This week, you will write a comprehensive APA analysis paper using all the knowledge you

have gained in HIS 2100. Use what you have learned from the READ and ATTEND sections

throughout the course (including Unit 5) and at least three scholarly sources to address the

topics mentioned below. Use in text quotes and do not self plagiarize from the previous

weeks. If you need support on how to formulate your APA analysis paper, you may refer to

your APA template under the Resource tab or contact the CPS librarians. Please refer to your

Rubric for guidance. Upon completion you will click on the Dropbox tab to submit

your paper for grading.

In our contemporary digital world, facts and data are everywhere. A study of our past is truly

valuable when we strive to gain, beyond rote facts, a deeper meaning from what has occurred

before our time in order to give understanding to the present. Considering the topics you

addressed in Units 1-4, along with topics from Unit 5 (economic challenges of the 1970s and

80s, the end of the Cold War, plans for democracy in the Middle East, and the “two Americas”),

analyze three topics in light of their value to our time.

 

Tips for Unit V and Closing Thoughts

Hello All,

We have reached the end of the race. I hope you have enjoyed the material. I have certainly enjoyed reading your insights and getting to know a number of you via texts, phone calls and emails.

As for Unit V Complete, I suggest reading your essay over before posting to ensure that you have “compared and contrasted” past and present with persistent themes in American history.  

Here are some topic tips.

Unit I calls for a discussion of Reconstruction, a period famous for both very hopeful examples of American ideals such as the14th and 15th Amendments as well as examples of America at its worst; the birth of the KKK comes to mind here, for example.  One theme of “compare and contrast” could be between the conditions and challenges faced by freedmen in the late 1860s with the conditions and challenges faced by many Americans of African descent today.

Another “compare and contrast” between Unit I themes and today would be the rise of labor unions.  Just recently, the workers at an Alabama Amazon location voted down the formation of a union.  Why?  How does their view differ with the views of many workers from the 1870s?

In Unit II we delved into the Progressive Era, a time of reforms to address social ills and capitalism’s excesses.  How do modern day progressive movements such as environmentalism or Black Lives Matter differ from earlier incarnations of American progressivism?  

In Unit III, we looked into the America First Committee and their desire for isolationism.  Here, the compare and contrast with contemporary American politics is obvious; the former president explicitly took on some of the same language as the first America First movement.

Unit III also focused on the Cold War. As most of you noted in your essays, that one came to an end in 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union. However, are we facing a new Cold War? Current relations between the United States and China are not good, and relations between the US and Russia are even worse.

Any of the five topics above would be a rich source of material to compare and contrast the American past with the American present.  Further, it is by no means an exhaustive list.  There are at least a dozen other topics we have touched upon that would be relevant.  Remember, however, that you need to focus on three. For the highest scores, make sure to bring in relevant historical context and support general points with specific facts along with your own analysis. 

It has been an honor to be your facilitator for US history, and I wish you all the best in your endeavors.

Provide (2) 150 words substantive response with a minimum of 1 APA references for RESPONSES 1 AND 2 below. Response provided should further discuss the subject or provide more insight. To further understand the response, below is the discussion post that’s discusses the responses. 100% original work and not plagiarized. Must meet deadline.

RESPONSE 1:

Threats targeting remote workers will increase, particularly if the work from home movement continues post-COVID. This in turn raises the threat against VPNs and cloud-based usage, such as overall misconfigurations, login/username/passwords issues, data retention and deletion concerns, etc. (StealthLabs, 2020).

Also, while not specifically network-focused, insider threats will potentially increase as well (which then takes advantage of network vulnerabilities). This includes unauthorized remote access (connecting unsecured mobile devices, for instance), utilizing misconfigured network weaknesses, and other vulnerabilities which lead to compromises and/or attacks (Hendry, 2021).

To remedy these two threats (and others), evolving technologies may be able to assist. For instance, artificial intelligence and machine learning can be used to analyze network traffic or user movements, and quickly alert security officials to anything unusual. Machine learning may also be able to proactively identify any threats prior to compromises even occurring (Brooks, 2020). Super computing or quantum computing will also eventually be used to better encrypt connections, files, etc. NIST is currently evaluating 65+ methods of post-quantum cryptography which may be used to secure systems in the future (Denning, 2019). On the flip slide, though, this technology can also be used by malicious actors to decrypt and attack systems.

Also, governance, risk and compliance (GRC) will help with all of these above, in that GRC outlines a way forward to protect systems from compromises. For instance, governance includes drafting policies and procedures to ensure data and network security. Risk is when an organization identifies specific threats and how to best remedy those vulnerabilities. And compliance works to ensure all users are adhering to the requirements implemented by the organization.

References

Brooks, C. (05 July 2020). Four Evolving Technology Areas of Smart Cybersecurity. Forbes. Retrieved 15 March 2021, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckbrooks/2020/07/05/4-evolving-technology-areas-of-smart-cybersecurity/?sh=462b067f68fc

Denning, D. (2019). Is Quantum Computing a Cybersecurity Threat. American Scientist. Retrieved 15 March 2021, from https://www.americanscientist.org/article/is-quantum-computing-a-cybersecurity-threat

Hendry, J. (2021). Ex-Contractor Accessed Vic Govt IT System 260 Times a Year After Leaving. IT News. Retrieved 15 March 2021, from https://www.itnews.com.au/news/ex-contractor-accessed-vic-govt-it-system-260-times-a-year-after-leaving-562038

StealthLabs (2020). Cybersecurity Trends in 2021 and Beyond. StealthLabs. Retrieved 15 March 2021, from https://www.stealthlabs.com/blog/top-10-cybersecurity-trends-in-2021-and-beyond/

-GRETCHEN

RESPONSE 2:

1. List your thoughts on what the future holds for network security threats (what they are, will they increase, decline, etc.).

Bigger and better Malware and botnets that attack in more sophisticated ways. Starting in the “Cloud” as businesses increasingly rely on various cloud services for managing their customer data, internal project plans and financial assets, we expect to see an emergence of attacks targeting endpoints, mobile devices and credentials as means to gaining access to corporate or personal clouds. It’s hard to predict what form future attacks will take – but we can imagine ransomware taking hostage not just your local documents, but any type of cloud-hosted data. These attacks may not require data encryption and could take the form of blackmail – threats of going public with your confidential data. Strong password and cloud data access policies are more important than ever, your security is only as good as your weakest point!

2. List any evolving technologies (new) that you are aware of that can help with the threats you listed.

The next generation of firewalls is a hardware or software-based network security system that is able to detect and block sophisticated attacks by enforcing security policies at the application level, as well as at the port and protocol level. Next-generation firewalls integrate three key assets: enterprise firewall capabilities, an intrusion prevention system (IPS) and application control. Like the introduction of stateful inspection in first-generation firewalls, NGFWs bring additional context to the firewall’s decision-making process by providing it with the ability to understand the details of the Web application traffic passing through it and taking action to block traffic that might exploit vulnerabilities. This is the single best example of what is evolving for network security a more intuitive firewall that has multi-levels of protection.

3. Explain how Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) will help with these matters, what part will they play (Chapter 15).

GCR when broken down its part plays an effective role in helpin shore up your network security. Governance makes sure that everyone from admins to users is following the security policy rules. Compliance makes sure your company is following all laws that apply to your business’s network, and finally Risk management. One of the foundations of any information security programs is a robust risk management practice. If you don’t identify your risks, how do you know which security technologies to deploy and where. All these put together create an equilibrium that keeps the network in good order.

Reference:

Steward, James M. Network Security Firewalls and VPNs. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2011. Print.

– MARIAH

Annotated bibliography on Nikola Tesla below are the instructions 

Instructions
Now that you have selected a topic for your final presentation, this week you will need to construct your annotated bibliography using APA style. For this assignment, you need to select a minimum of 8 sources that you plan on using for your presentation and then construct the annotations for each source. The concept of constructing a bibliography is certainly not new for most students, but you may not be as comfortable adding annotations to the bibliography entries.

After you select a source and reference it in APA format, construct the annotation for the source. The annotation is really just answering a few questions about the sources itself and once you answer these questions this part of the assignment almost creates itself. Answer the following 6 questions for each source:

1. Main purpose of the source
2. Intended audience for the source
3. Relevance to your topic (or explain why it was not relevant to your topic)
4. Author’s background and credibility
5. Author’s conclusions or observations
6. Your conclusions or observations

Writing Requirements (APA format)

• Length: 3-5 pages (not including title page or references page)
• 1-inch margins
• Double spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Title page
• References page (minimum of 8 scholarly sources)

 we are in week 5 attached is week 3 topic selection with answered questions 

Week 3

Topic Selection

Week 5

Annotated Bibliography

Week 6

Script

Week 8

Presentation

QuikTrip Case Study

Overview

Complete an analysis of QuikTrip. Assess the organizational layout, performance metrics, and the technology that is used to measure performance and connect with consumers.

Instructions

Using the QuikTrip case study, write a 6–7 page paper in which you:

Evaluate QuikTrip’s operations strategy and explain how the organization seeks to gain a competitive advantage in terms of sustainability.

Analyze how operation management activities affect the customer experience. Select two operation management challenges and provide the solutions for confronting them.

Examine QuikTrip’s value chain and evaluate its effectiveness to operations in terms of quality, value creation, and customer satisfaction.

Determine the different types of performance measurements that can be used to measure QuikTrip’s service-delivery system design. Select at least two types that can be applied and provide justifications for the selection.

Examine the different types of technologies applied to QuikTrip’s service operations and evaluate how the technologies strengthen the value chain.

Use at least two quality resources in this assignment that do not include the initial case study. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.

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. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Analyze the impact of operational strategies and practices on a business.

 

Research PaperBasic Requirements

•MLA format

•MLA in-text citations

•MLA Works Cited page

•Length: 7-10pages (minimum-maximum)

Source Requirements

•Three (3) outside sources(minimum)

Two must be written sources(paper-based or online book, journal article, web article, web page, etc.).

The third source(or any additional sources beyond the minimum written-source requirement) may be alternative sources, such as video, an image, a graphic, a personal interview, a chart, a table, etc.

Topic: The subject matter of your research is your choice. If you’re having difficulty coming up with an idea, keep in mind that it is best to choose a topic that interests you. We create better arguments and engage in stronger analysis when we write about a topic that is relevant to us .In the research paper modules, you’ll find resources and suggestions for how to develop a research paper topic.

 Purpose: Persuasive  

Deadline: Please see Canvas for submission instructions and deadline. Submission Guidelines: CANVAS UPLOAD ONLY

•Please save your document either in Word format (.doc or .docx) or pdf

.•I am not able to accept late research papers. 

Grading criteria

•Adherence to the conventions of formal academic writing

•Thesis development

•Academic essay structure

•Demonstrated awareness of purpose, audience, tone

•Quality and relevance of research sources

•Analysis

•MLA format(required to receive a passing grade)

•MLA Works Cited(required to receive a passing grade)

•MLA in-text citations(required to receive a passing grade

)•Grammar & punctuation