Nt1330 Unit 1 Assignment
explanatory Essay
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IT consulting industries have a legacy of supporting business data and intelligence from its early conception of design and implementation of information technology (IT) systems and software. Prior to the current mass consumer use the earliest IT user has been the government. They’ve used this method for tracking and managing mass information. Today, IT is being used across the board at all levels of business from small to larger public and private firms. As a result, opportunities for independent consulting firms have increased over the past 10 years separating into specific market segments for commercial and government demands.
The shifts in technological innovation and business trends have accelerated the demands for specialized IT services
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In phase one, Paradigm Defense Solutions (PDS) will provide IT and intelligence services to support to the government as a defense contractor. PDS will do this by working as a sub-contractor on Prime contracts. Specific services provided by PDS are system administration, network administration, help desk technician, network engineer, IT consulting, intelligence analysis, information assurance, cyber security, etc.
Phase two will consist of Paradigm Cyber security, which will be a cyber security firm that specializes in network security, penetration testing, cyber security consulting and digital forensics.
Management and Operations:
Paradigm Security Enterprise LLC, DBA Paradigm business partners has a combined 20 years’ experience and knowledge in military systems, earning multiple professional certifications in IT. More important is they understand the market segment’s need for qualified defense contractors. The company has chosen this industry due to an increasing market demand for qualified and experienced intelligence and IT personnel. As a veteran owned small company (VOSB), registered with the requirement government registrars the company is prepared to solicit government contracts, maintain performances and regulatory compliances, along with security clearances as required for the company and
In this essay, the author
- Explains that paradigm security enterprise llc, a veteran owned small company, has 20 years' experience and knowledge in military systems, earning multiple professional certifications in it.
- Explains that paradigm security enterprise llc is seeking funding of $250,000 - 500,000 allocating $45,000 to support the company’s initial start-up cost. the company will contribute $25,000 of its own as an investment.
- Explains that it consulting industries have a legacy of supporting business data and intelligence from its early conception of design and implementation of information technology systems and software.
- Explains that paradigm security enterprise llc, a veteran owned small company, has 20 years' experience and knowledge in military systems, earning multiple professional certifications in it.
- Explains that paradigm security enterprise llc is seeking funding of $250,000 - 500,000 allocating $45,000 to support the company’s initial start-up cost. the company will contribute $25,000 of its own as an investment.
- Explains that it consulting industries have a legacy of supporting business data and intelligence from its early conception of design and implementation of information technology systems and software.
- Explains that paradigm security enterprise llc is looking to provide cyber security services for it and intelligence to the private sector and government markets in two phases.
- Explains paradigm security enterprise llc's marketing strategy is to solicit prime government contracts to support the government’s veteran minority small owned business program.
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- Explains that working in a joint/combined nature of the contemporary operational environment (coe) leads to numerous considerations of security when it comes to information sharing and intelligence productions.
- Explains that the president mandated and congress has written into law, the homeland security act of 2002, and presidential executive order 13356, which prescribes a standard across the board for joint forces to conduct information sharing and intelligence production.
- Explains that joint and combined coe have more in-depth security concerns than joint. the basic standards for security requirements and procedures are established in dod 5200.1-r, information security program.
- Explains that working in a joint/combined nature of the contemporary operational environment (coe) leads to numerous considerations of security when it comes to information sharing and intelligence productions.
- Explains that the president mandated and congress has written into law, the homeland security act of 2002, and presidential executive order 13356, which prescribes a standard across the board for joint forces to conduct information sharing and intelligence production.
- Explains that joint and combined coe have more in-depth security concerns than joint. the basic standards for security requirements and procedures are established in dod 5200.1-r, information security program.
- Explains that the army uses army regulation (ar) 380-5, department of army information security program, as the main information classification and procedure guide.
- Explains that the air force is responsible for air assets, including fighters, equipment/personnel transports and unmanned arial vehicles. they are also broken down into mission units and have their own support system and intelligence units.
- Explains that the marines and navy mission focus is the sea or ocean and support the army; however, they do have their own infantry and can conduct operations similar to the army infantry. mission, structure, tactics, and security requirements receive a great portion of attention.
- Explains that commanders and intelligence officers must have a good understanding of dod 5200.1-r, especially when it comes to classification and compartmentalization, working in joint environment.
- Explains that the commander must set rules of engagement pertaining to security requirements to limit what is shared amongst allies because we don't want them to know our tactics, techniques, and procedures (ttp).
- Explains that cyberspace operations are a growing trend amongst our adversaries and the united states. loss of information due to improper sharing and product dissemination can prevent the us from having battlefield superiority.
- Opines that recognition of mission success can be a factor of tension between forces when working with allies and sharing information.
- Explains that the joint/combined nature of the coe does not influence information sharing and intelligence production, because it allows more cross-talk amongst joint or combined forces improving relationships. military leaders like the idea of conducting io because they perceive that more products shared the more intelligence that can be developed.
- Explains that attempting to create improved relationships in the coe can be catastrophic should there be a misinterpretation or misunderstanding of plans between forces. opening the lines of communication affords the allies the opportunity to learn our structure and vulnerabilities.
- Argues that a common framework and standards of information sharing and product dissemination utilizing the network environment or enterprise, will enhance information quality and situational awareness. the current multi-function system is distributed common ground system (dcgs).
- Explains that the evolution of the net-centric environment has challenged the armed forces to keep up with the latest technology to maintain battlefield superiority in the coe.
- Opines that information sharing can lead to great relationships, open the loc, improve the knowledge of accessible information, and a more successful outcome of the mission within the coe.
- Explains that relations between countries are very important for world economics, since an event or situation affects one country, it eventually has second and third order effects on other countries. dissemination of information to allies can affect the timeliness of mission execution.
- Explains that loc encourages both joint and combined forces to learn about each other's culture and language.
- Explains that it takes years of training, integration, and experience to learn different languages and understand the culture that accompany the language. poor communication, due to language barriers, can lead to misinterpretation of information contained in products.
- Explains that the army invests billions of dollars to educate and train soldiers on newly developed equipment, such as dcgs, to improve the collection, processing, and development of intelligence from data.
- Explains that allowing our allies to have access to information and knowledge of our ttps can lead to a security breach where spies may reveal information or products to our adversaries or threat.
- Explains that information sharing from cross-talk gives both forces a better picture of the coe enhancing successful mission outcomes.
- Opines that mission success will be affected by crosstalk because there are certain meetings that allies will not be able to attend due to the nature and classification level of the topic of discussion.
- Explains that working in a combined coe would change the type of missions that are executed because of the limited security or compartmentalization set, will allow the allies to gain access to and leak information to their insurgent partners.
- Explains that working in a joint/combined nature of the coe leads to numerous considerations of security when it comes to information sharing and intelligence productions.
- Cites conner, w. d. and dybo, c. (2010). intelligence workstation certification course (iwcc).
- Explains that headquarters, department of the army. (2008). fm 3-0 operations [1-4].
- Cites sales, n. a., "share and share alike: intelligence agencies, information sharing."
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- Explains the three frameworks that fit into the defense spectrum organization (dso): controlobjectives for information and related technology, international standards organization 27001, dodaf, and c4isr.
- Explains that the latest version, published in 2013, emphasizes the value that information governance can provide to a business' success. cobit pertains to the dso because it provides guidance on how to organize the activities related it.
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- Cites holt, c.c., "organizations and organizational support system of the future: joint designing of organizations and computer-communication-information systems," in f.y. phillips, think work: working, learning and managing in computer interactive society, praeger, westport, ct, 1992.
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- Explains that technology has greatly altered the structure and operation of all industries. the central question is not whether technology will be relevant to your business, but rather what will we need to do to profit from that change.
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- Cites chappell, j., electronic business asia, on line magazine, ic assembly old idea, new package?, world wide web.
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- Cites slater, r. (2002, april). cio on line magazine. gm proves e-business matters.
- Cites holt, c.c., "organizations and organizational support system of the future: joint designing of organizations and computer-communication-information systems," in f.y. phillips, think work: working, learning and managing in computer interactive society, praeger, westport, ct, 1992.
- Cites chappell, j., electronic business asia, on line magazine, ic assembly old idea, new package?, world wide web.
- Cites friedmann, j. startribune.com on line magazine. sony designs electronics aimed at women for target.
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- Cites patton, s., cio on line magazine, web services in the real world.
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- Explains that the csaf strategic plan set out three primary goals for the air force: win the global war on terror, develop and care for airmen, and recapitalize the force.
- Explains that it governance is something that should be executed in every business and even within decision-making within groups of individuals. with military budgets tightening, the air force is cutting positions.
- Explains that there are three levels of leadership that play a role in governing and deciding on the advances in the air force.
- Explains that the csaf strategic plan set out three primary goals for the air force: win the global war on terror, develop and care for airmen, and recapitalize the force.
- Explains that the air force corporate structure uses panels, groups, boards, and councils to consolidate and prepare the overall submissions for the csaf.
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- Opines that if there is no overarching architecture designed to fulfill the vision of how it should best support the mission, then projects cannot be held accountable.
- Opines that effective vision and architecture must be communicated in order for it decisions to last throughout the enterprise. communication of their utility and importance will go a long way toward entrenching them into the fund cycle.
- Argues that effective it governance requires responsibility and accountability for providing it capabilities that provide value to the mission and this accountability must reside at the top of the organization structure.
- Opines that accountability must include appropriate funding controls to provide the hammer for projects that stray from the accepted vision and architecture of the enterprise.
- Opines that tracing it governance through the spo structure might shed more light on how systems could more effectively be acquired so they integrate better into operations from the beginning.
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- Explains that defense contractors must plan for long-term sustainability of new technology, especially in the face of rapid technological development.
- Explains the u.s. military's materials acquisition process is a long, arduous process consisting of five phases broken into three acquisition activities: pre-systems acquisition, systems acquisition and sustainment.
- Opines that defense contractors can design new technologies with expansion in mind and leverage already proven technology to quickly field new equipment to the end user.
630 wordsRead More - Article Analysis: It Doesn't Matteranalytical essayThe evolution of Information Technology acted like a thrust in boosting the business. Many organizations invested lot of money to build IT infrastructure and analysis also indicates a rise in the percentage of amount that companies are investing in IT. IT acts as a bridge between companies and the customer’s and also brings together all the branches of an organization. The way IT is viewed has change over the time, earlier executives of an organization believed that computers, typewriters etc are meant for the lower level staff; but the trend has changed completely, managers of an organization emphasize about the value of using information technology to gain an edge over their competitors and are supporting the idea of digitizing business models. Many companies started hiring chief information officers and some of them are relying on strategy consulting firms. IT is viewed as a resource which has the potential to influence the economy.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the evolution of information technology acted as a thrust in boosting the business. it acts as bridge between companies and customers and brings together all the branches of an organization.
- Argues that investing heavily on it could prove disastrous. a clear strategy should exist and management has to ensure that the infrastructure implemented does match the requirements.
- Explains that 's article is well-written for the intended audience, which is executives of companies investing heavily on it.
- Analyzes how the evolution of information technology acted as a thrust in boosting the business. it acts as bridge between companies and customers and brings together all the branches of an organization.
- Argues that investing heavily on it could prove disastrous. a clear strategy should exist and management has to ensure that the infrastructure implemented does match the requirements.
- Explains that 's article is well-written for the intended audience, which is executives of companies investing heavily on it.
- Explains that wal-mart and dell gained durable positioning advantages by making use of temporary technological advantages. both companies wait for their competitors to invest heavily on research and keep an eye on the results.
- Analyzes how the article does not make an adequate case that the issue it addresses is worthwhile. proprietary technologies give competitive edge to companies from their rivals when they are protected; in contrast, suggests that these technologies prove useful when shared and will be cost effective.
- Suggests that it managers should start focusing on spending less, as it can no longer be considered strategic, investing more could prove disastrous.
- Analyzes how 's view is clear by using the case study of american hospital supply, a leader in medical supplies distribution.
- Analyzes how the article states that we are going through many paradigms change which is backed by him conveying that it has become more like a commodity and becoming more transparent to the users.
- Opines that needs to come up with more research analysis to best support his implications. he neglected the role of it while evaluating the importance of technology.
1299 wordsRead More - Overview of Intelligence Gathering for the Prevention of Terrorismexplanatory essayInteragency Operations Security Support Staff (U.S.), & Booz, Allen & Hamilton. (1996). Intelligence threat handbook. Greenbelt, Md.: Interagency OPSEC Support Staff.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that al-qaeda is a global terrorist organization mainly composed of militant islamists. the organization was founded by osama bin laden in pakistan between august 1988 and late 1989, during the soviet war in afghanistan.
- Explains that al-qaeda employs various tactics in order to accomplish their missions, such as assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and suicide bombers.
- Explains that interagency operations security support staff (u.s.) and booz, allen & hamilton. intelligence threat handbook.
- Explains that al-qaeda is a global terrorist organization mainly composed of militant islamists. the organization was founded by osama bin laden in pakistan between august 1988 and late 1989, during the soviet war in afghanistan.
- Explains that al-qaeda employs various tactics in order to accomplish their missions, such as assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and suicide bombers.
- Explains that interagency operations security support staff (u.s.) and booz, allen & hamilton. intelligence threat handbook.
- Explains robinson, i. s. (2004). measuring the oceans from space: the principles and methods of satellite oceanography.
- Explains that the u.s. forces have been able to take out key leaders of the outlawed terrorist group, osama bin laden, making it difficult for many al-qaeda aspirants to raise funds, recruit, train and to attack.
1820 wordsRead More - Military Technologyexplanatory essayThere are many types of technological developments in the military happening at all times. They range from new aircraft to sophisticated guidance systems. Teams of specialists work for years to develop some of our simplest equipment. These people’s everyday lives are devoted to the safety and protection of the citizens of the U.S.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that technology in the military has greatly increased strength and eased the ranking among world powers and effected the development of new military weapons.
- Opines that if we stop investing in military technology, we risk our safety. if other nations had more advanced technology than we do, they would have more power than us.
- Explains that military technology may be divided into five categories. offensive arms harm the enemy, while defensive weapons ward off offensive attacks. transportation technology moves soldiers and weaponry; communications coordinate the movements of armed forces.
- Explains that technology in the military has greatly increased strength and eased the ranking among world powers and effected the development of new military weapons.
- Opines that if we stop investing in military technology, we risk our safety. if other nations had more advanced technology than we do, they would have more power than us.
- Explains that military technology may be divided into five categories. offensive arms harm the enemy, while defensive weapons ward off offensive attacks. transportation technology moves soldiers and weaponry; communications coordinate the movements of armed forces.
- Describes the technological developments happening in the military, from new aircraft to sophisticated guidance systems, and explains how people's everyday lives are devoted to the safety and protection of the citizens.
- States that military aircraft have become more sophisticated in variety, effectiveness, and maneuverability techniques in recent years. after world war 2, technological advances in aircraft began.
- Explains that stealth technology gives us the upper hand and surprise in air warfare and tactical bombing missions.
- Explains that unmanned planes will be used for tactical missions, and the firebee is a pilotless plane controlled by ground, plane, or computer.
- Explains that naval ships are the principal tool which a nation guards its seas. they are used to transport troops to enemy coasts, to protect merchant shipping against enemy attack, and to attack shore and air targets.
- Explains that ships have been used for military offence and defense since the spanish armada. they were built strong and carried cannons capable of destroying enemy ships.
- Explains that aircraft carriers were first developed in wwii along with planes, but by world war ii, they extended the battle range of surface fleets by as much as 300 miles.
- Explains that the first airplane to take off from a ship was launched by the american scout cruiser uss birmingham.
- Explains that aircraft carriers carry a crew of 5500 men along with state of the art technology. the propulsion system is powered by two nuclear reactors, which both propel the ship and power the systems of it.
- Explains that carriers have many guidance and communication equipment aboard. guidance systems target their few onboard weapons and track enemy aircraft. communications equipment makes contact with other ships and commanding officers.
- Explains that unlike aircraft carriers, destroyers carry offensive weapons and are heavily armored. they are used for convoy escorts and attack ships.
- Explains that destroyers have 4 nuclear reactors so they can reach higher top speeds and power their massive weaponry. they have the same communication and guidance systems as carriers, but in higher numbers.
- Explains that the modern destroyer's armament consists of surface-to-air missiles, antisubmarine torpedoes and one or two main guns of about four or five inches in calibre.
- Explains that there aren't many technological advances in the area of land vehicles, but there have been in equipment they carry.
- Explains that guidance systems are used by all branches of the military and even by airlines and ordinary people. they can be used to track enemy forces, aim weaponry, and as a positioning tool.
- Explains that radar, radio detecting and ranging, can be used to identify objects of various kinds, and at considerable distances. it underwent rapid development during the 1930s and 1940s to meet the needs of the military.
- Explains that global positioning is now used by consumer end products and in cars, and it was also developed for the military.
- Explains that a more recent procedure for global positioning relies on satellites whose locations at any instant are known precisely because they are being continuously observed from stations in all parts of the world.
- Explains the doppler effect, a method of using satellites for accurate positioning.
- Explains that the us military spends billions of dollars developing and building new advances in technology. the actual building of the equipment is where the money is spent.
- Explains that the total cost for the development of the f-117a stealth (first stealth aircraft) was just under two billion dollars but it only cost $43 million to make each plane. the us military expenses account for over 1/3
- Explains that since the us is the "richest" country in the world, we have more money to spend on military technological development.
- Explains that the us military contracts with general electric for most of its electrical needs. military aircraft are made by companies that also make commercial jetliners.
- Explains that military technology has been effecting the rules of war for years and it will continue to do so.
- Opines that the future has a good outlook for new technology in the military, including the unmanned war, space travel, new fuels, vehicles, and more.
- Explains that military technology has greatly improved our world and put ahead the strongest nations. other uses come from these developments far from what they were originally designed for.
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