It is a priority that students are provided with strong educational programs and courses that allow them to be servant-leaders in their disciplines and communities, linking research with practice and

It is a priority that students are provided with strong educational programs and courses that allow them to be servant-leaders in their disciplines and communities, linking research with practice and knowledge with ethical decision-making. This assignment is a written assignment where students will demonstrate how this course research has connected and put into practice within their own career.

                                   Executive Program Practical Connection Assignment

Assignment:Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 3 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study. 

course name: Application Security 

Course Objectives

1.      Describe information systems security and the inherent security features of the Microsoft Windows operating system.

2.      Describe threats to Microsoft Windows and applications.

3.      Implement security controls to protect Microsoft Windows systems and networks.

4.      Explain the purpose of system baselines, profiling, auditing, and vulnerability scanning.

5.      Perform backup and restore operations.

6.      Explain the role of Microsoft Windows security administration, security policies, and monitoring.

7.      Apply system hardening techniques in Microsoft Windows.

8.      Describe techniques for protecting Windows application software.

9.      Perform incident handling by using appropriate methods.               

10.    Describe Microsoft Windows and application security best practices.

  Major Instructional Areas

1.      Microsoft Windows operating system

2.      Security controls and technologies

3.      Backup and restore operations

4.      Windows hardening strategies

5.      Incident response

Requirements:

Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.

Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.

Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.

Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment. 

You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace. 

This assignment is worth 5% of your grade.