April 1 DQ Responses

Q1. Please read the below paragraph and write your opinion of about 150 words with intext citation and references.

The first resource that I have chosen for the purposes of this discussion was released in August 2020 named “Cyber security best practices for operating commercial unmanned aircraft systems.” Law enforcement officers and other government departments use Unnamed Aircraft Systems (UAS) in their activities. The UAS has many advantages associated with it; however, they are also prone to risks associated with cyber-security (Gallotti, 2022). UAS are air vehicles that fly autonomously or are remotely piloted and provide innovative solutions in achieving tasks that are dangerous, costly and time consuming. The article gives cyber security best practices that help commercial stakeholders safeguard their infrastructure  and information application. The officers operating the UAS as well as IT managers are guided to secure the UAS initiatives by the UAS cyber security best practices. 

The article, ‘Securing industrial control systems’ is another resource evaluated. The Industrial Control Systems has been traditionally used to support CISA’s capacity to estimate, plan and mitigate risks associated with Industrial Control Systems at the national level. Through collaborations with critical infrastructure operators, CISA develops ICS security capabilities that facilitate the in securing Industrial Control Systems against cyber security risks. This approach is helpful in safeguarding the whole Industrial Control Systems ecosystem. 

Q2. Please read the below paragraph and write your opinion of about 150 words with intext citation and references.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) provide guidance on incident response best practices to guide organizations in effectively responding to cyber-attacks. The guidance stresses the importance of having a plan that includes a designated incident response team, incident reporting and escalation procedures, and communication protocols. It also recommends regular training and testing of incident response plans, as well as using digital forensics and analysis techniques to evaluate the impact of the incident. The guidance also suggests implementing measures to reduce risks along with the incident response plan (Cybersecurity Incident Response | CISA, n.d.). CISA's "Shields Up!" initiative offers resources and tools for assessing and improving the security of computer networks and systems, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. The initiative also highlights the importance of implementing network security best practices, such as updating software frequently, using strong passwords, and creating an incident response plan. The primary goal of "Shields Up!" is to encourage a proactive approach to cybersecurity that prioritizes protecting digital assets (Shields up | CISA, n.d.).