Assignment 1: SABSA Model
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
- Explain the SABSA Model as it relates to IT strategic planning.
- You will identify four IT security controls for a given scenario.
Task
- The Security Strategy book discusses the Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture (SABSA) model on page 65 when it addresses business drivers.
- Research at least two additional sources of the SABSA model.
- Provide a 2-3 page paper explaining the model. Include at least one figure, diagram, or chart explaining it. You should address how it identifiers business drivers.
Assignment 2: U.S. Compliance Laws and Regulations
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
- Describe one of the laws impacting IT Strategy and Policy.
Task
- Chapter 3 of the Security Policy textbook discusses different laws related to IT Strategy and Policy.
- Pick one of the laws, regulations, or standards mentioned in the chapter and conduct additional research on it.
- Provide a 1-2 page paper explaining the law or regulation. You should address the following:
o What are the key concepts contained in the law / regulation?
o How does it impact an organization and its IT infrastructure?
o What policy, technical or procedural controls does the law / regulation require?
o Why those drivers are important for the business?
o How those drivers benefit the organization and help it meet its goals?
You may place both assignments in a single document.
Your writing must be professional with proper attention to formatting, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.