INF220: IS Principles ashford university week 4

Discussions

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1. Security in Business

   Respond to the following: “Security isn’t simply a technology issue, it’s a business issue.” Be sure to include business examples in your post. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.   

2. Supply Chain Management

   Supply chain management is less about managing the physical movement of goods and more about managing information. Discuss the implications of this statement. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

Assignments

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 Evaluating Security SoftwareIn a two-page APA formatted paper, provide analysis answering the following:Use the Web to research and evaluate security products from two competing vendors, such as antivirus software, firewalls, or antispyware software. For each product, describe its capabilities, for what types of businesses it is best suited, and its cost to purchase and install. Which is the best product? Why?