Heavy Metal Engineering: IA and Risk Analysis for the Business

This report examines the Information Assurance (IA) and risk analysis for Heavy Metal Engineering (HME), a manufacturing organization. The report addresses the need for an IA plan to secure data assets, particularly in the context of potential international joint ventures. It outlines the IA strategy, including the identification of assets to be protected, the implementation of a framework, and the detection and mitigation of risks. The report also discusses the integration of these plans with the operational processes of the 21st century, the selection of an accrediting body, and the development of an incident response and disaster recovery plan. The analysis utilizes peer-reviewed articles to support the data analysis and provide a comprehensive overview of the topic.