Module 4 – SLP
Virtual Teams and Protecting Information Assets
Start by reading the articles below on the massive hack that is thought to have been done by the Russians into government and companies worldwide. It is believed that Back Doors are implanted in these systems and are capable of bringing down infrastructure such as the flow of money in the Federal Reserve. As firms and governments move to the digital enterprise model, such a hack can bring down critical systems. With employees working remotely, if the digital infrastructure is hacked, then business will come to a standstill.
Massive SolarWinds hack has big businesses on high alert – CNN
SolarWinds Hack Leaves Critical Infrastructure in the Dark on Risks – Bloomberg
Dissecting The SolarWinds Hack For Greater Insights With A Cybersecurity Evangelist (forbes.com)
As noted before, if you don’t really pay attention to this material, it’s really unlikely that you can write an acceptable paper on the topic below, let alone an exceptional one. We spend quite a lot of time trying to identify useful sources for you that bear on our topics for analysis; while we strongly encourage you to conduct your own further research and identify additional useful sources, this should be an add-on to the basic material rather than a substitute for it.
SLP Assignment
As an IT manager develop a plan of action for how to approach this cyber threat. ,How would you set up a defense to prevent the Back Door being engaged?, Develop a plan of action in 2-3 pages for how to address this possible hack at your firm. ,This can be done as an action plan with a bulleted list to show the order in which actions need to occur.,
SLP Assignment Expectations
Length: Follow the number of pages required in the assignment excluding cover page and references. Each page should have about 300 words.
Assignment-driven criteria (14 points): Demonstrates clear understanding of the subject and addresses all key elements of the assignment.
Critical thinking (6 points): Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem. Shows analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of required material. Conclusions are logically presented.
Scholarly writing (3 points): Demonstrates proficiency in written communication at the academic level of the course.
Assignment Organization (3 points): Assignment is well organized and follows the required structure and organization of the assignment.
Citing and using references (4 points): Uses relevant and credible sources to support assertions; uses in-text citations; properly formats references.
Please use Trident’s Introduction to APA for proper formatting and style.
Module 4 – Resources
Virtual Teams and Protecting Information Assets
Required Reading
Murray, B., Dulebohn, J. H., & Stone, D. L. (2022). Managing team centricity in modern organizations (1st ed.). Information Age Publishing, Incorporated.
Mortensen, M.,& Hadley C. (2020). How to prepare your virtual teams for the long haul. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/05/how-to-prepare-your-virtual-teams-for-the-long-haul
Alexander, A., De Smet, A., & Mysore, M. (2020). Reimagining the post pandemic workforce . McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/reimagining-the-postpandemic-workforce#
Managing Virtual Teams from LinkedIn Learning
Leveraging Virtual and Hybrid Teams for Improved Effectiveness from LinkedIn Learning
Leading Remote Projects and Virtual Teams from LinkedIn Learning
Ocker, R. J., & Fjermestad, J. (2008). Communication differences in virtual design teams: Findings from a multi-method analysis of high and low performing experimental teams, ACM SIGMIS Database, 39(1), 51-67. Available from ProQuest in the Trident Online Library.
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