Module 9 (30 points) - Chapter 10

1. (Whitman & Mattord, 2016, p. 543) What is a project plan? Why is a security related project plan often far more complicated than other plans?

2. (Whitman & Mattord, 2016, p. 543) What categories of constraints to project plan implementation are noted in the chapter? Give an example. Why does the scope of a security project need to be maintained?

3. (Whitman & Mattord, 2016, p. 543) List and describe the three major steps in executing the project plan. Name an organization that has helpful security project planning information.

4. (Whitman & Mattord, 2016, p. 543) Why is it a good practice to name specific individuals as resources early in the planning process? Why is it a good practice to assign start and end dates in the early stages of project planning?

6. (Whitman & Mattord, 2016, p. 543) List and describe the four basic conversion strategies (as described in the chapter) that are used when converting to a new system. Under which circumstances is each of these the best approach? What are possible failures during conversions?

Bibliography

Whitman, M. E., & Mattord, H. J. (2016). Principles of Information Security. Course Technology.