WGU D265 TASK 1 TEMPLATE | LATEST UPDATE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Choose one of the case studies from the Case Study list in Supporting
Documents. Read the case study carefully.
Then, complete the evaluation of the case study by filling out the template
below. You will write your response to each item in the blank box
underneath each section.
For more information on each item below, you can review the Learning
Resource sections referenced in each section.
No more than 30% of your written response can match other sources.
Please provide the labeled premise(s) and conclusion
of an argument from your selected case study below.
Premise(s) and
Conclusion
Review Section 1, Lesson 2 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
Premise 1: Phishing was identified as the cause of last year's
ransomware attack.
Premise 2: Phishing attacks have more than doubled over the last five
years.
Premise 3: If the company were to implement simulations to train
employees, it could decrease the likelihood of another phishing attempt
by 85%.
Conclusion: It is advisable to use phishing simulations to further
employee training against such attacks.
In the box below, please describe whether the
argument is deductive or inductive.
Deductive/
Inductive
Review Section 1, Lesson 4 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
Maria’s argument for further training against phishing attacks is inductive.
This inductive reasoning is evident as she draws a general conclusion
from specific evidence and observed trends. She notes that the
company’s previous ransomware incident was caused by a phishing
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COMPLETE SOLUTION
Choose one of the case studies from the Case Study list in Supporting
Documents. Read the case study carefully.
Then, complete the evaluation of the case study by filling out the template
below. You will write your response to each item in the blank box
underneath each section.
For more information on each item below, you can review the Learning
Resource sections referenced in each section.
No more than 30% of your written response can match other sources.
Please provide the labeled premise(s) and conclusion
of an argument from your selected case study below.
Premise(s) and
Conclusion
Review Section 1, Lesson 2 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
Premise 1: Phishing was identified as the cause of last year's
ransomware attack.
Premise 2: Phishing attacks have more than doubled over the last five
years.
Premise 3: If the company were to implement simulations to train
employees, it could decrease the likelihood of another phishing attempt
by 85%.
Conclusion: It is advisable to use phishing simulations to further
employee training against such attacks.
In the box below, please describe whether the
argument is deductive or inductive.
Deductive/
Inductive
Review Section 1, Lesson 4 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
Maria’s argument for further training against phishing attacks is inductive.
This inductive reasoning is evident as she draws a general conclusion
from specific evidence and observed trends. She notes that the
company’s previous ransomware incident was caused by a phishing
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