Describe the purpose of a risk assessment , risk scope and identify critical areas for an assessment

Your paper is due by the end of Week 3. There will be a penalty for late submissions (See Syllabus for Details).

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Please complete the scenario below following these guidelines for your deliverable.

Your assignment must be a minimum of 2 pages double spaced, plus a title page and a reference page for a total of 4 pages.
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Scenario:

You have been hired as a security consultant to secure the network of a Fortune 500 company.

1. Describe the purpose of a risk assessment , risk scope and identify critical areas for an assessment..

2. Select risk assessment methodology and give your rationale behind the one you chose.