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Clinton Cash

“Clinton Cash” is a film adaptation of Peter Schweizer’s book by the same name. It is an insight into the activities of Bill and Hillary Clinton, mainly their charitable foundation. Many allegations are made against the Clinton’s in this documentary including misuse of power and influence to have millions of dollars funneled into their foundation by foreign entities. Released during the tumultuous election season of 2016, the film stirred up controversy and questions surrounding Hillary’s time as the US Secretary of State.

The documentary opens with statements from both Bill and Hillary talking about our responsibility towards others. Hillary says, “We believe that ending hunger is not only possible; it is a moral and strategic imperative.” A statement like this paints the Clintons in a positive light as people committed to ending the plights such as hunger faced by millions around the world. The United States works with many governments around the globe to solve such problems. However, sometimes issues of transparency as to how aid funds are used arise. Hillary is accused of conspiring with corrupt regimes to keep aid flowing even when obvious issues of misuse arose. Leaders such as General Abachi kept receiving assistance and support from the United States yet as he was proved to have misused hundreds of millions of aid funds. During this time, the commentator in the film explains that Bill Clinton was paid vast amounts of speaking fees in Nigeria.

The coincidence of the two events in surprising; that Nigeria’s aid was threatened and then Clinton went on to get paid to speak in Nigeria. It is evident that the two are interconnected and makes it very suspicious for the Clintons. From this, it is highly suspect that Hillary used her power as Secretary of State to keep Nigeria’s aid from being cut off in exchange for favors.

The second example cited in the film is the Keystone XL pipeline project that many opposed because of concerns about climate change. Hillary released an economic and environmental impact statement seen to support the pipeline. What is most surprising is that at this time, Bill received $2 million to give ten speeches in Canada. Hillary had been a long time proponent of combating climate change, and her support of the deal was mystifying. In another instance, the Indian government wanted access to the United States nuclear technology and sanctions on their nuclear projects lifted. In 2005, donations from India, amounting to tens of millions of donors began flowing into the Clinton Foundation, raising even more questions.

The documentary raises some valid questions regarding the activities of both Hillary and Bill Clinton. Since leaving office, both of them amassed sizeable wealth, and this is what led to the creation of the documentary. The main question was whether they received payment through their foundation to give favors, mainly because of Hillary’s position as Secretary of State. While many of the issues raised by the film appear to have a basis, more investigations should be conducted to find out if there was any misuse of power and influence by the Clintons.

Works Cited

Taylor, M.A. “Clinton Cash” YouTube. Uploaded 23 June 2016. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp2akjuUULI

Codes of Ethical Conducts in Early Childhood Development.

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Question 1. Discuss Five Standards of Ethical Behavior in Early Childhood Care and Education.

Ethical behavior involves applications of good values. In early childhood care and education, trainers and other individuals working with children should have distinct values. These values are not the same as those needed to work with adults. Those working in an organization with young children should have the following ethical values; One should understand that childhood is a stage that is different from any other and needs the respect of self-esteem. One should also consider growth and development factors in a child and appreciate family support because children is more understood in family or community (Brown, C. S. et al. 2017). The pride and diversity of children should be respected and establish a child’s potential. 

Question 2. State Some Principles That Make Ethical Responsibilities in Children.

Children should also have particular principles that help them relate well with each other, teachers, and the community. The first responsibility is for a child to take and continue education seriously. The children should also appreciate the effort of their colleagues and that of the dependent adults. Children should embrace these and other principles for a smooth stay.  

Question 3. State Some Ethical Responsibilities to Parents regarding early childhood.

Parents and other adults are mainly required to build the bond between the children and themselves. They are expected to contribute Highly to the success of a child’s development stage. The adults also tell the traditional mode of living, and hence they act as role models. 

Question 4. State the Principles for Ethics in Early Childhood in children.

Children are supposed to support each other’s rights and learn to play with other children. They are also supposed to recognize and respect unique qualities and abilities in their settlement and other principles. 

Question 5. Discuss Ethical Responsibilities to The Society in Early Childhood.

Society should give children equal chances in days of assisting. The community is also supposed to be familiars to each other for the children to follow in their footsteps.

This test gives a more straightforward understanding of ethical issues in early childhood development. The best way of showing growth, in my opinion, is by identifying principles that the children, the teachers, and the community have acquired and making analyses (Brown, C. S. et al. 2017). The method is among the traditional techniques used, and it works well. I would incorporate rules which, when one breaks, will be considered guilty.  

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Brown, C. S., Cheddie, T. N., Horry, L. F., & Monk, J. E. (2017). Training to Be an Early Childhood Professional: Teacher Candidates’ Perceptions about Their Education and Training. Journal of Education and Training Studies, 5(6), 177-186.

Clinton Henri Walker

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Objective: I hope to combine both my passions for service and classical music performance by providing enriching musical experiences in settings, such as schools, nursing homes, and community concerts. My goal is to share the transformative power of classical music with those who do not necessarily have the privilege to engage with it otherwise.

Education

Loyola University, New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, May 2021

GPA: 3.94

High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Houston, TX

High School and Artist Diploma, May 2017

GPA: 3.66

Music Awards

Guy J. Bernard Scholar, 2020

Mozart-Hammond Scholar, 2017

Sylvia Strong Piano Award Recipient, 2017

Rachel Speight Memorial Scholarship Recipient, 2017

NAACP Houston Branch’s ACT-SO Competition-Gold Medalist, 2017

Music Doing Good Scholarship Recipient, 2016-2017

Immanuel and Helen Olshan Young Artist Competition-First Place, 2016

Academic Honors

Dean’s List, 2017- Present

member of Loyola University’s chapter of the Philosophy Honors Society-Phi Sigma Tau, 2020

Outstanding History of Western Art Music Student, 2020

Skye’s Foundation-Houston Independent School District Scholar, 2017

Performance Experience

Loyola’s Centennial Celebration (Roussel Hall, September 2019)

Loyola’s Faculty Chamber Music Concert (Roussel Hall, September 2019)

Featured pianist with Loyola Wind Ensemble’s performance of Unfamiliar Territory by composer Michael Markowski for the 33rd Annual Loyola Band Festival (Roussel Hall, April 2019)

Loyola’s Piano Alumni Weekend (Nunemaker Auditorium, November 2018)

Loyola’s Chamber Music Showcases (Roussel Hall; May 2018, December 2019)

HSPVA’s Commencement Ceremony (Hobby Center of Performing Arts, 2017)

Master Classes and Lectures

Participant in HSPVA’s Guest Artist Master Classes from 2013-2017, artists include: Dr. Sergio Ruiz, Kris "KB" Becker, Dr. Stephanie Cheng, Alejandro Vela, Dr. Sergei Kuznetsoff, Dr.Brian Hsu, and Helen Sung.

Participant in Loyola’s Guest Artist Master Classes, which have included: Dr. Kyoo Hye Lim, Father Sean Duggan, Dr. Ryan Behan and Dr. Spencer Myer.

Attended lectures presented by: Dr. Emily Franscen, Dr. James MacKay, Dr. Valerie Goertzen, Dr. Alice Clark, Dr. William Chapman Nyaho, and Lisa Bastien.

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant at Summer Academy for Scholarships in the Arts, June 2013

Music Theory Teacher and Private Instructor at MacGregor Elementary Summer Piano Intensive, June 2014

Teaching Assistant in Loyola University’s Music Preparatory Program, August 2017- March 2020

Other Professional Experience

Conference Assistant for Loyola University’s Summer Conferences

Facilities Technician for Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall

Assistant to Office Manager for Loyola University’s Residential Life

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a psychotherapy treatment that is short term and follows steps towards a certain goal. This goal-oriented therapy uses a hands-on or practical approach to alter how a patient thinks or behaves. It is a short-term method where the client preferably attends weekly sessions for a number of months to learn strategies and tools they will apply independently.

Goals for Therapy

The most important goal is to change the thinking patterns of the patient or behavior that cause them certain difficulties. Because each therapy is customized for each client and their needs, the goals are unique in each session depending on the circumstance of the client (Craske, 2014). The ultimate goal of these sessional objectives is to guide the clients into rethinking their own perceptions and thought patterns, enabling them to get ahold of their behavior by detaching what others do from their interpretations of the world.

On a personal level, the goals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may be things like being able to interact comfortably with people, conversing comfortably with friends and strangers, enjoying socializing, being able to form friendships or getting intimate, speaking in public. It also helps an individual to be assertive, overcome depression, performance anxieties, or trauma. However, the exact goals of this type of therapy are customized to the needs of each client.

In summary, cognitive behavioral therapy promotes and individual self-awareness and emotional intelligence by helping them learn to understand or “read” their emotions and differentiate between unhealthy and healthy thoughts. This type of therapy allows clients to comprehend how distorted contemplations and perceptions result in painful feelings. The other goal is to reduce the symptoms as fast as possible by emphasizing on examining the current situation the client is in and dealing with the current issues. The therapy also works towards equipping clients with techniques to pinpoint and deal with distorted thoughts. The last goal is to prevent emotional distress in the future and encourage the personal growth of clients to alter their core beliefs associated with their suffering.

Role of Therapist

The role of the therapist is to listen and to teach the client while encouraging them to express their feelings and concerns, to learn, and to put that learning into practice (Hofmann, 2012). In essence, CBT therapists do not dictate what clients should do but rather identify the strengths of these clients and use them to help them learn how to do. This emphasis on education leads to long term results. When people understand why and how they are doing well, they have the incentive to continue on the same path. The therapists believe that the negative impact on one’s life comes from the way an individual perceives and responds to the situation as opposed to the negative effects coming from the situation or circumstance itself.

Techniques

Cognitive-behavioral therapy differentiates itself from other types of therapies by how the therapeutic sessions are structured. This type of therapy put great emphasis on structure. A standard session is guided by this protocol;

The client and therapist identify particular problems they will deal with for the week.

The client and therapist start with planning strategies for how to approach the identified problems.

They then revisit the client’s homework from the previous week together and discuss progress made.

The client is then assigned new homework for the coming week based on the progress they made and the newly identified goals.

A standard session is 50 minutes, which is somewhat limited. For this reason, sessions are tuned into forums for revisiting ideas and monitoring progress (Zettle & Hayes, 2015). Homework is very important to the success of this type of therapy, and it’s the duty of the client to ensure they complete these tasks and keep up with what is expected of them and honor agreements between them and their therapists. This homework usually includes behavioral learning strategies, worksheets, and experiments.

Expectations of the Client

The role of the client is to express themselves and their concerns, to learn, and to apply that learning in their actions. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a partnership where both the client and the therapist make meaningful contributions. However, some experts believe that CBT does not pay attention to therapeutic relationships as a means of effecting change (Easterbrook, & Meehan, 2017). The client is also expected to be reactive during sessions and participate actively.

References

Craske, M. G. (2014). Cognitive-behavioral therapy. American Psychological Association.

Easterbrook, C. J., & Meehan, T. (2017). The therapeutic relationship and cognitive behavioural therapy: A case study of an adolescent girl with depression.

Hofmann, S. G., Asnaani, A., Vonk, I. J., Sawyer, A. T., & Fang, A. (2012). The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy: A review of meta-analyses. Cognitive therapy and research, 36(5), 427-440.

Zettle, R. D., & Hayes, S. C. (2015). Rule-governed behavior: A potential theoretical framework for cognitive-behavioral therapy. In The Act in Context (pp. 33-63). Routledge.

CLONING EXTINCT SPECIES.

Many species become extinct each day. Despite increasing interest in using cloning to rescue endangered species, successful interspecies nuclear transfer has not been previously described, and only a few reports of in vitro embryo formation exist. There are also contradicting views on the idea of cloning where some view it as good and some are against it. Extinction threatens the life of birds, mammals and plants yearly. With this trend, the rare species of vertebrates will soon be lost despite the efforts put in maintaining their bio diversity through habitat and wildlife conservation.

To start, cloning ensures the continuity of species. After scientist clone a DNA from a living being, the species will continue to exist. It should be understood that recently, scientists have not only cloned other species, but they have advanced the science of cloning to now include genetic modifications that serve particular pharmaceutical or agricultural purposes. One type of modification is the production of transgenic animals that have genetic material from another species spliced into their genome. For example, sheep have been engineered to secrete a human protein, which makes human protein available for different purposes. Also, I find cloning something that the 21st generation needs since after cloning, there is the production of genetically modified animal organs engineered to be compatible with a human recipient.

In conclusion, many effects of cloning mammoths are based on assumptions. On one hand, the potential harms and long-term effects seem more certain than the potential benefits if the clones are reintroduced into the wild and harm other species. However, these harms can be avoided if restrictions are placed on mammoth cloning to minimize negative impacts and maximize benefits.

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Michael Fred Phelps is an American former competitive swimmer. He is known to be the most successful swimmer of all time. Michael Phelps has twenty-eight medals for this. However, do not think that things were easy for Michael Phelps at any point in life. This is because he was struggling with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) from a very young age. He is a perfect example that ADHD should not deter anyone from being successful in life.

Anyone can get ADHD. In fact, today it is one of the most common conditions that affect children. It may be caused by a number of factors. One of the factors is when one’s part of the brain that control attention and activity cease to function as they should. It is also possible for a child to inherit the condition from the parents (Swanson et al. 2006). Other times one may be get a head injury that may interfere with the part of the brain controlling attention and activity. A child born premature is also more likely to get the condition. Mothers are advised not to take drugs such as nicotine and alcohol as this infects the child by increasing their risk of getting ADHD (Barkley, 2014). For Michael Phelps, there was no obvious cause for his condition. His parents did not have the condition. His mother also did not smoke or drink while she was pregnant.

People with this condition can barely concentrate or have a very low concentration span. They also tend to fidget, repeat their words a lot and be impulsive. Like all other children with ADHD, Michael found it very difficult to concentrate in class. He was constantly finding other things to do. His teachers could not understand him and ended up treating him differently. Other teachers even told him that he would be a failure in life because of his he behaved. Teachers in different grades continued to complain about Michael and how he never seemed to improved in his studies. It was a challenge and struggle for him all through. He was depressed and had anxiety due this condition.

His mother decided to take him to a professional and he was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of nine years old. Phelps started going swimming at an aquatic club nearby. He noticed that he loved doing this. Even though he could not concentrate in class, he was able to concentrate while swimming. He started wining medals at a very young age because he was exceptionally talented.

Much of Michael Phelps success can be attributed to his mother. His mother helped by establishing a routine that was meant to help him in his concentration. She implemented more strategies such as decreasing his intake of sugar that would help him be more successful. Her mother believed that swimming helped him through his condition. By seeking the help of a professional, they advised on how they would manage the condition. Many parents would have stayed silent with their children’s condition due to fear of stigmatization. Michael Phelps also took stimulants to assist him with his concentration in school. He had to carry them to school even though he was not comfortable with this.

Michael Phelps admits that dealing with his condition was not easy at all. He was constantly angry and depressed. In spite of his condition, he believed in himself and pursue his dreams. People should talk more about cognitive disorders and assist those who have the conditions. They can also become successful and happy if they accept who they are and work on themselves every day.

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Barkley, R. A. (Ed.). (2014). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment. Guilford Publications.

Swanson, J. M., Volkow, N. D., Newcorn, J., Casey, B. J., Moyzis, R., Grandy, D., & Posner, M. (2006). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science.

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Closing Argument

In any law proceeding, there are different parts of the proceeding. There is the introduction while the closing marks the end of the trial as the lawyers and other individuals wait for the statements of the judge of the jury. Therefore it is an important part of the case proceeding which if done in the proper way a client is likely to win. the lawyers who are given the work of representing the client are the ones tasked with this work of making sure that the closing arguments are the best and that in as much as it summarises the evidence and the case in general it is also drawn towards favoring the client they are representing. Therefore it is a very important aspect of law (Kennedy, 2006).

Therefore the main and the major purpose of the closing argument is to summarise the case from the introduction to the other parts in the middle to make sure that the closing statement is very moving. However, it is important to more that it is not a wise idea for a lawyer to keep the best arguments for the closing argument instead of providing all the information and evidence to help their clients during the case proceedings. Most of the jurors decide the case when it starts at the introduction or in between the other case proceedings. Therefore even though the closing argument is very important and it makes a lot of impacts it may not make a very strong impact to make the jury change their decision. Therefore it is an important part of saying goodbye to the case in the most moving manner but at the same time expecting anything about the decision of the jury (Zulanas, 2015).

The closing argument may include; summary of the evidence provided, reasonable inferences are drawn from the evidence, an attack on the opposing sides and highlighting their weaknesses, a summary of the law for the jury and in a creative way telling them to follow it and lastly a closing arguments can in a very creative way plea with the jury to take a specific action or judgment (David Adelstein, n.d). Even though it has limits like a lawyer cannot come up with a summary of the evidence which was not presented it still has a very great effect on the case and it is one of the most important parts of any case.

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David Adelstein, (n.d.) Purpose of Closing Argument – ProveMyFloridaCase.com. Retrieved April 23, 2021, from https://provemyfloridacase.com/purpose-of-closing-argument/Kennedy, K. C. (2006). Closing argument: Through the eyes of a trial advocate. Am. J. Trial Advoc., 30, 593.

Zulanas, C. (2015). How to Deliver an Effective Closing Argument. Am. J. Trial Advoc., 39, 365.

Clothes as part of global commodity chain

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Different clothes are made from different countries. China is the leading producer in that it supplies about 16% of most items which were under research. Mexico is the second country which provides about 8% of the things which were under study. Other countries which produce the things are Honduras which contributed about 5%, Vietnam which adds about 5% as well as Indonesia which provides approximately 4.5% of the items. Also, only about 7% of the commodities under research were made in America.

The following is a list of items under research and countries where they are made.

1. Flannel shirt- India.

2. Orange tank- Vietnam.

3. VCU sweatshirt- China.

4. Sweater from target- China.

5. Black dress from target- Cambodia.

6. Vneck shirt from target- Guatemala.

7. Formal attire- the Philippines.

8. Leather boots- Brazil.

9. Dressy top- Turkey.

10. Camisole from express- Indonesia.

According to the research, most of the clothes which were under study were from China as well as Vietnam. The inquiry held showed that the clothes had no detailed on where the gears were assembled or made. Many countries appeared more on the clothes originality while others had no representation. Many of the costumes worn have the same nationality of origin as well as corresponding factories. One of the plants which made Targets, as well as Old Navy’s merchandise, had the reports that there was overwhelming noncompliance by Haitian export garment factory with the legal laws minimum wage in the country. There were articles which were written concerning the theft of the salary in the Haitian apparel industry.

One of the brands of the cloth, Danskin, as per the research had some concern on labour rights violations more so the areas of the freedom of association of the rights of women, benefits, wages, occupational health as well as safety. However, the problems were resolved later which included pregnancy discrimination about unfair termination as well as not allowed to access to adequate restrooms as well as health clinics. However, even when the problems were resolved, there are other problems which remain intact and involves short-term contracts for employees who risked termination before. (Hassler, 2003).

A company by the name LL Bean which is located in Thailand was reported to have an unsafe as well as an unhealthy working environment for its workers. The company didn’t warn its workers to wear protective clothing while working concerning the work areas which had higher noise levels. Also, the restrooms which were designed for the workers were not maintained in clean conditions which are required. As per the reported taken after the research revealed that LL Bean company failed to meet the minimum requirements of good practice more so in chemical labelling as well as the provision of material safety data sheets. (Bair, 2005)The company was found that it didn’t put labels on the chemicals in the screen printing area on how they should be handled, store, or treat safely when exposure occurs. The company was considered as to have been violated the Thailand law speculations.

In the November 2001, workers who worked in six countries basted and boycotted from working. The research showed that those workers sewed their work as the company owed the workers hundreds of thousands of dollars as their minimum wage as well as the overtime payments. They also sawed the company due to poor working conditions which were unsafe for their health as well as long working hours. Some workers who aired out the matter were fired immediately by the company making the case to be worse. The research revealed that there were efforts which were put forward to fix the problem as well as reinstate the positions those of those who were unjustly fired. However, the problem was familiar to many factories which need an uprising.

According to the research, most of the brands which were the favourites by many people such as Target, Old Navy, Danskin, LL Bean as well as Forever 21; none of the clothes were sweatshop free. Many people cannot avoid buying the clothes as there are limited options of wearing clothes which were affordable to oneself with the lack of sweat labour.

The research which was held enables the students to learn mapping lessons after the mapping exercise. The students can realize that they are connected in rather intimate ways with other people all over the world. Furthermore, the research enabled the students to learn that the connection which they had with people; who earned little even after working for about 12 hours a day in the factory. In that, they wore clothes which were made by the same plant as well as a similar country although of different designs and time. The research which involved mapping to arrive at the writing of the conclusion revealed the global commodity links. The links give the form as well as the meaning of the abstract concept of economic globalisation. Moreover, the exercise gave the students a better view concerning the global perspective of where the clothes they wear come from as well as how they are made.

Reference.

Hassler, M. (2003). The global clothing production system: commodity chains and business networks. Global Networks, 3(4), 513-531.

Gereffi, G. (1994). The Organization of Buyer-Driven Global Commodity Chains: How US Retailers Shape Overseas Production Networks. Commodity chains and global capitalism.

Bair, J. (2005). Global capitalism and commodity chains: looking back, going forward. Competition & Change, 9(2), 153-180.

Gereffi, G. (1999). A commodity chains framework for analyzing global industries. Institute of Development Studies, 8(12), 1-9.

Case Study #4: Cloud Computing

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INTRODUCTION

According to Kundra (2010), the United States government is the world’s largest consumer of information technology and yet its poor project implementation and lack of upgraded technology has led to decreased efficiency and a lack of productivity. To mitigate these issues through upgrades can be costly, however, there is another way to address the issues plaguing the technological departments of the federal government. Cloud computing. Cloud computing is a movement within the IT field that allows organizations to increase or decrease the capacity of what is essentially a shared folder as needed without having to update their technological devices or invest in hardware storage devices (Kundra, 2011). The following case study presents to its readers the benefits of ten case studies as well as the reasoning for the benefits identified in a specific study. This case study is designed to analyze ten cloud computing case studies and share the benefits organizations can experience through the use of cloud computing.

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Case Study Title Benefits

DoD US Army AEC (Example) Assets will be Better   Utilized, Efficiency Improvements will Shift Resources Toward Higher-Value   Activities (Example)

Department of Defense US Army AEC Faster application upgrades, increased efficiency, reduced hardware and IT staff costs, increased productivity.

DOD PSDT USAF Improved asset utilization (increased 70%), improved productivity in application management, focus shift to service management

DOE Cloud Computing Migration Linked to emerging technologies, purchases only the services needed, can increase capacity at any time, improved productivity in network

HHS Supporting Electronic Health Records Near-instantaneous increases in capacity, quick response to urgent agency needs, improved productivity with end-users

Department of the Interior Email Aggregated demand and accelerated system consolidation

GSA USA.gov Purchase and use of needed services from the cloud provider only, near instantaneous increase in capacity, focus shifted to service management, more responsive to urgent agency needs, improved productivity in network.

NASA World-Wide Telescope Quick response to urgent agency needs, near instantaneous increases and reductions in capacity, accelerated system consolidation, improved productivity in application development and network.

NASA Become a Martian Improved productivity of the network, purchased only the services needed, near-instantaneous increases in capacity, focus shift to service management,

SSA SOASK Increased productivity, service management, tap into private sector innovation, purchase of only services needed, ability to respond quickly to urgent agency needs, aggregated demand

FLRA Case Management System Tap into private sector innovation, improved productivity in application management, quick response to agency needs, improved asset utilization (time of app to deploy is 25% of original time), better linked to emerging technologies.

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HHS Supporting Electronic Health Records

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has employed the use of cloud computing in order to support and enhance the implementation of its Electronic Health Records (EHR) system (Kundra, 2010). In the table above, the benefits that HHS has experienced are outlined and now the reasons why these benefits have been identified will be shared in the table below:

Benefit Identified Reasoning for identification

Near-instantaneous increases in capacity The system can be updated as centers begin using it and future updates are expected to quick and seamless, providing more storage capacity or decreasing as is necessary.

Quick response to urgent agency needs The review process that was conducted to determine how long it would take to implement the technology necessary determined that over a year would pass before HHS would have access to its new systems, however Salesforce (the cloud computing agency) was able to implement their solution in less than three months.

Improved productivity with end-users Implementation of EHR systems is coordinated through this system, streamlining the process for all involved and Salesforce works collaboratively with the end user in order to provide the services needed.

CONCLUSION

Cloud computing is a service that can enhance the performance and productivity of any organization when used correctly and through secured access points. The case studies above give various examples of how organizations from various backgrounds can benefit from the same type of system by tailoring it to the needs of their consumers. While HHS consumers were able to benefit from the uniform implementation of EHR systems, customers of the SSA were able to greatly benefit from the cloud based website created and maintained by the SSA by bypassing long wait times and receiving near instant answers. Whether cloud computing is a service the organization is considering for internal purposes only or it is a service that will be used to benefit the individuals it serves as well, it is a system that all organizations should take into consideration. The increased efficiency, productivity, and storage coupled with the decreased need for continuous technological upgrades and increased staffing, cloud computing is a strategy whose benefits exceed its disadvantages when properly implemented.

References

Kundra, V. (2010). State of public sector cloud computing. CIO Council. Retrieved from: https://cio.gov/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2012/09/StateOfCloudComputingReport-FINAL.pdf

Kundra, V. (2011). Federal cloud computing strategy. Washington, DC. Retrieved from: https://learn.umuc.edu/d2l/le/content/47852/viewContent/2363992/View

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Security testing software is a very important entity for many organizations as it provides security to a company’s network by identifying and testing vulnerabilities before potential hackers can exploit them. Advanced Research has been the victim of cybercriminal efforts to take intellectual assets and sell it to their competitors. It is assumed that our network of corporate documents has been infiltrated by illegal sources more than once.

The following is a plan for implementation and purchase of the CORE IMPACT pro for the protection of Advanced Research. The software product, IMPACT pro, is used internally to test the security of web applications, our network system, wireless networks, endpoints, and also many emailed based social attacks of engineering.

In short, IMPACT pro addresses penetrations by testing essential components to the infrastructure. The software also works to identify vulnerabilities and assess weak points in nearly all organizations networks that deal with cybercrime landscape, the production of layered security items. IMPACT pro also intermingles with the rising demand for the tangible metrics which are used to measure the development in security programs and to share these results with business management and IT.

All these factors have motivated the extensive adoption of comprehensive vulnerability management technologies by many companies. IMPACT pro uses advanced scanning systems and defensive tools which interact with individual dangers to deliver lists of potential weak aspects, or Security Management Systems that make use of algorithms in order to calculate theoretical threats. IMPACT pro’s capability to put on a wide array of real world threat situations allows organizations to test their networking assets and IT. Once a network has been compromised, any and all devices connected to such network have the potential to be compromised as well (Murphy, 2013). In short, IMPACT pro will assist Advanced Research in order to evaluate its most significant compliance-related and security risks.

The Requirement:

The main objective is to prevent access to the intellectual property of Advanced Research Corporation, available through our company’s network, from cybercriminals. Advanced Research is still a fairly young company and because of this, management has been hesitant to budget for expensive security projects in the past, which has resulted in the loss of millions of dollars in the form of research data stolen from its corporate network by cyber thieves. Due to continued potential loss, there is a need to purchase the necessary testing software. After much research, I have found CORE IMPACT pro to be the best solution for Advanced Research. Core Impact is rapidly becoming the standard in vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. This top of the line software features various penetration tests, including remote host-based and network-based, as well as web-based penetration tests, and Wi-Fi network (Stephenson, 2013).

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CORE IMPACT Overview:

Core IMPACT pro will enable Advanced Research to complete independent, proactive penetration analysis on our applications, systems and end uses. It will allow us to replicate malware, data theft techniques, and real world hacking while gaining actionable material that will assist us in finding and fixing our most pressing security weaknesses. After using this product, we can determine the way our awareness policies and defensive security measures detect, react and prevent future attacks.

IMPACT pro will enable us to test:

Critical OS facilities and desktop and server operating systems.

IPS, IDS, network security solutions and firewalls.

End point security solutions such as anti-malware, anti-phishing, antivirus, prevention systems and host based intrusion.

End point applications such as web browser, instant messaging, email readers, business application. Media players and productivity tools.

End user awareness of spam, phishing and social engineering.

Core Impact Pro

The Benefits of IMPACT Pro:

The reasons for recommending Impact Pro, in order to satisfy the security requirements of our organization, are mentioned below:

It can be used efficiently by current internal staff:

We can use this product with our existing skill sets and staff. Its training requirements are slight, provided by the vendor, and easy to implement. It will also allow us to assess our security status as we upgrade, add and update endpoints, web applications, servers and other IT assets on regular basis.

Product stability, quality and security of network:

IMPACT Pro is a commercial-grade security testing software. It tests security against malware, hacking and data crack attempts using that same techniques that the cyber criminals apply. However, this software ensures a network is secure and safe without putting stability of networks, applications or endpoints at risk.

Enabling repeatable and consistent security testing:

IMPACT Pro allows a user to schedule endpoint and network penetration testing and vulnerability validation. This ensures reliability of testing programs by allowing more organized approach to an assessment with strong metrics in order to measure improvement over time.

Testing of web applications and heterogeneous infrastructure:

IMPACT Pro is the only commercial-grade programmed web applications testing software in market. It allows the user to verify both proprietary and commercial web applications that are secure against threats that search for SQL injection, Cross-site scripting, and PHP file insertion vulnerabilities. It can also help to identify weaknesses across many operating system platforms, service packs and versions existing on systems throughout network.

Constant updates for testing against latest attack trends:

A combination of continuing technology acceptance, increasing connectivity, persistent cyber criminals and modification means that security landscape is continually evolving. Core Security also offers regular updates that check for newly exposed vulnerabilities in services, operating systems, wireless networks, end-user applications, web applications and other different possible points of exposure.

How IMPACT Pro varies from other Vulnerability Scanners:

IMPACT Pro conducts continuing research into malware attacks and cutting-edge vulnerabilities, allowing companies to keep its software up-to-date with timely and new testing competences 20 to 30 times per month. Unlike many testing tools that only report potential vulnerabilities for analysis, CORE Pro allows to test present security position across majority of IT infrastructure in order to find real exposures that can be threats to operations.

The software solutions of CORE serve as self-regulating form of dynamic self-assessment. This self-regulating system allows companies to authenticate the efficiency of various security points and determine whether or not they are working correctly and protecting the company. Specific competencies of CORE Pro comprise the capability to test for different types of vulnerabilities across:

Network Systems

Endpoints

Web Applications

Email Users

Wireless Networks

By doing practical testing across all of the aforementioned access points we, as an organization, can separate failure points in our security structure and report these problems rapidly. Advanced Research can also obtain the ability to evaluate efficiency and ROI (Return On Investment) of broadly deployed layered security tools like firewall, anti-virus, data leakage protection, authentication, IDS/IPS, security management systems and compliance on a continuing basis to measure the value of systems and validate past and future spending plans.

Product Cost:

Price of IMPACT Pro starts $30,000/year. The product payment includes:

Software License

All upgrades related to version

Systematic Product Updates

Training.

Customer Support

Reference:

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Penetration Testing with Core Impact Pro (Attack Intelligence, Vulnerability Prioritization & Consolidation) Retrieved September 30, 2014, from: http://www.coresecurity.com/core-impact-pro

Replicate Real-World Attacks and Reveal Critical Security Exposures. (2012, January 1). Retrieved September 30, 2014, from http://www.coresecurity.com/files/ attachments/CORE_Pro_product_overview.pdf

Stephenson, P. (2013, February 1). Core Impact Professional. Retrieved September 30, 2014, from http://www.scmagazine.com/core-impact-professional/review/3791/