This reading will be the basis for your Independent Research Paper or Lightening Talk, so make sure it's a topic you'll find interesting & will enjoy diving into researching further! 1. Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy Cathy O'Neil Prepare a compelling and thoughtfully researched paper or lightening talk presentation (must be scheduled) based on your chosen independent reading selection "topic of interest," or an instructor-approved alternative topic. Paper: single-spaced, 11-point font, 2-3 pages (not including cover, endnotes/citations, bibliography) formats should contain: 1. A brief introduction on the topic you selected and researched, and why you found it of interest; 2. Specifics as to the information security/cyber security issues - e.g., details, options, challenges, concerns, potential impacts on business/industry sector/global; 3. A concise analysis of the topic & related challenges/issues it presents, from your point of view based on your reading and research, supported by relevant observations, examples, figures, statistics, etc., that help the reader understand your perspective; 4. Actions/steps that can be taken to address the issue/challenges - e.g., mitigate/reduce risk, ensure business value/benefits, and who needs to be engaged/involved; and, 5. Conclusion – a summary of your final thoughts/recommendations - note potential hurdles/challenges, rationale/importance of managing this issue in terms of its potential impact on the organization/business objectives, etc. 6. Opinions properly cited; bibliography (references).