CMGT 433 Wk 5 Discussion – Security Policies

Post a minimum total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. For more information on what is considered a substantive response, please review the announcement on this topic.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

The software firm you have been working with these past few weeks determined that one of their vulnerabilities was the lack of a clear and concise security policy. Without a policy there is often an inconsistency in security focus by employees and management, with an increased risk for opportunities for security incidents.

Search the internet for two companies’ policies. Analyze the policies to determine commonalities. What would be your top three concepts that should be included in an organizational security policy mission statement? Explain your reasoning for your listed three concepts. How would this apply to the software consulting company? What is the difference between an internal policy and an external facing policy? How can you tell?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.