The assessment requirements for this unit are as follows:

Learning Outcome One – Know how to communicate the organisations vision and strategy to the team

AC1.1 Explain the importance of the team having a common sense of purpose that supports the overall
vision and strategy of the organisation

AC1.2 Explain the role that communication plays in establishing a common sense of purpose

AC1.3 Assess the effectiveness of own communication skills on the basis of the above

Learning Outcome Two – Know how to motivate and develop the team

AC2.1 Describe the main motivational factors in a work context and how these may apply to different
situations, teams and individuals

AC2.2 Explain the importance of a leader being able to motivate teams and individuals and gain their
commitment to objectives

AC2.3  Explain the role that the leader plays in supporting and developing the team and its members and
give practical examples of when this will be necessary

Part 1: Investigate an Employee Who Might Be a Hacker (5 points)

Provide a formal response to a senior manager of an organization. A private corporation suspects an employee is using password-cracking tools to gain access to other accounts. The accounts include employees in the Payroll and Human Resources departments. Write a two- to three-page paper outlining what steps to take, who should be involved, and what should be considered. Cite and reference the textbook and at least two other quality resources.

Part 2: Explore Companies That Specialize in Digital Forensics (5 points)

Evaluate organizations for an internal report to cyber practitioners and managers. Use a Web search engine to search for companies specializing in “digital forensics,” “cyber forensics,” and “computer forensics.” Select three such companies, and write a two- to three-page paper comparing what each company does, who its primary customers appear to be, their business focus, forensic roles, partnerships (if any), and how much respect they appear to receive from peers and customers.

Length: 4 to 6 pages

References: Include at least 10 references for each part of this assignment

Books: Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations

Harbawi, M., & Varol, A. (2016). The role of digital forensics in combating cybercrimes…

How-To Geek. (2015). 5 ways to run Windows software on a Mac.

An insight into digital forensics branches and tools

The role of digital forensics in combating cybercrimes