CMGT/431: Encryption Methodologies to Protect an Organization’s Data Paper

 Assignment Content

1. Companies are susceptible to losing customer data to cyber-attackers and human errors, so organizations must properly protect their data and network. 
   
   
   In this assignment, you will create an Encryption Policy for CIO review.  Choose an organization from the Health Care, Finance, or Education sector and use the organization you chose in the discussion Classifying an Organization's Sensitive Data.
   
   
   Write a 2- to 2½-page policy, and ensure you:
   
   • List the organization’s sensitive data that must be protected.
   • Complete a matrix that compares the asymmetric and symmetric encryption methodologies (PKI, TLS, SSL) for protecting data within the network.
   • Describe at least 2 primary threats that could compromise the organization’s data.
   • Describe how the encryption methodologies that should be implemented to protect the organization’s sensitive data.
   • Format your citations according to APA guidelines.