​ ​​ Science fiction movies have fuelled stories and images of a dystopian world full of sentient, complex distributed systems gone out of control. Fortunately, many actual technological futurists do not foresee such events occurring.

A present concern that continues to grow, however, is how to keep malicious attacks from occurring within complex distribution systems. While the foreseeable future does not include

sentient robots, network managers do worry that their complex systems may be taken over by other intruders—from insiders to corporate spies to foreign governments. In this Discussion, you will analyse a complex distribution system for security vulnerabilities,

and compare potential solutions to choices made by a Fortune 500 company. To prepare for this Discussion:

Choose and research three complex distribution systems (but do not choose power plant or airplane cockpit). To complete this Discussion:

Post: Critique each of the three complex distribution systems you selected. Define how well defended each system is from attack. List possible vulnerabilities and outcomes (both to the system and to society) of a vulnerability breach. Compare one of your choices to

administration of a Fortune 500 Company Network. Compare and contrast technological similarities, differences, vulnerabilities and management mobility. ​