Scenario: The overarching goal of the Information Assurance and Security organization is to protect the company’s electronic, physical, intangible, and people assets. You are the IAS analyst for XYZ company and have been tasked to develop and communicate a “defense-in-depth” strategy using various channels. A “defense-in-depth” strategy, according to Wikipedia, can be defined as “multiple layers of security controls (defense)” that are embedded throughout the information technology environment.
Using Figure 2.5, “Comparing Rich and Lean Communication Channels” (page 43 in Essentials of Business Communications), write a 3–4 page summary evaluating each type of the communication channel and the corresponding “defense-in-depth” security control method. For each channel, answer the following questions
- Explain the method of security control and the selected channel.
- What are the advantages for the selected channel and method?
- What are the disadvantages for the selected channel and method?
If applicable, provide in-text citations and references.
Assignment Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting. Length: Write 3–4 pages, excluding the references page. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
DUE: 03/18/2016 8pm Eastern Time
