HW AH
Instructions
Answer one question from Part A, three questions from Part B, and one question from Part C. The test is open book and open notes, but no collaboration is allowed. Length is about 300 words for each answer, about 1,500 words overall. While the syllabus specifies “hand-written”, students are allowed to complete their work in WORD or another equivalent word-processing software.
All answers should demonstrate awareness of the definitions, actors, issues, and events covered in class. “A” quality answers will provide support using examples and citations from course readings. Footnotes for examples and citations are not required but should be highlighted for source acknowledgement.
PART A - Fundamental Definitions (Answer one question)
1. Define and describe Cyber War. How does it differ from traditional warfare? How is it the same? Why does it matter?
2. Is cyberspace a part of the global commons? Does the traditional concept of sovereignty apply to cyber? Why or why not?
3. Define and describe “restraint dynamics”. Are these dynamics in play in cyber-crime, cyber-espionage, and cyber-terrorism? Why or why not?
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PART B - Cyber Issues (Answer three questions)
1. How is cyber-deterrence different from nuclear or major conventional attack deterrence? Which of the forms of cyber event (i.e. espionage, terrorism, crime, and conflict) is cyber-deterrence best able to control? Why?
2. Does the government or the private sector have the greater responsibility for ensuring cyber security? Does it matter what region we are considering in answering this question? Discuss ways both might manage those responsibilities.
3. Select one of the following events and discuss a) what happened; b) what did we learn after that event that changed our understanding or response to cyber?
a. Shamoon b. Estonia
4. Discuss cyber threats from the nations in group a or b below and the impact of those threats internationally.
a. North Korea b. Russia
5. What is attribution and why is it so important to cyber security? What makes it so difficult?
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PART C - Readings and Research (Answer one question)
1. In Cyberphobia Edward Lucas attempts to inform a larger circle of people on issues such as identity theft, lack of security, and breach of trust in cyberspace. What are three items that individuals should be more aware of in considering their lives in cyberspace? Why? What should you as a manager do to improve your organization’s awareness of these risks in cyberspace? What will the effect of these actions be for your organization?
2. Individuals and organizations are increasingly susceptible to hacking and the losses (financial, informational, and operational) that result from these nefarious acts. What are the primary things that individuals can due to prevent, avoid or mitigate hacking and its impacts? What can you as a manager do to protect your organization from hacking and its impacts? What will the impact of these actions be for the individual and for your organization?