CMGT 431 Wk 2 Discussion – Secure Network Architecture

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. If postings only occur on 1 day instead of the required 2, the overall grade of the postings will be reduced by 10 points or 50% of the grade, whichever is less.

DQ Response Due Thursday(20 points) (2 Point late penalty applies for late submission.)

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words (Points may be deducted for short responses):

An organization’s success begins with building a strong, secure infrastructure, which includes the appropriate policies, procedures, and processes, as well as architecting a scalable, available, and secure network.

• Describe the critical components of a cybersecurity architecture. Be sure it provides defense to protect the organization’s data, network, and assets.
• Explain the function of each component and how each protects the organization.

Replies Due Monday (10 points each) (Not accepted late – postings after the week ends do not count toward the score.)

Reply to at least 2 posting. Be constructive and professional in your responses. Postings must be substantive.

Note: The Instructor will be posting messages relevant to the week’s objectives, but not necessarily related to the DQ, throughout the week in this thread. Questions may be included in these posts. Responding to these posts or answering the questions count toward your “Reply” requirement of two for the week.

Note: With very few and very specific exceptions, Discussion posts after the week ends will not count and will not be graded.

Copyright 2019 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Day 3 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

An organization’s success begins with building a strong, secure infrastructure, which includes the appropriate policies, procedures, and processes, as well as architecting a scalable, available, and secure network.

• Describe the critical components of a cybersecurity architecture. Be sure it provides defense to protect the organization’s data, network, and assets.
• Explain the function of each component and how each protects the organization.

Due Day 7

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.