Discussion 1
Propose three ways to ensure that cooperation occurs across security functions when developing a strategic plan. Select what you believe is the most effective way to promote collaboration and explain why.
Explain what may happen if working cultures are overlooked when developing a strategy. Recommend one way to prevent working cultures from being overlooked.
Discussion 2
Provide three examples that demonstrate how security can be instilled within the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Provide two examples on what users may experience with software products if they are released with minimal security planning.
Suggest three ways that application security can be monitored and evaluated for effectiveness. Choose what you believe to be the most effective way and discuss why.
Discussion 3
Getting Thirsty
Water covers 75% of the Earth’s surface, but most of it contains high concentrations of salt and is unavailable. Desalination is expensive for developing countries, making that salt water unsuitable for consumption or irrigation. Consequently, access to fresh water is a growing issue as countries share the same water sources. This even has the potential to become an issue of national security.
Think of the issues that come from circumstances in which countries share the same water source. For example, consider disputes over the Jordan River between Jordan and Israel, or the Tigris River between Iraq and Turkey.
Now consider what would happen if your state or community had only limited fresh water access. How involved do you feel local governments should be in controlling water access?
