customers' data. With your background and skills, the firm is
looking to you to provide guidance. In addition to helping the firm secure its network, the firm requires that
you obtain your CompTIA Security+ certification within 60 days of being hired.
In addition to the owner, who serves as the overall business manager, there are about 20 people on staff:
➢ 10 accountants
➢ 3 administrative support specialists
➢ 1 vice president
➢ 1 financial manager
➢ 2 interns
There is also one IT support technician on staff, who has basic computer hardware and networking
knowledge. He has requested that the firm create a website, hosted internally, so that new customers can
get information about the firm. This will be important to remember as you complete your final project.
The firm has a simple network. There are 20 computers and two multipurpose printers. All computers and
printers are connected wirelessly to a NETGEAR MR814 device. This router is connected to a Motorola
SB3100 cable modem. Staff email accounts are set up through the company’s Internet provider.
Employees use a combination of Microsoft Outlook and standard web browsers to access their e-mail.
The owner uses his personal iPad during work hours to check and respond to email messages.
Prior to your hiring, the firm hired a network cabling contractor to run Cat 6 cables from the central wiring
closet to all offices and cubicles. The firm wants to move away from using wireless as the primary network
connection, but wants to keep wireless access for customers coming to the building. The technician who
did the wiring mentioned to your supervisor that he should look into setting up a Windows Server domain
to manage user access, instead of the current peer-to-peer network. He also recommended that the firm
invest in a managed switch and a firewall, and look into having some backups. The internal IT support
technician agreed with these recommendations but needs your help to implement them.
You’ve been asked to assess the current vulnerabilities and provide a recommendation to the firm’s
owner on how to better secure the network infrastructure. Now that you are aware of the firm’s history,
your assessment and recommendation should provide specifics about the network security settings that
must be implemented and the equipment that must be procured, installed, and configured. The firm’s
owner has a basic understanding of computing, so it is important that you explain the technical issues in
layman's terms.
In this learning demonstration, you will use TestOut Security Pro to help you understand how to identify
and assess network infrastructure and pass the CompTIA Security+ certification. In order to identify your
strengths and weaknesses, you will first complete the practice exam that will prepare you for the
certification. The learning materials within LabSim will help you understand the types of vulnerabilities
within a network and how to address them. As you step through each set of activities, you will submit a
Vulnerabilities Assessment and Recommendation Document in three parts. Use the results of the
certification practice exam you took at the beginning of the class to help guide you on which areas within
LabSim you should pay closer attention. You must complete all online labs in LabSim; these are the
activities with the computer mouse icon. Some of the other areas in LabSim are optional. You can
complete any or all of those if you feel you need to learn more about the topics.
There are nine steps in this project that lead you through each deliverable.
Templates.
Network Security Assessment
RUBRIC
QUALITY OF RESPONSE |
NO RESPONSE |
POOR / UNSATISFACTORY |
SATISFACTORY |
GOOD |
EXCELLENT |
Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. |
30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. |
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. |
50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. |
Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). |
Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. |
5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. |
10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. |
15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. |
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. |
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors |
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors |
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. |
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. |
Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. |
5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper |
7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. |
10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. |
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