Biometric System Evaluation

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Identify the correct advantages of each biometric method
• Identify the correct disadvantages of each biometric method

Assignment Requirements

Read the worksheet named “Biometric System Evaluation” and address the following:

Using what you have learned about the biometric method, identify the correct advantages and disadvantages of each listed biometric type.

Respond to your peers with your point of view on their answers. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ original thread posts with between 100 – 150 words for each reply.  Make sure your opinion is substantiated with valid reasons and references to the concepts covered in the course. In addition, initiate a discussion with the students who comment on your answer.

Required Resources

• Worksheet: Biometric System Evaluation (ws_biometricsystemeval)

Self-Assessment Checklist

Use the following checklist to support your work on the assignment:

• I have engaged in a discussion of the assigned topics with at least two of my peers.
• I have raised questions and solicited peer and instructor input on the topics discussed.
• I have articulated my position clearly and logically.
• I have supported my argument with data and factual information.
• I have provided relevant citations and references to support my position on the issue discussed.
• I have compared and contrasted my position with the perspectives offered by my peers and highlighted the critical similarities and differences.
• I have solicited peer and instructor feedback on my arguments and propositions.
• I have offered a substantive and critical evaluation of my peer’s perspective on the issues that is opposite of mine, and supported my critical review with data and information.
• I have followed the submission requirements.

Do you believe that all data should be encrypted? Many computing professionals think this is a good idea. But a small number of computing experts feel that no data should be encrypted—that all data and software should be openly available to anyone who wants it. Explain your answer (whether you believe all data should or should not be encrypted).

Benchmark – Impact Analysis Part 1: Information Acquisition 

3.1: Examine the laws, regulations, and standards that organizations use to align with government requirements around cybersecurity best practices within their industry.

Select an industry of your choice and review its compliance requirements. Then, using a fictitious company that is just starting out, identify the essential elements of what is required to attain compliance or successful cybersecurity resilience. Within a report to the CIO, present this information from a legal standpoint making sure to address the following:

1. Identify any industry specific compliances that must be met (i.e., HIPAA, COPPA, DOD). Determine what overarching guidance they must comply with. Determine what overarching laws they must comply with.

2. Examine the requisite set of standards, frameworks, policies, and best practices most helpful in the development and implementation of the organizations objectives. 

3. Identify the organization’s critical data infrastructure assets (i.e., network, telecom, utilities, applications, computers and client data categories).

4. Identify human resources for technical, management and legal operations.

5. Identify requisite law enforcement entities required for reporting breaches to (i.e., local, state, and federal areas of compliance). 

Performance Level Ratings

Create a MS PowerPoint brief on the topic of Academic Integrity. 

1. Cover (Course, Student Name, Date)
2. Ideas/Concepts –
   Add graphics or screen captures if desired.
   One slide is dedicated to locating and listing at least three (3) UC resources that the university provides regarding writing assistance, avoiding plagiarism
3. Conclusion
   • A brief personal statement about your pledge to avoid academic dishonesty and what that means to you and the university (standards, morals, character, etc.)

Search UC website(s), Course Announcements for appropriate resources.  You may use the UC Library and other websites for this assignment.

Suggested Format:

Slide 1: Cover page

Slides 2-7:  Ideas/concepts – discuss academic integrity, e.g. the effects of dishonesty on the violator, the school, the original author, society, etc.

Slide 8: A brief personal statement about your pledge to avoid academic dishonesty and what that means to you and the university (standards, morals, character, etc.)

e.g  https://app.grammarly.com/  (provided by UC)

Slide 10: List 3 resources that the University of the Cumberland’s or other websites that provide information to help you avoid plagiarism.