Fundamentals of linear predictive modeling

Write a fully executed R-Markdown program and submit a pdf / word or html file performing classification task on the Binary response variable from the Santander Bank Case Study. Make sure to try various hyperparameters of the SVM algorithm to find the best available model.

You are required to clearly display and explain the models that were run for this task and their effect on the reduction of the Cost Function.

Points will be deducted in case you fail to explain the output. 

Week 1 Assignment – Introduction to Project Management Tools Activity

Overview

The purpose of this activity is to expose you to the Microsoft Project tool for the purpose of developing a project plan and Gantt chart for a hypothetical 30-day hobby project of your choice. Examples include building a deck, painting the garage, or planting a vegetable garden. Completing this activity will help to jump start your successful completion of the project deliverables throughout the course.

This activity consists of two parts:

Part 1: Project Introduction, or Project Plan

You will write a 3–5-page document outlining the project specifics, such as its key objectives and scope, functional and technical requirements, key components, etc.

Part 2: Gantt Chart

You will use Microsoft Project to create a Gantt chart for your hobby project. Download Microsoft Project to your computer if you don’t already have it installed and familiarize yourself with its features.

• Note: Microsoft Project is available at no cost to Strayer University students. For more information, refer to the left-hand menu option titled “Microsoft Azure for Education.” This information is also available via iCampus
• You are to create or assume all necessary assumptions to successfully complete this activity.
• You must submit both parts as separate files to the assignment area. Label each file name according to the appropriate part.

Instructions

Part 1: Project Introduction or Project Plan

Write a 3–5-page project plan in which you:

1. Document the hobby project’s key objectives and scope.
2. Develop the hobby project’s functional and technical requirements.
3. Design the hobby project’s components, including size, shape, and quality.
4. Implement the project according to the chosen design and components.

Part 2: Gantt Chart

Use Microsoft Project to create a Gantt chart identifying the major and minor tasks, illustrating dependency relationships between activities.

Formatting

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Note the following:

• The preferred method is for the project plan portion of your activity to be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
• Include a cover page containing the assignment title, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• You are not required to include a source list page for this introductory activity. You will, however, be responsible for citing sources and including a source list page for all of the course project deliverables

Research paper on robotics

Chapter 2 – Review of the Literature (6-8 pages) In this section, it is important to clearly identify the major areas on which you will need to focus your research in order to build a solid foundation for your study in the existing body of knowledge. The literature review is the presentation of quality literature in a particular field that serves as the foundation and justification for the research problem, research questions or hypothesis, and methodology. You will develop a more comprehensive review of the literature as part of your report. Chapter 3 – Approach/Methodology (1 – 2 pages) Describe how you plan to address your research problem and accomplish your stated goal. List the major steps that must be taken to accomplish the goal and include a preliminary discussion of the methodology and specific research methods you plan to implement. Although specific details are not required at this point, you must provide adequate discussion of the general process you will follow to implement your research methodology. Chapter 4: Findings, Analysis, and Summary of Results (2 – 4 pages) Chapter 4 includes an objective description and analysis of the findings, results or outcomes of the research. Limit the use of charts, tables, figures to those that are needed to support the narrative. Most of these illustrations can be included as part of the Appendixes. The following topics are intended to serve as a guide:  Data analysis  Findings & discussion  Analysis  Summary of results & discussion Chapter 5: Conclusions (2 – 4 pages)  Conclusions – Clearly state the conclusions of the study based on the analysis performed and results achieved. Indicate by the evidence or logical development the extent to which the specified objectives have been  6 accomplished. If the research has been guided by hypotheses, make a statement as to whether the data supported or rejected these hypotheses. Discuss alternative explanations for the findings, if appropriate. Delineate strengths, weaknesses, and limitations of the study.  Implications – Discuss the impact of the work on the field of study and its contributions to knowledge and professional practice. Discuss implications for future research.  Recommendations – Present recommendations for future research or for changes in research methods or theoretical concepts. As appropriate, present recommendations for changes in academic practice, professional practice, or organizational procedures, practices, and behavior.

Provide (2) 150 words substantive response with a minimum of 1 APA references for RESPONSES 1 AND 2 below. Response provided should further discuss the subject or provide more insight. To further understand the response, below is the discussion post that’s discusses the responses. 100% original work and not plagiarized. Must meet deadline.

RESPONSE 1:

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) may be getting more utilization over the last year and half than ever before.  Simply because it seems more and more people are teleworking due to COVID 19.  Some types of VPNs are Point to Point Tunneling Protocols (PPTP), OpenVPN and Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP).  All of these VPNs are utilized for the purpose of creating a secure tunnel or linkage from a private network to a public network.  This enables the user to send and receive data as if they were connected to a private network.

PPTP is one of the oldest versions of a VPN, due to it being one of the oldest versions it is also considered one of the more vulnerable VPNs.  The PPTP does offer quicker connection speeds than some of the other VPNs, but lacks some of the more secure features of modern modems.  The OpenVPN has grown in popularity as it is deemed almost unbreakable due to it’s strong encryption and authentication.  Lastly, the SSTP is popular due to it being compatible with most Microsoft applications.  The downside to the SSTP is it is proprietary property and developers do not have the underlying code.  However, this may not be a downside to Microsoft or Microsoft users as it could help enhance the security of the VPN.

Though VPNs are a means to secure data on a public network, anything that touches the internet is vulnerable to being hacked.  Some of the techniques used to circumvent VPNs are, malicious ads (bait and switch), login credentials and DDOS attacks.  Malicious ads can carry malware, if users are not able to identify the fraudulent add before clicking the add, malware could be loaded onto the machine.  Log-in credentials can stolen and used to connect to a VPN, again this is up to the user to secure their data, if users are careless with their passwords, VPN security can be circumvented.  Lastly, DDOS attacks can be utilized against VPNs, however depending on the type of VPN utilized a DDOS attack could be thwarted, but it is a technique utilized by havers. 

Overall VPNs are effective at thwarting most attacks to a network and are encouraged for use.

V/r

Jeff Cannon

https://www.technadu.com/can-vpn-be-hacked/45630/

https://www.netmotionsoftware.com/blog/connectivity/vpn-protocols

RESPONSE 2:

Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows for a private network connection over the Internet.  VPNs creates a secure tunnel for the transmission of network traffic.  There are two types of VPNs:  remote access and site-to-site. 

Remote access VPN allows users to connect via a secure VPN tunnel to access a private networks services and resources while off-site.  Remote VPNs also serve to bypass regional Internet restrictions by routing your connection using a different patch where those restrictions do not exist.

Site-to-site VPN or router-to-router VPN is used by larger companies that have satellite office in different locations.  Site-to-site VPN allows those satellite locations to connect to other sites within their network structure. 

Although VPNs are used to establish a secure connection over the Internet, they are still subject to security risks depending on the type of encryption algorithm used to secure the connection. Encryption of these tunnels can be broken is there are known vulnerabilities or if the encryption key is accessed by a bad actor.  The success of stealing encryption keys uses multiple tactics like trickery, computing power, time dedicated to breaking keys, and behind-the-scenes persuasion (VPN Mentor, 2021).  Another existing vulnerability for VPNs tracing of your location based on IP leaks via your web browser during the transmission network traffic.  

-Claudia 

References:

Geeks for Geeks. (10 April 2019).  Types of Virtual Private Network (VPNS) and it Protocols.  Retrieved 18 August 2021 from https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/types-of-virtual-private-network-vpn-and-its-protocols/

VPN Mentor (27 Jun 2021). Can VPNs Be Hacked? We Did The Research, Here’s the 2021 Guide.  Retrieved 18 August 2021 from https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/can-vpns-hacked-take-deeper-look/