Description

321 Executive Proposal Project

The purpose of this project is to evaluate the student’s ability to research and evaluate security

testing software and present a proposal for review by executive team members. By completing

the document the student will also gain practical knowledge of the security evaluation

documentation and proposal writing process. The project will enable the student to identify

and understand the required standards in practice, as well as the details that should be covered

within a proposal.

Project Deliverable

 Using the Case Study presented in this document, to complete an executive proposal.

 Provide a three to five page proposal summarizing purpose and benefit of chosen security

software to the executive management team.

The student will evaluate and test security testing software for purposes of testing

corporate network security. The purpose of the software is to measure the security

posture of the organization by identifying vulnerabilities and help prevent future attacks

and deter any real-time unknown threats.

The proposal should effectively describe the software in a manner that will allow the

executive team members to understand the purpose and benefits of the software to

approve the purchase.

Guidelines

 Evaluate and select a security tool for a recommendation that you learned about in the

iLabs modules or the EC-Council textbooks.

 The proposal document must be 4 to 5 pages long, conforming to APA standards. See

" Writing Guideline" in WebTycho where you' ll find help on writing for research projects.

 At least three authoritative, outside references are required (anonymous authors or web

pages are not acceptable). These should be listed on the last page titled " References."

 Appropriate citations are required. See the syllabus regarding plagiarism policies.

 This will be graded on the quality of the research topic, quality of paper information, use of

citations, grammar and sentence structure, and creativity.

 Has professional-looking format and provide at least 3 references that are cited

properly using the APA standard.  No spelling or grammatical errors. Effectively

describes the purpose of the software that will allow the Senior Management to

understand the organizational need and make the appropriate decisions to purchase.

Research is supported by documentation and evidence. Effectively provides

analysis results that demonstrate the effectiveness of the software to meet the

organizations' objectives. Effectively explains the benefit of the software. Cost of the

software and any costs. Includes all key points of the analysis and allows the senior

management to understand the organizational need enough to make an appropriate

choice.