Security Paper -

For this 3-5 page paper, provide an overview of the need for and history of data security differentiate between logical and physical security, then describe the major data security products available today (on mainframes. networks and PCs), and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Select a current (past 5 years) news story about a security breach, briefly summarize it and explain how the event could have been avoided.

General Instruction for Written Assignments

Your written assignment is intended to test your understanding of important concepts and discover how to sharpen your intellectual skills of analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and application. The intent of the written assignment is to provide an opportunity to more fully describe, explain, and analyze the books and other sources.

Throughout this course there are four main resources that you can rely on that will enable you to successfully complete written assignments:

1. Empire State College's Library and Research Resources - link here for the web-based on-line Library's home page that can be reached any time of day or night

2. Writing Resource Center - link here for access to writing resources developed by Empire State College and the Genesee Valley Center Writing Program.

3. Empire State College's Wnters Complex - link here for writing tips and assistance

4. Research Tips for Distance Learning Students - link here for recommended resources for distance learners.

Please read the SONY Empire State College statement on Academic Integrity before submitting any work for this course. Be sure to cite any and all sources correctly so that your academic integrity is not called into question.