1)  Describe some ways that an organization can recover it’s IT resources from a disaster.  What controls should have been in place in order to be able to retrieve  this data.
2)  Keystroke logging, often referred to as keylogging or keyboard capturing, is the action of recording (logging) the keys struck on a keyboard, typically covertly, so that the person using the keyboard is unaware that their actions are being monitored. Explain a situation where using a keyloggers may be used in either a legitimate (legal) way or used as a tool for criminals
3)  Locate an article on a system breach (Target stores, Sony Pictures, US Government, and many more).In 2-3 paragraphs, briefly explain the situation and what kind of information was compromised. How large was the breach and how long did it take to find the problem. Include a link to any of your Internet resources.

While your analysis does not need to take the format of a formal essay, you should present thorough analysis in writing. You may need to conduct some external research to answer the critical questions that you may have about the system you are examining.
 
Your analysis should include:

1. An introduction to the sociotechnical system. This includes orienting your reader to the system itself – what is  the constellation of social actors involved, both technical and human? What is the system used for? (400 words)

 

2. An analysis of what decisions are being automated by the system. There is most likely one broad decision that is being automated, but what supplemental decisions are being automated? (500 words)

 

3. The history of the system– what are the past developments that are useful for understanding why the system was deemed necessary? What decisions shaped the development of the system? (300 words)

 

4. The desired outcome of the system– what was the goal of the system and the projected outcome? What consequences were planned? (400 words)

 

5. What additional outcomes have developed from the use of the system? This is where you should consider unintended consequences and realities that may differ from the stated purpose of the system. (400 words)

 

6. An analysis of the human actors involved. Which people have what kind of power? How can race, gender, or class analytics help you make sense of how power dynamics work within this system? (400 words)

 

7. Finally, your analysis should include a couple of paragraphs that reflects on the usefulness of a sociotechnical approachto making sense of this system. That is to say, you must answer the question of why your analysis should be sociotechnical in nature. (400 words)

 
 
 
 
 
 

While your analysis does not need to take the format of a formal essay, you should present thorough analysis in writing. You may need to conduct some external research to answer the critical questions that you may have about the system you are examining.
 
Your analysis should include:

1. An introduction to the sociotechnical system. This includes orienting your reader to the system itself – what is  the constellation of social actors involved, both technical and human? What is the system used for? (400 words)

 

2. An analysis of what decisions are being automated by the system. There is most likely one broad decision that is being automated, but what supplemental decisions are being automated? (500 words)

 

3. The history of the system– what are the past developments that are useful for understanding why the system was deemed necessary? What decisions shaped the development of the system? (300 words)

 

4. The desired outcome of the system– what was the goal of the system and the projected outcome? What consequences were planned? (400 words)

 

5. What additional outcomes have developed from the use of the system? This is where you should consider unintended consequences and realities that may differ from the stated purpose of the system. (400 words)

 

6. An analysis of the human actors involved. Which people have what kind of power? How can race, gender, or class analytics help you make sense of how power dynamics work within this system? (400 words)

 

7. Finally, your analysis should include a couple of paragraphs that reflects on the usefulness of a sociotechnical approachto making sense of this system. That is to say, you must answer the question of why your analysis should be sociotechnical in nature. (400 words)

 
 
 
 
 
 

In a paper of between 400 and 800 words provide the following overview of your final project.

1. State the position you will support.
2. Sketch the relevant background for the issue.
3. Sketch the argument you will make in the paper supporting your position. Mention at least 2 authors/ideas/theories found in this course which you will use in the final composition.
4. Give at least one objection that an opponent to your position may offer.
5. Briefly, how will you respond to your opponent?