Cyber Security Security Strategy Implementation Recommendations document 5-8 pages
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Provided an introduction or overview
10 points
Provided an excellent introduction to the report. Introduction was clear, concise, and accurate. Introduced the two defensive security strategies and how they will be used to defend the Information Technology enterprise from both internal and external threats and attacks. The introduction appropriately used information from 3 or more authoritative sources, i.e. journal articles, industry or trade publications, news articles, industry or government white papers and authoritative Web sites.
8 points
Provided an outstanding introduction to the report. Introduction was clear and accurate. Introduced the two defensive security strategies and how they will be used to defend the Information Technology enterprise from both internal and external threats and attacks. The introduction appropriately used information from 2 or more authoritative sources, i.e. journal articles, industry or trade publications, news articles, industry or government white papers and authoritative Web sites.
7 points
Provided an introduction to the report which identified the two defensive security strategies. The introduction appropriately used information from authoritative sources, i.e. journal articles, industry or trade publications, news articles, industry or government white papers and authoritative Web sites.
6 points
Provided an overview or introduction that was lacking in detail. Information from authoritative sources was cited and used in the overview.
4 points
Introduction was lacking required details and/or was not well supported by information drawn from authoritative sources.
0 points
The introduction and/or overview sections of the paper were off topic or the introduction was missing.
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Security Strategies Analysis
20 points
Provided an excellent analysis of the features, capabilities, and deficiencies for the two defensive security strategies listed in the assignment. Included a comparison of layered security vs defense in depth. Explained the benefits of implementing this defensive strategy (e.g. protection, detection, prevention of incidents caused by attacks). The analysis appropriately used information from 5 or more authoritative sources, i.e. journal articles, industry or trade publications, news articles, industry or government white papers and authoritative Web sites.
18 points
Provided an outstanding analysis of the features, capabilities, and deficiencies for the two defensive security strategies listed in the assignment. Included a comparison of layered security vs defense in depth. Explained the benefits of implementing this defensive strategy (e.g. protection, detection, prevention of incidents caused by attacks). The analysis appropriately used information from 4 or more authoritative sources, i.e. journal articles, industry or trade publications, news articles, industry or government white papers and authoritative Web sites.
16 points
Provided an analysis of the features, capabilities, and deficiencies for the two defensive security strategies. Mentioned layered security and defense in depth and provided some explanation of the benefits of this strategy. The analysis appropriately used information from 3 or more authoritative sources, i.e. journal articles, industry or trade publications, news articles, industry or government white papers and authoritative Web sites.
14 points
Discussed the defensive security strategies listed in the assignment. Used some information from authoritative sources, i.e. journal articles, industry or trade publications, news articles, industry or government white papers and authoritative Web sites.
9 points
Discussed defensive security strategies but, the analysis was weak or lacked detail and/or was not well supported by information drawn from authoritative sources.
0 points
A discussion of the defensive security strategies analysis was missing.
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Product Evaluations for Defensive Strategy #1
20 points
Clearly identified the products which are being recommended to implement the defensive security strategy. Provided an excellent discussion of how the selected products will support cybersecurity objectives by reducing risk, increasing resistance to threats/attacks, decreasing vulnerabilities, etc. Discussion provided five or more specific examples of how use of this product would positively impact cybersecurity for information, information systems, and/or networks. The discussion was supported by information drawn from authoritative sources.
18 points
Clearly identified the products which are being recommended to implement the defensive security strategy. Provided an outstanding discussion of how the selected products will support cybersecurity objectives by reducing risk, increasing resistance to threats/attacks, decreasing vulnerabilities, etc. Discussion provided three or more specific examples of how use of this product would positively impact cybersecurity for information, information systems, and/or networks. The discussion was supported by information drawn from authoritative sources.
16 points
Identified the products which are being recommended to implement the defensive security strategy. Provided a discussion of how the selected products will support cybersecurity objectives. Discussion provided at least one appropriate example. The discussion was supported by information drawn from authoritative sources.
14 points
Discussion provided some information about how the selected products could be used to support the defensive strategy. Mentioned information obtained from authoritative sources.
9 points
Discussed the selected products but the discussion lacked detail and/or was not supported by information from authoritative sources.
0 points
This section was missing or off topic (did not include product recommendations for the defensive strategy).
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Product Evaluations for Defensive Strategy #2
20 points
Clearly identified the products which are being recommended to implement the defensive security strategy. Provided an excellent discussion of how the selected products will support cybersecurity objectives by reducing risk, increasing resistance to threats/attacks, decreasing vulnerabilities, etc. Discussion provided five or more specific examples of how use of this product would positively impact cybersecurity for information, information systems, and/or networks. The discussion was supported by information drawn from authoritative sources.
18 points
Clearly identified the products which are being recommended to implement the defensive security strategy. Provided an outstanding discussion of how the selected products will support cybersecurity objectives by reducing risk, increasing resistance to threats/attacks, decreasing vulnerabilities, etc. Discussion provided three or more specific examples of how use of this product would positively impact cybersecurity for information, information systems, and/or networks. The discussion was supported by information drawn from authoritative sources.
16 points
Identified the products which are being recommended to implement the defensive security strategy. Provided a discussion of how the selected products will support cybersecurity objectives. Discussion provided at least one appropriate example. The discussion was supported by information drawn from authoritative sources.
14 points
Discussion provided some information about how the selected products could be used to support the defensive strategy. Mentioned information obtained from authoritative sources.
9 points
Discussed the selected products but the discussion lacked detail and/or was not supported by information from authoritative sources.
0 points
This section was missing or off topic (did not include product recommendations for the defensive strategy).
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Summary of Implementation Recommendations
10 points
Provided an excellent implementation recommendations section which clearly, concisely, and accurately summarized the product recommendations. Summarized the benefits to Sifers-Grayson of implementing the two defensive strategies (e.g. protection, detection, prevention of incidents caused by attacks).
8.5 points
Provided an outstanding implementation recommendations section which which clearly and accurately summarized the product recommendations. Summarized the benefits to Sifers-Grayson of implementing the two defensive strategies (e.g. protection, detection, prevention of incidents caused by attacks).
7 points
Provided an acceptable implementation recommendations section which which summarized the product recommendations and the benefits to Sifers-Grayson of implementing the defensive strategies (e.g. protection, detection, prevention of incidents caused by attacks).
6 points
Summary provided some information about the defensive security strategies and recommended products. Mentioned information obtained from authoritative sources.
5 points
Attempted to provide a summary but, did not mention recommendations or the summary lacked detail and/or was not supported by information from authoritative sources.
0 points
Summary of Recommendations was missing.
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Professionalism: Use of Authoritative Sources / Resources
5 points
Work contains a reference list containing entries for all cited resources. Sufficient information is provided to allow a reader to find and retrieve the cited sources. Reference list entries and in-text citations are consistently and correctly formatted using an appropriate citation style (APA, MLA, etc.). Five or more authoritative sources were used and cited.
4 points
Work contains a reference list containing entries for all cited resources. Sufficient information is provided to allow a reader to find and retrieve the cited sources. One or two inconsistencies or errors in format for in-text citations and/or reference list entries. Four or more authoritative sources were used and cited.
3 points
Work contains a reference list containing entries for all cited resources. Sufficient information is provided to allow a reader to find and retrieve the cited sources. No more than 5 inconsistencies or errors in format for in-text citations and/or reference list entries. Three or more authoritative sources were used and cited.
2 points
Work has no more than three paragraphs with omissions of citations crediting sources for facts and information. Work contains a reference list containing entries for cited resources. Work contains no more than 10 inconsistencies or errors in format.Two or more authoritative sources were used and cited.
1 point
Work attempts to credit sources but demonstrates a fundamental failure to understand and/or consistently apply a professional formatting style for the reference list and/or citations.
0 points
Reference list is missing. Work demonstrates an overall failure to incorporate and/or credit authoritative sources for information used in the paper.
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Professionalism: Organization & Appearance
5 points
Submitted work shows outstanding organization and the use of color, fonts, titles, headings and sub-headings, etc. is appropriate to the assignment type.
4 points
Submitted work has minor style or formatting flaws but still presents a professional appearance. Submitted work is well organized and appropriately uses color, fonts, and section headings (per the assignment’s directions).
3 points
Organization and/or appearance of submitted work could be improved through better use of fonts, color, titles, headings, etc. OR Submitted work has multiple style or formatting errors. Professional appearance could be improved.
2 points
Submitted work has multiple style or formatting errors. Organization and professional appearance need substantial improvement.
1 point
Submitted work meets minimum requirements but has major style and formatting errors. Work is disorganized and needs to be rewritten for readability and professional appearance.
0 points
No work submitted for this assignment.
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Professionalism: Execution
10 points
No formatting, grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors.
8.5 points
Work contains minor errors in formatting, grammar, spelling or punctuation which do not significantly impact professional appearance.
7 points
Errors in formatting, spelling, grammar, or punctuation which detract from professional appearance of the submitted work.
6 points
Submitted work has numerous errors in formatting, spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Work is unprofessional in appearance.
5 points
Submitted work is difficult to read / understand and has significant errors in formatting, spelling, grammar, punctuation, or word usage.
0 points
No work submitted for this assignment.
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