1500 word paper on cloud security
Research Assignment 2
Due April 10
Research and write a 1500 word paper on cloud security based on the following web site: https://www.trustedcomputinggroup.org/solutions/cloud_security - This site provides eight (8) white papers related to this topic. Start by reviewing these papers. Answer the following questions in your research:
· Have cloud security standards emerged?
· Are there any encryption standards associated with storing files in the cloud?
· What are the latest technologies used to secure data in the cloud?
· What is meant by seamless security in the cloud?
· How does enterprise IT policy need to change to support cloud security?
· How are performance objectives for cloud security measured?
· Have tools that help users assess cloud security been developed?
Ensure you list your resources.
The rubric for this assignment follows:
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CATEGORY |
23-25 pts per category - Above Standards |
19-22 pts per category - Meets Standards |
15-18 pts per category - Approaching Standards |
0-15 pts per category - Below Standards |
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Description of Topic and Main Points |
The writing assignment names the topic and outlines the main points to be discussed. All research questions answered and discussed in detail. |
The writing assignment names the topic. All research questions answered. |
The writing assignment outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic. Most research answers addressed in discussion |
The writing assignment does not outline the main points to be discussed and does not name the topic. Some of the research topics are discussed. |
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Support for Position |
All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that illustrate how the presented information relates to the essay topic. |
Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that illustrate how the presented information relates to the essay topic. |
At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that illustrates how the presented information relates to the essay topic. |
No evidence or examples are provided and it is unclear how the presented information relates to the essay topic. |
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Reflection |
Reflection is specific to the topic; all ideas are clearly stated & relate to essay topical area. How this topic reflects on you or society is addressed in detail. |
Reflection is specific to the topic; most ideas relate to essay topical area. How this topic reflects on you or society is included. |
Reflection on topical essay is vague; ideas are general but relate to essay topical area. Reflection is identified, but not discussed with enough clarity. |
The reflection on the topical essay is missing. |
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Composition |
Good grammatical sentence structure. No misspelled words. Resources identified and documented in APA. |
Acceptable grammatical structure. No misspelled words. Resources identified. |
Poor grammatical structure. Minimum misspelled words. . Unacceptable resource (e.g. Wiki). |
Poor grammatical structure. Several misspelled words. Resources not identified. |