To continue the network design to support the growth and expansion plan of West Consulting this week, you will create a modular design diagram and proposal summary. Reference the West Consulting Network Design Summary and your completed Week One Individual Assignment titled, "West Consulting Customer Design Summary" when completing this task. Create a Modular Design Proposal that includes the following: A diagram of your proposed hierarchical enterprise network that illustrates the relationships between the access, distribution,and core layers using the implementation plan created in your Week One Individual Assignment titled, "West Consulting Customer Design Summary." A summary that details the following: The Cisco®design principles and approach you will use to support this project and its diverse requirements The steps the you will take to ensure the project plan and network design address West Consulting's long-term strategic plans and goals Areas of specific concern related to the nature of the graphics data (traffic types, bandwidth, etc.) and relevant industry best practices you will follow to incorporate in addressing these potential concerns A summary of how your design meets modularity,resiliency, and scalability for future growth

Before you begin: read "Why become a CISSP?" (in Preface) and "Personnel Security" in Chapter 1 of CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide (course textbook) https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/cissp-al.... Then review the US Department of Defense Baseline Certifications list: https://public.cyber.mil/cw/cwmp/dod-approved-8570-baseline-certifications/)~~~~~Your company has been invited to participate in a business round table discussion at a regional Cybersecurity conference hosted by a local community college. The Chief Operating Officer has asked your group of Cybersecurity interns to perform background research and then assist in writing a briefing statement that he will present at the round table. The topic for his presentation is: What is the business value of Cybersecurity certifications?For this activity you must prepare a 3 to 5 paragraph briefing statement which answers the following questions.What are professional certifications?What are the benefits of professional certifications to businesses and other organizations?What are the benefits of professional certifications to individuals?Who certifies the certifiers and why is this important? (ISO/IEC Standard 17024)How do certifications contribute to risk reduction in the field of cybersecurity? (Identify and discuss 3 or more risks that can be mitigated by requiring certifications of Cybersecurity staff members.)Provide in-text citations and references for 3 or more authoritative sources. Put the reference list at the end of your posting. Use a consistent and professional style for your citations and reference list entries. (Hanging indent is NOT required.)

Assignment: Company Competitive Advantage Analysis: Part 2You are an IT analyst at XYZ Corporation, and the company has recently taken on a new client that wishes to understand how the organization can leverage its IT and IS functions as a form of competitive advantage. The company is small and would like to see some real-world evidence of this in order to arm themselves with information as they seek investors to grow their business. You have been asked by your manager, Farah Ahmad, to create a business analysis for the client company’s leadership in which you analyze the competitive landscape for a business and discuss the role of IT/IS in helping that company achieve a competitive advantage. First, you should select a company, research two of its competitors, and create a report to present to the client in which you analyze the business’s current competitive standing within its industry using at least two competitive analysis models/tools with a focus on the role IT plays in determining its current competitive posture; one of the models used in the analysis must be Porter’s Five Forces. It is recommended that you search the Internet to identify industries/companies for which a Porter’s Five Forces analysis have been completed prior to selecting the company on which you will focus your response. Part 2 of your business analysis should be 11–16 paragraphs in length and include at least five references from the Walden Library or other scholarly academic sources.Note: Last week, you submitted Part 1 of this Assignment. This week, you will complete and submit only Part 2.To prepare for this Assignment:Review this week’s Learning Resources.Refer to the Academic Writing Expectations for 2000/3000-Level Courses as you compose your Assignment.By Day 7Submit Part 2 of your business analysis, to include the following.Part 2: IT and Competitive AdvantageIllustrate the company’s use of information systems as part of its competitive business strategies. (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs) Analyze the company and its two competitors through the lens of Porter’s Five Forces. (225–300 words, or 3–4 paragraphs) Analyze the company and its two competitors through the lens of one additional competitive analysis model or tool. (225–300 words, or 3–4 paragraphs)Compare the three companies in light of your two completed analyses, including a discussion of which tool you feel was more useful in helping you to determine the competitive position for your selected company. (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)Finally, present your analysis of the current competitive posture of your selected company. (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs)Note: For each prompt, be sure to reference at least one scholarly source to support your answer. Use the Week 6