Overarching Final Paper Scenario:
You have been asked by your Executive Leadership to develop a Mobile Device and Application Security Strategy & Implementation Proposal to include mobile device roll out for 100% adoption. This is a significant increase as only middle management and above were allowed enterprise issues mobile devices (e.g. smartphones and tablets). The increase is from 25% mobile devices provided to the targeted 100% adoption over the next 2-3 years. Additionally, the Organization is looking to launch 1-5 new mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms supporting its mission. The organization has never developed mobile applications before, and will be looking to incorporate functionality, ease of use, security, and privacy in any new applications they rollout. The mobile apps will vary from business-to-business and business-to-consumer, and is intent on distribution through the official mobile applications stores (e.g. Apple App Store and Google Play Store). Your final paper should address your assigned sector, where you can define the business case using the above parameters. Your final paper should cover, your business base, top threats or risks you are concerned with, your security approach to address the risks, your cost estimates, and your proposed strategy or plan.
The body of the paper (15-20 pages) should link Short Paper 1, 2, 3, and 4 to support overall development and delivery of a Mobile Device and Application Security Strategy/Implementation Plan.
Briefing with slides. Each individual will present their briefing to leadership on voice over PowerPoint (no more than 30 minutes; 5-10 slides) or video with PowerPoint. Video briefing in class. Please schedule with the Instructor.
