information

So we’ve talked about this pesky definition problem that we’ve got. Information, assurance – and so on.

To see if we can work with the various definitions we have so far, I’d like you to try a bit of an opinion assignment. It is also your chance to look at some questions from a variety of different angles!

What systems (in the broad sense of that idea) do you worry about? Why? What about them feels missing?

First: What is it? What system that you use (or maintain, or operate, or know about) causes you unease or worry?

Second: What does it do? Why is important or significant? Why do you care about it?

Third: What pieces are a part of the system? (Remember, think big picture: for this discussion “system” can include processes, people, computers, links, networks, etc.!)

Fourth: What attributes (CIANA wise) are the basis of your concern? How would you categorize the worry (or worries) you have? Why do you worry?

You are welcome to be creative here. Your local dry cleaning firm or your apartment’s landlord all have various systems in place to try to control access to things

I’m expect about 2-3 single (so 4-6 double) spaced pages for this. Please make sure you discuss each question group/angle; straight out labeling which one you’re talking about is fine by the way!.