Question 1:

Many believe that cloud computing can reduce the total cost of computing and enhance “green computing” (environmental friendly). Why do you believe this to be correct? If you disagree, please explain why?

Question 2:

According to recent surveys, China, India, and the Philippines are the three most popular countries for IT outsourcing. Write a short paper (4-5 paragraphs) explaining what the appeal would be for US companies to outsource IT functions to these countries. You may discuss cost, labor pool, language, or possibly government support as your reasons. There are many other reasons you may choose to highlight in your paper. Be sure to use your own words.

Question 3:

Explain in your own words why you believe planning is important. Select one of the following businesses: a large bank, a government agency, or a hospital, and explain which systems you feel are mission critical. Then explain how the loss of these systems would affect the organization.

Question 4:

Go online and search for information about companies that have been harmed or bankrupted by a disaster. Choose one such company and create a brief case study about it. Successful narratives will focus on the manner in which the organization was impacted, including financial losses, losses of sales, or the need for layoffs. Your assignment should be 3-4 paragraphs in length.

Question 5:

• 5.1 Provide a brief definition of network access control.
• 5.2 What is an EAP?
• 5.3 List and briefly define four EAP authentication methods.
• 5.4 What is EAPOL?
• 5.5 What is the function of IEEE 802.1X?
• 5.6 Define cloud computing.
• 5.7 List and briefly define three cloud service models.
• 5.8 What is the cloud computing reference architecture?
• 5.9 Describe some of the main cloud-specific security threats.