Discussion questions

Question 1
After completing your reading and assignments this week, what do you think about the trends in communication and networking? How have you seen it impact business or do you think it will impact business? Do you think the burden on managers is greater or lesser when it comes to technology skills? Why do you think that?
Question 2
As a manager, you’re going to be responsible for security planning. Humans are the weakest link in the armor of security. Security measures must be balanced with a businesses’ ability to function. Based upon the CIA Triad, what factors will you consider when coming up with your security plan? How will they affect the balance between securing the systems, and allowing the business enough breathing room to function effectively?
Question 3
This week’s labs introduced you to Linux and showed you how to get “help” as well as how to customize your environment. For many, this is a new learning experience. In this discussion, complete the following:

Describe your experience with Linux. If this is your first time using Linux, describe what you hope to learn about Linux.
Then, describe three different ways to get help on using the “ls” BASH command.
Lastly, using the Internet, find a useful resource to share with your classmates that could help a new user who is just learning about Linux commands. Describe the purpose of the resource and its intended audience.