take an in-depth look at the YARA framework in order to understand how to create a quality signature that can be used to detect malicious files associated with an alleged Iranian threat group known as “Leafminer.”
1) In 1-2 paragraphs, please describe what the YARA framework is and why it has been widely adopted by cyber threat intelligence analysts in order to identify malware associated with bad actors. 150 words
3) Using VirusTotal, please search for the following file hash: 1232366c104bdb6e42b04adb7eff4e08
Please analyze this sample (using both VT and the metadata in the attached text file) and write a YARA signature that contains unique strings that is likely to produce true positive results for threat hunting activities
Here’s an example of a rule template you can use when writing your rule:
rule Leafminer { strings: $s1 = “Sorgu.exe” wide ascii $s2 = “https://iqhost.us:3389/” wide ascii condition: any of them }
You are encouraged to perform additional open source research on the topics of YARA and Leafminer as necessary to support your submission. Please provide a list of all external sources (URLs are sufficient) on the last page of your report.
There is no shortage of comparisons between the United States and other countries healthcare systems. Other nations have developed approaches to healthcare by developing policies that are fundamentally different to the United States, but there are times when there are similarities.
For this module’s discussion, please choose a country other than the United States to discuss.
For the initial post:
·Include at least three of the following information categories that can influence healthcare policy:
-The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP);
-The percentage of the GDP spent on healthcare;
-Ratio of physicians to general population;
-Ratio of available hospital beds to the general population; and,
-The final legislative approval required for a policy to be passed.
·Why are these three (3) categories important to the discussion, in your view?
·What do these statistics likely tell us about the country, in terms of healthcare initiatives, problems, and proposed policies?
·Do you see this country’s healthcare approach and policies applicable to the US? Why or why not? Please discuss and support your position using scholarly resources.
write one or two sentences per bullet point (there are additional questions and points to help you flesh our your ideas):
Topic: Abuse of police power
Choose a topic that is realistic and one that you want to learn more about.
The topic might be a career field you want to go into or something else that deeply interests you.
Scope and value:
What is the scope of the topic and your research?
What value does it bring to your life? To your professional life?
Communication medium:
How are you going to communicate your project?
How will you make your presentation different and unique?
Critical thinking questions:
Pose different questions that will help you with your research and investigate your topic in more depth.
Post critical questions that will push you to improve.
Subtopics (optional).
Brainstorming (optional).
Part II: Part II is a reflective paragraph that represents your critical thinking process when thinking about possible sources and your research. You are NOT looking for specific sources now. Consider the best possible sources as presented in the week 2 Lesson. What type of sources will work best for your research? How can you support your project plan with credible, current, reliable, accurate, and relevant information?
A multinational clothing company is considering sponsoring a national sports team in the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use a SMART to show how it could help them decide on where to locate their temporary headquarters during the Games.
Use a Decision Matrix so show how it could help them choose which national team to sponsor
Use a Decision Tree to show how it could improve on the Decision Matrix in helping them choose a national team to sponsor
Use a Sensitivity Analysis to show how it could help analyse the risk of the choice made by the Decision Tree.
Along with each of the frameworks with the appropriate calculations, provide a question by question explanation of the steps taken and the conclusion reached
System architecture is the descriptive representation of the system’s component functions and the communication flows between those components. This definition immediately raises some important questions:
What are “components”?
Which functions are relevant?
What is a communication flow?
Answer the questions with an APA-formatted paper (Title page, body and references only). Your response should have a minimum of 500 words. Count the words only in the body of your response, not the references. A table of contents and abstract are not required. A minimum of two references are required. One reference for the book is acceptable but multiple references are allowed. There should be multiple citations within the body of the paper. Note that an in-text citation includes author’s name, year of publication and the page number where the paraphrased material is located.
Review The Power of Good Design and select three of the ten principles noted for good design. Next in R, utilize these three principles in a problem that you will solve. First note the problem to solve, the dataset (where the information was pulled from), and what methods you are going to take to solve the problem. Ensure the problem is simple enough to complete within a two-page document. For example, I need to purchase a house and want to know what my options are given x amount of dollars and x location based on a sample of data from Zillow within each location. Ensure there is data visualization in the homework and note how it relates to the three principles selected.
The Walmart sidebar introduced you to how information systems was used to make them the world’s leading retailer. Walmart has continued to innovate and is still looked to as a leader in the use of technology. Do some original research and write a one-page report detailing a new technology that Walmart has recently implemented or is pioneering.
Your manager is particularly concerned about the malware you recently discovered on campus systems due to a large number of recent attacks. S/he has asked you to research the malware and/or Trojans found, their placement, and the data included with them, with the goal of understanding their capabilities and the risk they present.
Required Resources
Access to the Internet
Text sheet: Malware Infection Details (ts_malwaredetails)
Text sheet: AVG Whole Computer Scan Results (ts_avgscan)
Tasks
Refer to the data generated by an AVG computer scan in the text sheet. Using what you have learned in class, research the items detected during the computer scan and write a report for Aim Higher College management. Include a non-technical overview of the problems identified by the scan for management review with recommendations on actions to be taken by the information technology (IT) staff, information security analysts, and end users. Explain the role of management, and what communications, technologies, and processes should be created, used, or reviewed.
Based on the AVG scan data, explain the likely target or intent of each type of detected malware, including its capabilities and uses, in your analysis. You will explain these in the context of the environment and the threat it poses. Finally, you will suggest detection methods and means of protection against the malware. Your report must have the following essential elements:
Best security practices
Awareness training
Technical, administrative, and physical security controls
You may have heard the idea that failing to plan is planning to fail. In the business world, it seems impossible that any company could succeed without a well-constructed plan and the structures in place to support the execution of that plan. Strategic planning includes the processes and systems that allow business leaders to map out their vision for achieving success. Critical to this success is the importance of not only understanding the foundational theories behind strategic planning but knowing how to apply those theories as a business practitioner and leader within an organization.
This week, you will begin by analyzing the role of strategic planning in establishing an organization’s competitive advantage. Then, you will take a quiz to validate your understanding of APA formatting and citation criteria relevant for supporting doctoral course work. Finally, you will evaluate the benefits and challenges of implementing strategic planning with an identified organization.
Learning Objectives
Independent scholars will:
Analyze the role of strategic planning in establishing competitive advantage
Validate understanding of APA formatting and citation criteria to support doctoral course work
Evaluate the benefits and challenges of implementing strategic planning within an organization
The foundations of strategic planning include a diverse group of theories, models, and real-world application opportunities. One of the most crucial skills for a strategic planning professional is knowing not only how to implement a plan, but why it is necessary. Part of this skill can also involve business professionals taking into account potential strategic planning considerations like benefits, challenges, and possible reasons not to use it at all.
To prepare for this Assignment, consider the need for and importance of strategic planning in an organization. Further, consider any potential ramifications of strategic planning, including both minor and major organizational changes. Be sure to consider your experience as a business practitioner and independent scholar in developing your perspective.
By Day 7
Submit a 3- to 5-page evaluation of the benefits and challenges of implementing strategic planning within an organization. Your evaluation should include the following:
What are the steps of the strategic planning cycle? Be sure to include a condensed description of the value of each step to a professional organization.
What are the long-term business benefits of strategic planning?
What are the unique hurdles that companies need to be aware of when implementing the foundations of strategic planning? Explain with specific examples from scholarly sources.
Based on your research and/or personal experience, would there ever be a reason why an organization would benefit from not utilizing strategic planning? Provide a rationale for your answer with specific examples from scholarly sources.
Note: Be sure to use the APA Course Paper Template (6th ed.), found in this week’s Learning Resources, to complete this Assignment. Also, refer to the Week 1 Assignment Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work. Please Note: For each page of your paper, you must include a minimum of two APA-formatted scholarly citations.
Dyer, J. H., Godfrey, P., Jensen, R., & Bryce, D. (2016). Strategic management: Concepts and tools for creating real world strategy. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
Chapter 1: “What Is Business Strategy?” (pp. 2–19)
Chapter 2: “Analysis of the External Environment: Opportunities and Threats” (pp. 20–45)
Case 01: “Walmart Stores: Gaining and Sustaining Competitive Advantage” (pp. C-2–C-11)
ereznoi, A. (2014). Business model innovation in corporate competitive strategy. Problems of Economic Transition, 57(8), 14–33. doi:10.1080/10611991.2014.1042313
You are an economist for the Vanda-Laye Corporation, which produces and distributes outdoor cooking supplies. The company has come under new ownership and management and will be undergoing changes in its product lines and operating structure. As an economist, your responsibilities include examining the market factors that affect success or failure of a product, including the supply and demand for the product, market conditions, and the behavior of competitors with similar products.
The new owners are evaluating the operating structure, and you have two possible alternatives. One alternative requires a high level of investment in fixed costs compared to the other alternative. Jorge, your supervisor, has assigned you the task of evaluating the two alternatives.
Assume that the company has no debt. Regardless of the alternative selected, market conditions will require the selling price of the product to be $3.45 per unit. The details for each alternative are given in the table.
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Variable costs
$2.20
$2.70
Fixed costs
$80,000
$30,000
Total assets
$350,000
$350,000
TASKS:
Jorge has asked you to provide detailed responses to the following questions:
Analyze how the CVP analysis helps management in the planning stage of a new business.
What is the break-even quantity for each of the investment alternatives?
Analyze the breakeven differences between the two alternatives. What does the breakeven quantity tell you?
Which alternative would you recommend to the company? Explain the pros and cons of each alternative and the reasons for your selection.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Submit a 3-4 page Microsoft Word document, using APA style.
