...agencies, while Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 was biased on physical and identification screening of individuals at U.S. border points with emphasis on air travel (Jordan, 2009). The former was established with the sole aim of strengthening CIA’s covert actions that leaned on espionage, while the latter was largely triggered by the September 11th terrorist attack. How do these executive and congressional orders affect intelligence activities? Executive and congressional orders affect intelligence through extending the responsibility and powers of the United States Intelligence Agencies (Chauhan, 2004). The orders further establish grounds that direct the heads of the United States Federal agencies to fully comply and cooperate with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This is with regards to CIA information requests and the latest order 12333 is entitled United States Intelligence Activities (Jordan, 2009). Congressional orders act with regards to administration of security initiatives including establishing reforms within the intelligence committee. How do they differ? Executive orders mainly deal with covert action and...
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...He was waiting for it to happen and was making the world aware of how oppressive the United States was on Cuba. Castro had his troops and militia ready regardless of where he thought the landing was going to be. He could have increased his pressure on the resistance currently on the island to prevent them from helping the invasion force. Additionally, he could have interrogated captured resistance fighters and known about the specifics of the invasion. Captured communication equipment could also have been used to access the invasion. Also, with use of the Soviet support they could have intercepted the communications between the resistance and the invading force and Castro’s forces could still be waiting for them. Some key assumptions here are the Soviets had the ability to intercept the communications and willing to provide it to Castro. Another would be his command and control ability of his forces. The last would be the apprehension of CIA HUMINT sources or contacts within the...
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...the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in 1942. The OSS – the forerunner to the CIA – had a mandate to collect and analyze strategic information. After World War II, however, the OSS was abolished along with many other war agencies and its functions were transferred to the State and War Departments. It did not take long before President Truman recognized the need for a postwar, centralized intelligence organization. To make a fully functional intelligence office, Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947 establishing the CIA. The National Security Act charged the CIA with coordinating the nation’s intelligence activities and correlating, evaluating and disseminating intelligence affecting national security. On December 17, 2004, President George W. Bush signed the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act which restructured the Intelligence Community by abolishing the position of Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) and Deputy Director of Central Intelligence (DDCI) and creating the position the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (D/CIA). The Act also created the position of Director of National Intelligence (DNI), which oversees the Intelligence Community and the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). The CIA is an independent agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers. The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (D/CIA) is nominated by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director...
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...Lab #3 – Assessment Worksheet Enabling Windows Active Directory and User Access Controls Course Name and Number: NT2520 Introduction to Information Security_V2.0 Student Name: Rony Azanon Instructor Name: Brandon Solomon Lab Due Date: august 9, 2015 Overview In this lab, you followed the Microsoft approach to securing the CIA triad. You created new user accounts and security groups, and applied the new user accounts to the security groups, just as you would in a real world domain. You created nested folders on the remote server and assigned unique file permissions using the new user accounts and security groups. You modified the Windows Group Policy enabling each new user account to use remote desktop services to remotely access the TargetWindows01 server. Finally, you tested the security layers you placed in the previous parts of the lab by using each new user account to access and modify the nested folders on the remote server. Lab Assessment Questions & Answers 1. What are the three fundamental elements of an effective security program for information systems? Identification, Authentication and Authorization 2. Of these three fundamental controls, which two are used by the Domain User Admin to create users and assign rights to resources? Security policy is set to read only 3. If you can browse a file on a Windows network share, but are not able to copy it or modify it, what type of access controls and permissions are probably configured...
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...Ideal Organization: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) After serving nine years in the Marine Corps, I have come to the conclusion that the ideal organization for me would be the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). I have tried several companies in the civilian sector and have been unable to adapt because I enjoy the adrenaline and excitement law enforcement has to offer. Although the CIA does have plenty of organizational stressors, they have their solutions. I will discuss task demands, role demands, physical demands, and interpersonal demands of working with the CIA as well as analyze critical elements for effective group and work team performance to determine the necessary steps it would take to develop an effective team. I will evaluate conflict management styles and explain which style is most appropriate for the potential sources of conflict. Lastly, potential barriers to communication and how these barriers may impact group and work team performance. The CIA has several divisions and positions. There are two specific positions that I would apply for: Support Integration Officer (SIO) or Military Analyst, which both have heavy task demands, role demands, and physical demands. As a SIO, I would be responsible for supporting worldwide missions. They are required to deploy (which I have already experienced) to resolve tactical issues, while applying and creating new processes and procedures to fit requirements specific to their location. The job description for a special agent...
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...Joseph Bukowski Core 222 Professor Shaul Somalia-Country Analysis Introduction Somalia, formerly known as the Somali Democratic Republic during a Socialst rule, has no central government and is characterized as a failed state. Located in the horn of Africa, Somalia has the largest coastline on the continent and was under British rule until 1960. Mohamed Siad Barre took control of Somalia during this transition and his empire reigned until the Somali Civil War in 1991. Since the civil war, most of Somali has been without a central governing body and has been subject to harsh and violent conditions. There has been attempts to establish a government however the regions of Puntland and self-declared Somaliland have been self-governing. These bodies are unrecognized internationally although Somaliland declares itself to be autonomous. Without a stable government, civic disputes have been settled at the local scene. The Transitional Federal Government has became an interim government and its mandate will expire in 2012 (1). At that time, Somalia hopes to have national elections and work towards developing a central authority. Economy Without a central government, Somalia is forced to maintain a formal economy mainly consisting of livestock, telecommunications, and money transfer companies. This informal economy has remained fairly healthy as domestic agriculture has contributed a major portion of the country's gross domestic product. Almost half of Somalia's exports...
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...development, it does not always hold true for underdeveloped nations. When taking into account the recent economic development of a country in the Global South, such as Colombia, it becomes clear that Rostow’s theory is linear, geographical, and pro-capitalist model. The first flawed aspect of the model is the fact that it is linear – it assumes that “all regions go through the same stages in a particular order towards high mass consumption” (Knox et al, 313). In contrast to these assumptions, the economic development of Colombia has been anything but linear, given its position as an underdeveloped nation. Rostow’s theory suggests that “in order for a country to move from a traditional society to a society that is ‘taking off’, it must first establish the preconditions for takeoff” (Knox et al, 314). At this stage, a country should “begin to heavily invest in developing a manufacturing sector” (Knox et al, 314) as it moves away from an agricultural based economy. While this may prove to be true for countries such as the United States and Canada, the same cannot be said for Colombia. In fact, it can be argued that Colombia simply skipped this second stage of Rostow’s model. Columbia is an economy that “currently has 18% of its labour force in agriculture, which continues to be the chief economic activity in the country” (2014 Index of Economic Freedom). This industry is a main reason for its success in growing its famous commodity – coffee, as well as bananas and cotton. The exposure...
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...invasion of Iraq. There were many intelligence directors that sever before him, but none that were more establish or had a drive for controversy. During George Tenet career, he played a big role in many events, such as invasion of Iraq and reorganization of the nation’s intelligence. Tenet involvement with the White House decision making, intelligence priorities, and his own agency kept him occupied (DANIELSON). George Tenet dealt with many cross coded ethical dilemmas, which were in violation of national and international human rights. He was also faced with ethical dilemmas and his dishonest to the People within the government. Tent was a laissez for Israel Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Yasser Arafat was an ethical concern to the United States. His involvement with those ethical dilemmas left a bitter impression on his effectiveness in more ways than one. When the CIA administrator chooses to act as laissez faire among Israeli prime minister and Yasser Arafat, some of his affiliates inside of his administration did not see it in a positive way. Tent always acts as though he was the best man for his position. This imperils his authority since people begin to question his leadership (DANIELSON) . There were many ways in which Tent would speak out about prioritization of ethical concerns. One way he made sure that the policies were implemented and not made at the CIA. Tent was the go to man for Yasser Arafat and the Israeli’s prime minister; he would speak on prioritization...
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...Running Head: KUDLER FINE FOODS IT SECURITY REPORT Kudler Fine Foods IT Security Report CMGT/400 Abstract Kudler Fine Foods is developing a customer loyalty program that will reward customers and increase sales. Kudler has requested the team to design the customer loyalty program while making sure that system meets security requirements. The following paper will describe a plan on how Kudler can achieve their goal by using the Systems Development Life Cycle or SDLC, which has five phases, and how they can use each one. As part of establishing Kudler’s reputation, the company will emphasize the need for security for the business and its customers. Introduction Kudler Fine Foods is a local business based in San Diego California that would like to increase their sales in their three other California locations. Kudler has decided to implement a customer loyalty program. The customer loyalty program will reward customers for shopping within the locations. One of the goals is to increase sales by tracking customer purchases so that sales can be more relevant and to attract customers. Kudler has decided that a development team is needed to build this new service for its customers. As part of the development, the System Development Life Cycle will be used to obtain the goal while paying attention to the security needs that the program will create. Our team will develop the SDLC and identify the potential threats and vulnerabilities have the customer loyalty program...
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...recycling of hazardous waste, Clean Harbors also offers hazardous material management and disposal services including the collection, packaging, recycling, treatment and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and a wide variety of environmental cleanup services on customer sites or other locations on a scheduled or emergency response basis (Clean Harbors, n.d.). While Clean Harbors has enjoyed success in the markets it currently operates, there is potential for the company to expand through FDI into ever-emerging foreign markets. Considering the company’s experience in the Latin American markets including Mexico and Puerto Rico, Clean Harbors should investigate entry into Brazil’s economy through FDI to further grow its business, and establish itself within the country. Brazil, which currently has the world’s fifth largest...
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...near future. One of the most critical factors that Ethiopia faces is the various environmental catastrophes, which deals with the first framework that Jared Diamond has pointed out. According to the Embassy of The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (2012), most of the land in Ethiopia is highlands, grasslands, deserts with only a few rivers, and Ethiopia is a landlocked country. Therefore, Ethiopia has lacked adequate of water resources. Moreover, Ethiopia is faced with human impacts on the environment such as deforestation, soil erosion, desertification, and water shortages in some areas (“CIA The World Factbook,” 2012). Another major crisis is the economy, which can be explained by Diamond’s fourth framework. “Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in the world and approximately 29.2% of citizens are below the poverty line” (“CIA The World Factbook,” 2012). Ethiopia also has an average GDP per capita of US$ 1,100 (2011 est.) of GDP per capita with extremely low profits. Most...
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...Dr. Timothy Smith PAD 540 International Public Administration Shana Chew February 16, 2015 Policy analysis is the process of researching or analyzing programs to give policy makers specific information about the range of available policy options and their advantages and disadvantages (Denhardt & Denhardt, 2009). The sources of this difficulty can be and are communication between the external and internal departments. Two ways an organization may attempt to overcome are: developing alternatives and updating existing policies. News media influences behavior around the world. Just go back to the last 40-50 years to see the how the activity in the United States has dropped as the media has infrastrated our society. News media in public policy plays the role of watchdogs (Birkland, 2011). Their actions consist of persuading and influencing another to some course of action or the acceptance of something. The primary function of news media is agenda setting. Equally important, news media intertwines with institutional attention. Even though, unofficial actors such as interest groups and news media are not required to participate in public policy there are equally important. “The way people, groups, and the press participate in public life has evolved and grown with the nation” (Birkland, 2011, p.108). Interest groups strive to change public opinion and politician views on certain topics. Information is the most important resource that...
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...Health Body Wellness Center Information Security Management System (ISMS) File:FYT2_Task2 Health Body Wellness Center (HBWC) promotes medical research, evaluation, and sharing of information between health care professionals. The HBWC’s Office of Grants Giveaway (OGG) provides for the distribution of federally supported medical grants. OGG uses a Microsoft Access database program called Small Hospital Tracking System (SHGTS) to manage the medical grant distribution process. A risk assessment of SHGTS was conducted to evaluate vulnerabilities and establish a baseline of potential threats. This document will outline an ISMS plan for HBWC and provide recommendation of additional steps needed to implement and maintain this plan. Use of the ISO 27000 series certification process will provide a framework for the ISMS. The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model provides a step-by-step process for planning, implementing, and management of the ISMS plan. The ISMS outline, network drawing, and additional recommended steps will be discussed below. A1. Business Objectives The first step of any ISMS is the identification of the business objects that need to be included in the planning and maintenance of an organization. Listed below are HBWC’s major objects to be considered when developing ISMS. (Arnason, S, & Willett, K.D, 2008) Staff: Basic users, RAS users, Administrators, Executives, and Database Administrators roles, access levels, and responsibility should be defined. Facilities: ...
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...Homeland Security policies of President George W. Bush & Harry S. Truman Tasheika Fulmore Strayer University Professor Shelly Taylor Homeland Security Policies of George W. Bush and Harry S. Truman Over the years the citizens of the United States have had to either sit or seethe when a policy was passed by a president or they benefited from the policy implementation. We find examples in the civil rights act or most recently Obama care when it comes to looking at highly protested policies. However, no matter the feeling or benefit, presidents are expected to make policies. This paper will focus on two specific polices that deal directly with homeland security and will focus in on the presidents that created and enforced these policies. According to Robert Harvey (2008) ever since post WWII the U.S. has had a conflicted attitude towards safety. The author of this paper will coagulate a time line of two presidents and their desire to appease the safety view of Americans. For example, President George W. Bush and his homeland security act which grew out of the issues that arose after the 9/11 attacks. And also President Harry S. Truman’s national security bill which established the Department of Defense during the cold war. Each president had his own motive for signing these national security bills, but each bill grew out of similar problems that they each faced during their presidential areas. Both, presidents were under huge public pressure to make a decision...
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...Health Body Wellness Center Information Security Management System (ISMS) File:FYT2_Task2 By Thomas A. Groshong Sr Page Health Body Wellness Center (HBWC) promotes medical research, evaluation, and sharing of information between health care professionals . The HBWC’s Office of Grants Giveaway (OGG) provides for the distribution of federally supported medical grants. OGG uses a Microsoft Access database program called Small Hospital Tracking System (SHGTS) to manage the medical grant distribution process. A risk assessment of SHGTS was conducted to evaluate vulnerabilities and establish a baseline of potential threats. This document will outline an ISMS plan for HBWC and provide recommendation of additional steps needed to implement and maintain this plan. Use of the ISO 27000 series certification process will provide a framework for the ISMS. The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model provides a step-by-step process for planning, implementing, and management of the ISMS plan. The ISMS outline, network drawing, and additional recommended steps will be discussed below. A1. Business Objectives The first step of any ISMS is the identification of the business objects that need to be included in the planning and maintenance of an organization. Listed below are HBWC’s major objects to be considered when developing ISMS. ( Arnason, S, & Willett, K.D, 2008) Staff: Basic users, RAS users, Administrators, Executives, and Database Administrators roles, access...
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