MOD 1 & 3

Module 3 - Case

Cyber Threats and Solutions

Case Assignment

Organizations continue to be challenged with an increased cyber vulnerabilities and threats.  Vulnerabilities can exist anywhere in the Internet system.  Some of these could be related to software, a system weakness, or simply brought on in many ways to include hackers, employee errors, or as a result of a disaster. 

For this case, answer the following:

Discuss the types of cyber vulnerabilities and threats for Internet technology (IT) systems (i.e., hardware, software, stored data, and human).

Assignment Expectations

Assignments should be 3-5 full pages, double-spaced, not counting the cover or reference page. Paper format: (a) Cover page, (b) Header, (c) Body. Submit your assignment by the last day of this module. Provide quotations to support your responses.

· Relevance—All content is connected to the question.

· Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.

· Depth of discussion—Present and integrate points that lead to deeper issues.

· Breadth—Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered.

· Evidence—Points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.

· Logic—Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.

· Clarity—Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.

· Objectivity—Avoids use of first person and subjective bias.

· References—Sources are listed at the end of the paper.

Use strong credible sources – peer-reviewed references, government documents, and subject matter expert materials to support your answer. Your paper will not exceed 5 pages (excluding cover sheet and reference page(s).

Module 3 - SLP

Cyber Threats and Solutions

Cyber solutions start with a strong defense and protection methods. Cyber defenses can include strong policies for passwords, software usage and control, encryption techniques, and prevention of unauthorized usage. 

For this SLP, answer the following:

1. Describe some of the traditional methods of defense for cyber threats (i.e., encryption, software controls, policies, physical security, etc.)?

2. What are some of the latest methods for cyber defense? 

SLP Assignment Expectations

Assignments should be 3-5 full pages, double-spaced, not counting the cover or reference page. Paper format: (a) Cover page, (b) Header, (c) Body. Submit your assignment by the last day of this module. Provide quotations to support your responses.

· Relevance—All content is connected to the question.

· Precision—Specific question is addressed. Statements, facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.

· Depth of discussion—Present and integrate points that lead to deeper issues.

· Breadth—Multiple perspectives and references, multiple issues/factors considered.

· Evidence—Points are well-supported with facts, statistics and references.

· Logic—Presented discussion makes sense; conclusions are logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.

· Clarity—Writing is concise, understandable, and contains sufficient detail or examples.

· Objectivity—Avoids use of first person and subjective bias.

· References—Sources are listed at the end of the paper.

Use strong credible sources – peer-reviewed references, government documents, and subject matter expert materials to support your answer. Your paper will not exceed 5 pages (excluding cover sheet and reference page(s).

Required Reading

Averbuch A., & Siboni, G. (2013, May). The classic cyber defense methods have failed: What comes next? Military and Strategy Affairs, Vol 5, No. 1. Retrieved from  http://www.inss.org.il/uploadImages/systemFiles/MASA5-1Eng5_Averbuch%20and%20Siboni.pdf

Assessing nine years of cyber security vulnerabilities and exploits (2018). 2018 Security Threat Report. Protiviti. Retrieved from  https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/infographic-2018-security-threat-report-protiviti.pdf

Buchanan, B. (2016). The life cycles of cyber threats. Survival, 58(1), 39-58, Retrieved from Trident Online Library

Cisco. (n.d.). Cisco Cyber Threat Defense Solution Overview. Retrieved from  http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/enterprise-networks/threat-defense/solution_overview_c22-700869.html

Corrin, A. (2015, July 1). Defense cyber strategy: We can and will hit back. Retrieved from:  http://www.c4isrnet.com/story/military-tech/omr/cyberstrat/2015/07/01/defense-cyber-strategy-power/29558285/

Wright, A. (2015, May 8). Cybersecurity: The best defense is a good offense. Mysterious Universe. Retrieved from  http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/05/cyber-security-the-best-defense-is-a-good-offense/