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Question 1: Most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) encrypt their traffic to make it secure. Imagine that you are working for a company that has asked you to examine the various types of encryptions. The company has asked you to choose the one you would recommend. 

VPNs are used to establish a secure remote connection.  Examine whether they are totally secure and if not, what additional features would make them so.  Would you use a VPN to establish a remote connection with the hypothetical company you are working for?  Why or why not? What type of encryption (encryption method, # of bits) would you recommend and why? Is there a standard for encryption on which you can rely?

Question 2: You are working with your project sponsor to decide on the optimal project management structure for an upcoming complex project that will involve over 100 members. The project is similar in complexity to the Marriott Hotel headquarters relocation project, described in the Washington Post article, "Marriott to Move Headquarters to Downtown Bethesda with $62 Million in Incentives."

The sponsor believes that a dedicated project team structure will not work. He has the same concerns about this structure that the author has noted. You are confident that this structure or a matrix structure will work for the project. Describe how you will reassure him that either structure will be successful.

Question 3: Please respond to one of the following:

Option 1: Think of a time when you communicated reflexively. What were the results? Share this story with your peers. Option 2: Think of someone who is a great communicator. What makes them skillful? What specifically do they do to project their professional presence? How have the techniques they use to communicate helped them accomplish their goals? How would communicating more skillfully help you in your own career? Provide a specific example.

Question 4: Please respond to the following: Part 1 Go to the course guide and review the requirements for the Strategic Communications Plan assignment due in Week 4. Provide a brief overview of your strategic communications plan. Include a short description for each of the following in bullet-point format:

The Purpose of the Communication.

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Your Goal. Audience. Key Message. Supporting Points. Channel Selection. Action Request.

Part 2 Review strategic communications plans from at least two of your peers. Provide feedback. Don't be afraid to challenge their assumptions, suggest new possibilities, and affirm their choices when those choices are good.