Assignment - Case Study: Why Does Cryptographic Software Fail?
Read the case study, Why Does Cryptographic Software Fail? A Case Study and Open Problems. Conduct research in the StrayerUniversity Library, as well as on the Internet to research The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) data breach. Also, research the results that multiple organizations have experienced when they have implemented cryptographic software.
Write a 3 to 4 page paper in which you:
• Examine two major mistakes the Office of Management and Budget made with cryptographic software. Recommend two actions that companies can take in order to avoid these common mistakes and vulnerabilities with cryptographic software.
• Briefly describe the OMB and its experience with cryptographic software. Analyze the organization's actions (or lack thereof) following the mistake or vulnerability.
• Provide your opinion on the OMB's actions or plans to correct the mistake or vulnerability to avoid it from reoccurring. If the OMB has not corrected or does not have a plan to correct the mistake or vulnerability, suggest one action that it should take in order to correct the mistake or vulnerability. Provide a rationale for your response.
• Examine the most common results that the OMB has experienced when they implemented cryptographic software. Speculate on two reasons why organizations see such results. Provide a rationale for your response.
• Use at least three quality references in this assignment.
Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
• This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course.