You have joined a company as a security consultant, discuss the
vulnerabilities of the company’s data and systems and propose a
plan to protect company assets.
What are the differences and similarities between security,
network security, and computer security in IT fields? Do the fields
cover clearly delineated areas, or is there considerable overlap?
Would you say that one of these areas is more technical than the
other two?
Discuss the differences between auditing and accounting. What
overlap in skills exists, if any, between auditors and accountants?
How do the responsibilities of auditors and accountants differ? How
are they similar?
Discuss the differences between the use of ACLs versus the use
of firewalls for network security. In what situations would the use
of ACLs be an advantage over using a hardware firewall?
Discuss the differences between an IDS and an IPS. Discuss
examples of organizations who might want to implement an IPS over
an IDS.
Discuss the differences between utilization and efficiency as
measures of system performance. Which (if any) is the most useful
measure for an operations manager? Why?
Describe and discuss the apparent differences between government
and business budget making.
Are there any similarities in their profit motives?
Provide at least two examples to support your perspective.