Suppose you are a security director for a consulting firm that implements, secures, investigates, and supports point-of-sale (POS) for small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the retail industry. Read the article titled, “Verizon DBIR 2012: Automated large-scale attacks taking down SMBs” located at the following SearchSecurity link: http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com.au/news/2240147412/Verizon-DBIR-2012-Automated-large-scale-attacks-taking-down-SMBs.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

Evaluate the recent trend toward attacking small and medium businesses and identify the benefits that these types of businesses have which attract attackers.
Compare and contrast the digital forensic operations of small-sized companies to large companies in terms of costs, personnel, inexperience, naivety, etc.
Explain the common purpose of attacks on point-of-sale (POS) systems and identify why you as a security professional would have cause for concern for your customers’ POS systems.
Assess why and how these POS systems have become a prime target for hacking groups.
Examine the forensics challenges that exist for investigations on POS systems.
Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment other than the article linked above. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Outline system forensics issues, laws, and skills.
Describe and analyze practices in obtaining digital evidence.
Use technology and information resources to research advanced issues in computer forensics.
Write clearly and concisely about topics related to computer forensics planning using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions

Suppose you are a security director for a consulting firm that implements, secures, investigates, and supports point-of-sale (POS) for small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the retail industry. Read the article titled, “Verizon DBIR 2012: Automated large-scale attacks taking down SMBs” located at the following SearchSecurity link: http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com.au/news/2240147412/Verizon-DBIR-2012-Automated-large-scale-attacks-taking-down-SMBs.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

Evaluate the recent trend toward attacking small and medium businesses and identify the benefits that these types of businesses have which attract attackers.
Compare and contrast the digital forensic operations of small-sized companies to large companies in terms of costs, personnel, inexperience, naivety, etc.
Explain the common purpose of attacks on point-of-sale (POS) systems and identify why you as a security professional would have cause for concern for your customers’ POS systems.
Assess why and how these POS systems have become a prime target for hacking groups.
Examine the forensics challenges that exist for investigations on POS systems.
Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment other than the article linked above. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Outline system forensics issues, laws, and skills.
Describe and analyze practices in obtaining digital evidence.
Use technology and information resources to research advanced issues in computer forensics.
Write clearly and concisely about topics related to computer forensics planning using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions

Channel levels: Direct versus indirect distribution

Deliverable Length: 3-4 pages (body of paper) not including charts/table

Assignment Description

HowRu, a private card business and its subsidiary, have a 14% share of the greeting card market. The card business is subject to seasonal cycles, with sales being highest during the holiday season. For this assignment, please complete the following:

What steps can this company take to diversify its portfolio?
Define diversification and its necessity in risk management.
Discuss at least 5 steps to diversify the card business.
Please give at least 6 suggestions of how and where funds can be allocated for new investments.

Other Information (Helpful Information)

Instructor’s Comments:

Comments on IP3

IP3 is very broad. Here the word “portfolio” is not referring to a financial portfolio of bonds and stocks, etc. It is referring to the business portfolio of HowRu

It owns a big market share of a seasonal business, so you want to talk about managing its business risk.

Diversification is the key. So you need to define that.

You will need to decide how and where to diversify (other areas which are not that seasonal, or different patterns of seasonality), the 5 steps are the steps you take to make that diversification decision.

Once you have decided the diversification areas, you will need to invest in those areas.

The last question is about how you allocate your capital (new store? new shelf space? new employees? etc )

Note: You can also use financial derivatives to diversify

Assignment 3: LASA 1: Whole Foods Market, Inc. and MyAccountingLab

Review Whole Foods Market, Inc’s 2010 Annual report, company information and investor information(see the link: Whole Foods Market, Inc. Investor Relations in the webilography) and write a 5-7 page paper following APA guidelines which addresses the following:

Summarize the company’s financial performance for 2010. Do you think they satisfied stockholder expectations? Why or why not?
Explain three business risks or threats that might threaten Whole Foods ability to accomplish their financial goals for the next 3 years. Use examples and references to support your response.
Describe three examples of control activities Whole Foods Market, Inc. could use to minimize these risks.
What is your overall impression of Whole Foods Market, Inc.’s annual report? Is it a financial accounting document or a managerial accounting document? Who is the target audience? Did the annual report present a positive or negative image of the company? Provide support for your response

Write a 800 word paper using the information found in the CJi Interactive Multimedia and this week’s readings. Include the following in your paper:

A description of jail’s place in corrections and its role throughout history
A summary of the history of state and federal prisons
A comparison of the similarities and differences between security levels in jails, state prisons, and federal prisons
An explanation of factors influencing growth in jails, state prisons, and federal prisons

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Materials provided after hand shake

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that examines the purpose and history of penitentiaries. Include the following:

History of punishment
History of prison development
Comparison of the Pennsylvania system and the Auburn system
Impact and involvement of prison labor over time

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines

The final assignment for this course is a Research Paper. The purpose of the Research Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course.

Focus of the Research Paper

For your Research Paper, select one aspect of cultural diversity from the following list that you would like to study:

* (For improved memory and increased awareness, remember the mnemonic, GARREACS.)

Gender
Age
Race
Religion
Ethnicity
Ability
Class
Sexual Orientation

Once you have chosen one aspect of cultural diversity to study in depth, prepare a Research Paper with the following components:

Summarize the pertinent historical, political, social, economic and cultural factors related to your chosen aspect of diversity.
Consider and summarize any relevant developmental theory models related to your chosen aspect of diversity.
In regard to your chosen aspect of diversity, identify and evaluate the relevant laws or programs that have either helped or restricted access to care and support.
Evaluate how your chosen aspect of diversity, in combination with two other aspects of diversity, can lead to increased needs or issues. For example, if someone is female, African American, and lesbian, will there be additional challenges? Select any combination of 3 aspects of diversity to discuss.
Describe at least two resources currently available in your area for someone needing special services related to your chosen aspect of diversity.
Explain how your personal characteristics will either complement or conflict with this diversity issue. Consider your own biases and prejudices or those of your family of origin.
Discuss relevant concerns, cautions or insights necessary for you to be a culturally competent human service professional.

Writing the Research Paper

The Research Paper:

Must be eight- to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least seven scholarly sources.
Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Wri

Your fast-food franchise has been cleared for business in all 4 countries (United Arab Emirates, Israel, Mexico, and China). You now have to start construction on your restaurants. The financing is coming from the United Arab Emirates, the materials are coming from Mexico and China, the engineering and technology are coming from Israel , and the labor will be hired locally within these countries by your management team from the United States. You invite all of the players to the headquarters in the United States for a big meeting to explain the project and get to know one another. In preparation for the meeting, you want to avoid cultural silos, while ensuring all parties engage with each other. Answer the following questions in preparation:.

What do you know about these cultures—specifically their economic, political, educational, and social systems—that could help you in getting them together?
What are some of the contrasting cultural values of these countries?

As you begin to plan, you are concerned about some of the language barriers, particularly the fact that the United States is a low-context country, and some of the countries present are high-context countries. Furthermore, you only speak English, and you do not have an interpreter planned at this time. What strategy would you use to begin to have everyone develop a relationship with each other that will help ease future negotiations, development, and implementation? Address the following questions in your response.

How will this affect the presentation?
What are some of the issues you should be concerned about regarding verbal and nonverbal language for this group

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Assignment 1: Historical Transitioning and Growth of the U.S. Health Care System

Due Week 3 and worth 150 points

As a health administrator, your hospital has tasked you with reporting the general nature of health care administration to visiting stakeholders / shareholders. These stakeholders / shareholders are investors, but are not too versed in the significance of the U.S. health care system and its present position in social, financial, technological, and medical pioneering advances.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

Summarize key milestones involved in the past and present shaping and transitional dynamics behind changes in the present health care industry.
Evaluate the importance of financing and technology in health care. Provide examples to support your response.
Analyze the primary complexities and integrated social dynamics associated with changing demographics and emergent diseases (e.g., the complexities seen in the growing Latin and Asian populations, etc.).
Examine the major fluctuating and daunting challenges in health care management that mortality trends and an aging Baby Boom generation predicate.
Use at least four (4) recent (i.e., five [5] years), quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Describe the historical development, current structure, cost, impact of technology, and ways of conceptualizing the U.S. health care system.
Explain how changes in population, disease patterns, and trends affect the health care system.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in health services organization.
Write clearly and concisely about health services organization using proper writing mechanics.

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