Introduction Week 8 of MDSC 6005 focuses on risk management frameworks and organizational strategies for information assurance. In today’s digital environment, organizations face constant threats to data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Risk management provides a structured approach to identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring these threats. Information assurance laws and standards (HIPAA, FERPA, SOX, FISMA, GLBA,…

In the best of worlds, an organization’s well-constructed IT security risk management strategy should be sufficiently adaptable to include emerging problems associated with cyber security. However, cyber security poses unique challenges, not only because of the types and levels of attack but also because of the variability of the attacks themselves. RESOURCES Be sure to…

In this week’s Learning Resources, you studied a theoretical framework for risk management that includes the following main steps: Risk identification Risk analysis Risk planning Risk monitoring To apply this framework in an organization, specific structures—including systems, procedures, policies, guidelines, best practices, and corporate culture—need to be developed. For example, who is responsible for risk…

Child (Age 11) Adjustment Disorder and Impulse-Control Disorder A 11-year-old boy showed increased irritability and aggression following parental separation. Introduced emotional regulation skills and caregiver training in behavioral management strategies. Focused SOAP Note Patient: 11‑year‑old male Presenting Problems: Irritability and aggression following parental separation Diagnosis: Adjustment Disorder with disturbance of conduct; Impulse‑Control Disorder Subjective Chief…

1.Adolescent (15 years) Mood and Eating Disorder A 15-year-old female presented with restricted food intake and low mood. CBT for eating disorder initiated; focus placed on body image, mood tracking, and healthy coping mechanisms. Focused SOAP Note Patient: 15‑year‑old female Presenting Problems: Restricted food intake, low mood Diagnosis: Mood Disorder (Depressive features), Eating Disorder (restrictive…

Introduction The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM‑5‑TR), published by the American Psychiatric Association in March 2022, is the official diagnostic guide for mental disorders in the United States. It updates the DSM‑5 (2013) with revised criteria, new disorders, updated codes, and expanded text descriptions. The DSM‑5‑TR is used…

Introduction Dissociative disorders (DDs) are a group of psychiatric conditions characterized by disruptions in memory, identity, consciousness, and perception. They include Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Dissociative Amnesia, Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder, and Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD). While recognized in the DSM‑5, dissociative disorders remain controversial in psychiatry due to debates about their etiology, validity, and treatment.…

Controversy Associated With Dissociative Disorders The DSM-5-TR is a diagnostic tool. It has evolved over the decades, as have the classifications and criteria within its pages. It is used not just for diagnosis, however, but also for billing, access to services, and legal cases. Not all practitioners are in agreement with the content and structure of the DSM-5-TR,…

CLOUD SECURITY Cloud computing is the dynamic provisioning of IT services on demand from a cloud computing environment. These services can be infrastructure (computing and networking devices), computing platforms (machines with specific configurations), and software applications. Cloud computing allows for scaling computing resources up or down based on need. Payment is made only for the…

This week, you will analyze the value of implementing GIS (geographic information system) solutions in various industries. You will also review the real-world applications of GIS and discuss how it helps in improving business processes. This Discussion is designed to help you identify various cases of potential improvement by using GIS solutions in multiple industries.…