Case Study: Security Policy
Review the Technology Use Policy for Strayer University and the Information Security Policies for Strayer University, The George Washington University, and Harvard University:
Strayer Universityhttp://strayer.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Student-Handbook/Policies-and-Procedures/Technology-Use-PolicyThe George Washington University:http://my.gwu.edu/files/policies/InformationSecurityPolicyFINAL.pdfHarvard Universityhttps://policy.security.harvard.edu/
Note: Include two (2) other websites published within the past [1] year in your references section. These two (2) websites do not count towards the required number of references.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
Use at least four (4) quality references published within the past [1] year in this assignment.Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources Case Study: Security Policy
Review the Technology Use Policy for Strayer University and the Information Security Policies
for Strayer University, The George Washington University, and Harvard University:
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Strayer University
http://strayer.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Student-Handbook/Policies-andProcedures/Technology-Use-Policy
http://my.gwu.edu/files/policies/InformationSecurityPolicyFINAL.pdf
https://policy.security.harvard.edu/
Note: Include two (2) other websites published within the past [1] year in your references
section. These two (2) websites do not count towards the required number of references.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
1. Explain the purpose of a university security policy and indicate the major reasons why
they are necessary. Provide your opinion as to whether a university security policy is
more or less important to have than a business security policy
2. Critique the level of completeness of the Strayer University Security Policy
3. Critique the level of completeness of the George Washington University Security Policy
4. Suggest one (1) additional policy or procedure for each university’s policy. Provide a
rationale for your response
5. Use at least four (4) quality references published within the past [1] year in this
assignment.
Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
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Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins
on all sides; citations and references must follow APA. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the
professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are
not included in the required assignment page length
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
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Examine the challenges of computer security, including different threats and types of
attacks
Use technology and information resources to research issues in cryptography
Write clearly and concisely about cryptography using proper writing mechanics and
technical style conventions
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper,
and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 110
Case Study 2:Security Policy
Unacceptable
Fair
Proficient
Exemplary
Criteria
Below 70% F
70-79% C
80-89% B
90-100% A
1. Explain the
purpose of a
university
security policy
and indicate the
major reasons
why they are
necessary.
Provide your
opinion as to
whether a
university
security policy is
more or less
important to have
than a business
security policy.
Weight: 25%
Did not submit or
incompletely
explained the
purpose of a
university
security policy
and did not
submit or
incompletely
indicated the
major reasons
why they are
necessary. Did
not submit or
incompletely
provided your
opinion as to
whether a
university
security policy is
more or less
important to have
than a business
security policy.
Partially
explained the
purpose of a
university
security policy
and partially
indicated the
major reasons
why they are
necessary.
Partially
provided your
opinion as to
whether a
university
security policy
is more or less
important to
have than a
business
security policy.
Satisfactorily
explained the
purpose of a
university
security policy
and
satisfactorily
indicated the
major reasons
why they are
necessary.
Satisfactorily
provided your
opinion as to
whether a
university
security policy
is more or less
important to
have than a
business
security policy.
Thoroughly
explained the
purpose of a
university
security policy
and thoroughly
indicated the
major reasons
why they are
necessary.
Thoroughly
provided your
opinion as to
whether a
university
security policy
is more or less
important to
have than a
business
security policy.
2. Critique the
level of
completeness of
the George
Washington
University
Security Policy.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or
incompletely
critiqued the
level of
completeness of
the George
Washington
University
Security Policy.
Partially
critiqued the
level of
completeness of
the George
Washington
University
Security Policy.
Satisfactorily
critiqued the
level of
completeness of
the George
Washington
University
Security Policy.
Thoroughly
critiqued the
level of
completeness of
the George
Washington
University
Security Policy.
3. Critique the
level of
completeness of
the Harvard
University
Security Policy.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or
incompletely
critiqued the
level of
completeness of
the Harvard
University
Security Policy.
Partially
critiqued the
level of
completeness of
the Harvard
University
Security Policy.
Satisfactorily
critiqued the
level of
completeness of
the Harvard
University
Security Policy.
Thoroughly
critiqued the
level of
completeness of
the Harvard
University
Security Policy.
4. Suggest one
(1) additional
policy or
procedure for
each university’s
policy. Provide a
rationale for your
response.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or
incompletely
suggested one (1)
additional policy
or procedure for
each university’s
policy. Did not
submit or
incompletely
Partially
suggested one
(1) additional
policy or
procedure for
each
university’s
policy. Partially
provided a
Satisfactorily
suggested one
(1) additional
policy or
procedure for
each
university’s
policy.
Satisfactorily
Thoroughly
suggested one
(1) additional
policy or
procedure for
each
university’s
policy.
Thoroughly
provided a
rationale for your
response.
rationale for
your response.
provided a
rationale for
your response.
provided a
rationale for
your response.
5. 3 references
Weight: 5%
No references
provided
Does not meet
the required
number of
references;
some or all
references poor
quality choices.
Meets number
of required
references; all
references high
quality choices.
Exceeds
number of
required
references; all
references high
quality choices.
6. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
formatting
requirements
Weight: 10%
More than 6
errors present
5-6 errors
present
3-4 errors
present
0-2 errors
present