Week 6 discussion 3 different parts

CIS 435 Week 6 discussion

·         A common misconception with Mac OS X systems is that they are not as susceptible to viruses and malware as PCs and therefore do not require users to apply additional security measures. Discuss whether or not you believe this is true. Provide a rationale for your response.

·         Review current Mac security features from Apple’s website located at http://www.apple.com/macos/security, and read the article 10 Best Antivirus for the Mac at http://techtop100.com/9-best-antivirus-for-mac-do-macs-need-antivirus-best-free-mac-antivirus. Select two tools, and research their features, functionality, provided protections, mitigated risks, costs, and any other pertinent information. Evaluate the quality of at least two of the selected Mac security tools, based on their available features, functionality, provided protections, mitigated risks, costs, and any other pertinent information discovered in your research. Decide whether or not you would recommend either of the tools for a Mac user. Justify your response.

·         Any current topic or article related to penetration techniques.

·         The instructor insight

CIS 420

·         Review the source below.  Pay particular attention to the viruses and worms mentioned and the details surrounding its attack. Provide a brief summary, and discuss your thoughts on the severity of the threat, and how you would have dealt with the problem.

o    Original Source: Rowen, Beth. (2015) Cyberwar Timeline: The roots of this increasingly menacing challenge facing nations and businesses. Retrieved from  http://www.infoplease.com/world/events/cyberwar-timeline.html

·         Any current topic or article related to penetration techniques.

·         The instructor insight.

CIS 498

"Vendor Relationships and Marketing IT’s Value "  Please respond to the following:

·         Many organizations use information technology vendors to develop company solutions. Determine at least three (3) challenges associated with using vendors. Analyze the relationship between competitive advantage and vendor relationship management overall.

·         Specify at least three (3) approaches for marketing IT’s value. Propose (1) method for implementing each approach within an organization. Provide one (1) example of each approach to support your answer.