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Security Risk Analysis of time in expansion of network
IT projects can be many times a daunting task to both the contracted IT Company and the clients. With some short deadlines, there is usually a small window of opportunity to present skills and produce positive results. As a network administrator, the pressure to deliver top notch and a robust system is a priority. U.S. industry Inc is just a young company that has both the quality and skills and knowledge to produce excellent work considering previous contracts that have been undertaken by the company. The US government department aims to expand its network infrastructure to enlarge the capacity and enable it provide quality services.

The cost estimation of the contract is …show more content…

The more time can be a guarantee to quality, but the value of time lost is costly.

Quantitative risk assessment

it assesses the value in terms quantity lost in the contract within different periods of completion.

On time: completion of projects on time is set out in the contract. Time is saved, and value in terms of money is saved. Six months are enough to complete the project at the said cost of $3 million dollars.

One month early: the quantity of time is greatly saved, and the cost is saved considerably. The teams required to make deliveries within the alternating Mondays can maximize the number of hours worked and maybe save.

Two months late: additional time comes with added cost and expenses in the contract. More than $3 million dollars will be used if the project is not done within the estimated period. U.S. industry Inc will make losses of both time and money.

Security requirements

the security requirements of the US government are absolute and must be followed to the letter.

On time with required security: ensure that the project is within the US acceptable standards. The contract is followed to the letter hence achieving quality, fair cost, timely completion and required standards.

One month early with required security ensures that the record time is achieved, and cost is saved, and the security requirements are in line with the FISMA regulations.

Two months without required security are disastrous for U.S. industry Inc as it will

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