You were engaged as a consultant by a client that just started doing business. Some of the services your client provides include storing, processing, and/or transmitting credit card data. You client is unaware of any laws or regulations related to the aforementioned services. You know right from the start that your client must comply with […]

ICON COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENTPearson BTEC HND in BusinessUnit 32 Business Strategy (RQF)Assignment BriefSession: September 2020 Programme title BMKT6 Pearson BTEC HND in Business (RQF) Unit number and title Unit 32 Business Strategy Unit Type Optional Unit Level and CreditValue Level 5 15 Credit Assessor (s) Dr Anthony Stevenson, Dr Svitlana Shevelova, Dr PosiOlatunbosun,

Identify two recent cyberattacks (not mentioned in the book) conducted either in the United States or internationally. Summarize both cyberattacks consistent with Exhibit 2.2 (i.e., Company, Industry, and Cyberattack Description), and be ready to present them to the class in a 5-minute presentation.

What is an audit universe and what does it include? What is Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) and why is it valuable to management and IT auditors? Why are risk assessments significant to the audit function? Summarize the importance of an audit plan. What are the four minimum steps an audit plan

You are a Senior IT auditor having a planning meeting with your two Staff members. The task at hand is an ACL data analysis project for the client. List and describe the steps you and your team should follow in order to deliver a successful project. Differentiate between “auditing around the computer” and “auditing through

How does COBIT define governance? In regards to delivering IT value, why is it so important for the business and its IT department to join efforts? Describe the three widely recognized best practice IT-related frameworks, and state when each framework should be used. Discuss why should organizations consider implementing a joint framework between ITIL, COBIT,

Explain what an IT balanced scorecard is. The chapter mentioned three ways that IT can deliver value to the organization, through: a. Implementing successful projects and keeping operations running b. Automating business processes c. Being available for the organization as needed Explain in your own words how these three actually provide value to organizations. Provide

What is a strategy? What is an IT strategic plan and why is it significant in aligning business objectives with IT? What is an IT Steering Committee? Summarize the various activities included as part of its scope. What is a Technical Steering Committee and what does it assess related to a technology solution?

Operationalization translates the understanding of both, organization and IT objectives, into operating plans. Operating plans identify and schedule the IT projects that will be initiated and the IT service levels that will be expected. Delivery of these operating plans should be controlled by a series of governance processes. List and describe these processes.

Why is a help desk function critical to system development? Discuss its interrelationship with the problem management and reporting system. Why is it necessary for programmers to have good documentation as part of the operations and maintenance phase of the SDLC? Discuss how the IT auditor can benefit an organization’s system development and implementation process.