W5: Technologies for Decision Making Graded Discussion:  Technologies for Decision Making Create a new thread and address the following discussion question. When we think about various technologies for decision making, there are many different types; however, when we focus in the realm of decision making, remember that many decisions we make are based on various data reports and raw data extracted from databases transformed into usable business intelligence.  Some business intelligence technologies are associated with the following: · Data Warehousing · Data Driven Dashboards · Ad Hoc Reporting · Data Discovery Technologies · Cloud Data Services Some example technology driven applications are associated with the following: · Microsoft Power BI · R Studio · IBM Cognos Analytics · Dundas BI · Oracle BI Based on the types of technology driven tools to support decision making, think about your current work environment or possibly think about the type of organization you would like to work for an its associated work environment.  Based on this, conduct some background research on a few technologies which supports decision making and compare these technologies and determine which would best support your chosen work environment and why? Discussion Expectations Please make sure to proof read your post prior to submission. They should be well written and free of grammatical or typographical errors. Initial postings are due by Wednesday. You are encouraged to post your follow-up comments to different students and you can do more than two if you want and these peer replies are due by Saturday.  Postings should include scholarly detail with research support where appropriate Important Reminder:  Assessment of discussion boards and other writing assignments account for 50% of overall grading and below are how grades will be assessed for this discussion board: Assessment Criteria Possible Points Points Earned Student included an initial posting 40 Student included at least two peer replies. 20 Content in student postings is of rich descriptive details supported with research to support and move discussion topics forward in a collaborative environment. 30 Student posted an initial posting by the Wednesday due date. 5 Student posted at least two peer replies by the Saturday due date. 5 Total Earned points 100 Comments:  Computer Security Fundamentals by Chuck Easttom Chapter 11 Network Scanning and Vulnerability Scanning * © 2016 Pearson, Inc. Chapter 11 Network Scanning and Vulnerability Scanning * Chapter 11 ObjectivesUnderstand how to secure a system Probe a system for vulnerabilitiesUse Vulnerability vulnerability scanning toolsEvaluate potential security consultants © 2016 Pearson, Inc. Chapter 11 Network Scanning and Vulnerability Scanning * Understand and be able to conduct basic system reconnaissance. Describe and use several port scanners. Understand how to derive useful information about a Web site from ...

1. W5: Technologies for Decision Making
Graded Discussion: Technologies for Decision Making
Create a new thread and address the following discussion
question.
When we think about various technologies for decision making,
there are many different types; however, when we focus in the
realm of decision making, remember that many decisions we
make are based on various data reports and raw data extracted
from databases transformed into usable business intelligence.
Some business intelligence technologies are associated with the
following:
· Data Warehousing
· Data Driven Dashboards
· Ad Hoc Reporting
· Data Discovery Technologies
· Cloud Data Services
Some example technology driven applications are associated
with the following:
· Microsoft Power BI
· R Studio
· IBM Cognos Analytics
· Dundas BI
· Oracle BI
Based on the types of technology driven tools to support
decision making, think about your current work environment or
possibly think about the type of organization you would like to
work for an its associated work environment. Based on this,
conduct some background research on a few technologies which

2. supports decision making and compare these technologies and
determine which would best support your chosen work
environment and why?
Discussion Expectations
Please make sure to proof read your post prior to submission.
They should be well written and free of grammatical or
typographical errors.
Initial postings are due by Wednesday. You are encouraged to
post your follow-up comments to different students and you can
do more than two if you want and these peer replies are due by
Saturday. Postings should include scholarly detail with
research support where appropriate
Important Reminder: Assessment of discussion boards and
other writing assignments account for 50% of overall grading
and below are how grades will be assessed for this discussion
board:
Assessment Criteria
Possible Points
Points Earned
Student included an initial posting
40
Student included at least two peer replies.
20
Content in student postings is of rich descriptive details
supported with research to support and move discussion topics
forward in a collaborative environment.
30
Student posted an initial posting by the Wednesday due date.
5

3. Student posted at least two peer replies by the Saturday due
date.
5
Total Earned points
100
Comments:
Computer Security Fundamentals
by Chuck Easttom
Chapter 11 Network Scanning and
Vulnerability Scanning
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© 2016 Pearson, Inc. Chapter 11 Network Scanning and
Vulnerability Scanning
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Chapter 11 ObjectivesUnderstand how to secure a system
Probe a system for vulnerabilitiesUse Vulnerability
vulnerability scanning toolsEvaluate potential security
consultants
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Vulnerability Scanning

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Understand and be able to conduct basic system reconnaissance.
Describe and use several port scanners.
Understand how to derive useful information about a Web site
from internic or the Netcraft Web site.
Know how to locate useful information about a system or
organization from Internet newsgroup postings.
Understand the use of vulnerability scanners.
Use port monitoring utilities.
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Vulnerability Scanning
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IntroductionSecure the system.
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Vulnerability Scanning
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The goals of the hacker and the network administrator have a
great deal in common.
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Vulnerability Scanning
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Basics of SecurityPortsProtectPoliciesProbePhysical
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Vulnerability Scanning

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The goals of the hacker and the network administrator have a
great deal in common.
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Vulnerability Scanning
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MBSAMicrosoft Baseline Security Analyzer
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Vulnerability Scanning
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The goals of the hacker and the network administrator have a
great deal in common.
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Vulnerability Scanning
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NessusPopular Vulnerability Scanner
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Vulnerability Scanning
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The goals of the hacker and the network administrator have a
great deal in common.
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Vulnerability Scanning

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Getting Professional
HelpCertificationEducationExperienceBackground Checks
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Vulnerability Scanning
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The goals of the hacker and the network administrator have a
great deal in common.
CertificationsCEHCISSPSecurity+Vendor-specific (Microsoft,
Cisco, and so on)GAIC
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Vulnerability Scanning
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Vulnerability Scanning
EducationComputer ScienceEngineeringComputer Information
SystemsSecurity Degrees
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Vulnerability Scanning
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Vulnerability Scanning
Background and ExperiencePrior Security ExperienceCriminal
Background CheckCredit CheckReferences Check
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7. Vulnerability Scanning
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Vulnerability Scanning
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Vulnerability Scanning
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SummaryInformation The more information you have about the
vulnerabilities and weaknesses of your system, the better
prepared you are to defend it.The more information the hacker
has about your system’s vulnerabilities and weaknesses, the
sooner it will be violated.The tools in this chapter are for the
network and security administrator and are to be used for legal,
not illegal, purposes.
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Vulnerability Scanning
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