[Solved] Computer Science Assignment on Risck Assessment

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Unit 3 Assignment Directions: Risk Assessment

Purpose

Using the
[NIST SP 800-37](https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/37/r2/final) (https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/37/r2/final) framework, conduct a thorough analysis of your company's current security posture to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment. Prepare and submit a detailed risk assessment report summarizing your findings in a maximum of ten (10) pages, double-spaced, and following APA 7th edition guidelines. You may use charts and graphs as needed.

Task

**Risk Assessment:** Prepare a comprehensive risk assessment report covering all of the following components:

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**Scope and Objectives:** Define the scope and objectives of the risk assessment.

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**Critical Functions:** Identify and prioritize critical functions and assets to be protected within your company.

· Identify what items or information needs to be collected and secured.

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**Potential Threats and Likelihood:** Evaluate potential threats and assess their likelihood of occurrence.

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**Vulnerabilities:** Identify vulnerabilities within the current security architecture.

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**Controls Assessment:** Assess existing security controls in place.

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**Security Gaps:** Identify any gaps in security measures.

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**Risk of Uncovered Gaps:** Evaluate the risk associated with not covering identified security gaps. For example, perform a Business Impact Analysis, a brief overview detailing what business functions could be impacted as the result of a threat or vulnerability.

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**Mitigations:** Suggest potential mitigations to address identified risks and gaps.

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**Assumptions and Limitations:** Document any assumptions or limitations in the assessment process.

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**## AssignmentDirectionsonRiskassessment.docx**

Unit 3 Assignment Directions: Risk Assessment

Purpose

Using the
[NIST SP 800-37](https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/37/r2/final) (https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/37/r2/final) framework, conduct a thorough analysis of your company's current security posture to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment. Prepare and submit a detailed risk assessment report summarizing your findings in a maximum of ten (10) pages, double-spaced, and following APA 7th edition guidelines. You may use charts and graphs as needed.

Task

**Risk Assessment:** Prepare a comprehensive risk assessment report covering all of the following components:

·
**Scope and Objectives:** Define the scope and objectives of the risk assessment.

·
**Critical Functions:** Identify and prioritize critical functions and assets to be protected within your company.

· Identify what items or information needs to be collected and secured.

·
**Potential Threats and Likelihood:** Evaluate potential threats and assess their likelihood of occurrence.

·
**Vulnerabilities:** Identify vulnerabilities within the current security architecture.

·
**Controls Assessment:** Assess existing security controls in place.

·
**Security Gaps:** Identify any gaps in security measures.

·
**Risk of Uncovered Gaps:** Evaluate the risk associated with not covering identified security gaps. For example, perform a Business Impact Analysis, a brief overview detailing what business functions could be impacted as the result of a threat or vulnerability.

·
**Mitigations:** Suggest potential mitigations to address identified risks and gaps.

·
**Assumptions and Limitations:** Document any assumptions or limitations in the assessment process.

Follow this Rubric to complete the work.





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