Discussion Question 1:
Explore the various data communication technologies you've learned. What are some things that stood out for you? What factors would you advise a company to consider when deciding on the way it connects to the Internet? How would you advice the CIO of a small, medium, or large company? Choose one and discuss the pros and cons of a couple of your selections.
Discussion Question 2: Cryptography Keys
Cryptography provides confidentiality, integrity authentication, and nonrepudiation for sensitive information while it is stored (at rest), traveling across a network (in transit), and existing in memory (in use). Cryptography keys play in the world of data security and are an extremely important security technology embedded in many of the security controls used to protect information from unauthorized visibility and use.
Let's say you work for one of the following types of industry:
• Manufacturing
• Government
• Research
• Service
• Consulting
After you choose one of the above, consider the three types of algorithms commonly used today. Which do you find to be the most secure? Which is the most complex? Which did you struggle to understand? What do you think you need to know as a manager in order to choose the right security systems for your company? Be sure to fully develop your responses and support your opinion with reasons from your study this week.
Discussion Question 3: "Booting Linux"
• The Grand Unified Bootloader or GRUB provides the user the choice to boot on multiple operating systems. In this discussion, discuss the following:
o Describe how GRUB V2 has improved the boot process for Linux.
o Then, explain the purpose of systemd and how it was implemented into the boot process.
o Lastly, using the Internet and your favorite search engine, search for a "systemd" controversy or an article about systemd. Then, summarize the article and explain why some Linux users are not satisfied with systemd. Provide the link to your article or any useful resources that explain the boot process.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.