Using Word or a Word-compatible word processor, submit the following deliverables. For written responses, each numbered answer should be 150-200 words (a nice paragraph) at a minimum, well-written (including proper spelling, punctuation, grammar), and cover the topic fully. Use a standard font (such as Arial or Calibri), font size 12, and double-space your answers. If you use information found outside of the text in your answer (this is highly encouraged), cite your source(s). Make sure to number your answers appropriately. If you are skipping an answer, number as usual and note “No Answer” or “Question skipped.”
Assignment Description
Assume you are a manager in the security department of a high-tech corporation. You are mentoring Mary, an entry-level network technician, who is considering a career change to specialize in security. She asks you for advice as to whether she should self-study to become a security professional or seek formal education, such as a degree in information security. What is your advice to Mary?
For this assignment, provide the following deliverables:
1.What is one advantage and one disadvantage to self-study to become a security professional?
2.What is one advantage and one disadvantage to formal education to become a security professional?
3.Which, do you feel, is the best approach to pursuing an information security position? Explain your position Part 2
Assignment Description
The following is a partial list of international and U.S. information security standards organizations. They develop and maintain standards that govern various aspects of computing and network communications.
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
For this assignment, provide the following deliverables:
1.For each organization listed above, describe one of their most significant or recent standards and one or more real-world implementations of that standard. (3 total answers)
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