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Geoff is considering whether to deploy on-premises infrastructure or cloud-hosted infrastructure. His most important requirements are (in order): Ease of scalability, Management overhead, and Cost. If Geoff wants to run a containerized service that can handle very large loads, what model should he select?

Jake’s vulnerability scanner reports that the software of his organization running is vulnerable to a cryptographic downgrade attack. What concern should Jake have about this potential issue?

As Casey continues to work to secure her data center, she decides to deploy access badges. What technique will provide the greatest assurance that a stolen or cloned access badge will not allow an attacker access? 

What technology is record-level encryption most commonly associated with?

Elizabeth wants to implement a cloud-based authorization system. Which of the following protocols is she most likely to use for that purpose?

Redman (2023) cautions against hype and argues that meaningful AI progress will be slow and demanding. What are his suggestions for balancing the excitement of innovation with the practical realities of implementation?  

Leonard-Barton & Kraus (1985) emphasize the importance of “ownership” of new technology. What does this mean? 

Explain why customer needs should come before technology when designing services.  

Explain why “lighthouse projects” matter and where they have limits.  

In Carr’s (2003) analysis, what ultimately causes a technology’s strategic value to decline?