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Step 1 – No DELIVERABLE --  SIMTRAY global world

issues and topics addressed in this exercise include EMP Attack, the role of state actors, and attacks using technologies such as botnets.

Step 2 – No Deliverable – SIMTRAY small world

Topics in this exercise: EMP Attack, the role of state actors, and attacks using technologies such as botnets.

Step 3: DELIVERABLE Project Practice - SIMTRAY Cyber Policy for a Small World: Day 3

Create a one-page report -- Compile your recorded scores, lessons learned and documented technologies and policies.

Step 4: Discussion Posts - Malicious Cyber Technology Review

Select one technology or capability and post a brief description on the discussion board of the technology, its intended use, and how it is being used maliciously. Include a brief discussion of how your selected technology has evolved and how global cybersecurity policies might be used to counter its effects.

Possible choices include, but are not limited to: Trojans, rootkits, worms, spyware, keystroke loggers, or advanced persistent threats (APTs). Do not select botnets.

Step 5: DELIVERABLE -- International Cybersecurity Threat Review

Due to the vast differences in culture, leadership, laws, and policies of countries around the globe, cybersecurity threats are handled differently. Differences result in various approaches to cybersecurity economic issues, different tolerances for cybersecurity cultural issues, and different responses to cyberterrorism.  Global perspectives on international cybersecurity legal issues have broad impact as different nations attempt to both thrive in the global economic environment and survive in light of global cyberthreats. Organizations that desire to expand into foreign nations must consider these differences, particularly when they are not relevant when operating in the United States.

DELIVERABLE – International Cyber Threat Matrix and Incorporate discussion topics below –

Complete the  International Cybersecurity Threat Matrix  for at least three international countries or regions. For each nation/region incorporate brief discussions of B,C,D below --

A.    Discuss global cybersecurity threats coming from a minimum of three different regions; for example, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Russia, or other regions. 

B.    Incorporate a Discussion of how networked computing systems are critical to the nation/region businesses, commerce, education, and governments.

C.    Discuss how security of networks is no longer solely the concern of corporate entities and the relevant regulatory environments

D.    Discuss how the nation/region Governments must work globally to keep networks secure. 

Step 6: TWO attached DELIVERABLEs - NATO and United Nations Review

Complete the  Andrew Bowers NATO Intern eLearning Module  . Read about international cybersecurity approaches.  The UN also stated their recommendations for supporting international cybersecurity policies – see box below..

For example:  The United Nations (UN) was founded in 1945, and is currently composed of 193 member states. In 2014-15, the UN directed the establishment of a Group of Governmental Experts (GGEs) to study and make recommendations on cybersecurity.  The GGE reported specific recommendations in 2015.  What are those recommendations?

1.   MATRIX DELIVERABLE -  Update the  International Cybersecurity Threat Matrix  from the previous step, based on your findings in this step.

2.   PARAGRAPH DELIVERABLE - Include a paragraph document discussing A and B topics shown below. 

A.    Discuss the effectiveness of Bowers Module,

B.    Discuss the effectiveness of the United Nations cybersecurity stance in helping to contribute to cybersecurity international policy over the next decade.

Step 7: DELIVERABLE -- Compilation of International Cybersecurity Environmental Scan Findings

Write a summary for each country/region - Compile all of the information you found in the previous two steps and write a summary for each country/region you have researched.  Use the  International Cybersecurity Environmental Scan Template  (see below) to guide your summary discussions.  Create one brief summary for each country/region you have researched --  2 or 3 pages in total length.

A.    Use the Template topics as your SUBHEADINGS (A,B,C,D,E,F,G)

B.    Within the “A” subheading -- Describe the regions and the cybersecurity threats prevalent in the regions selected.

C.    Within the “B” subheading -- Describe the role of international bodies (NATO and United Nations) in influencing and contributing to international cybersecurity policies, and state whether you can also describe NATO and the UN as CATALYSTS for CHANGE?

International Cybersecurity Environmental Scan Template   Country:  _________________________   A. What are some unique characteristics of the country’s culture that make cyberspace issues more challenging?   B. If you projected forward into the next decade, what things do you think will change?   C. What could be the catalyst(s) for change?   D. From an economic perspective, is there a possibility that the country will take a different approach with regard to cyberspace than it has in the past?   E. From the criminality perspective, does the country do enough in the cyberspace area?   F. What changes would you suggest if you were the US ambassador to these countries?   G. Describe and discuss the potential impact of your recommendations.

 

Step 8: DELIVERABLE One Page -- Regional Fact Sheet on Identification and Implication of Cybersecurity Threats

Develop a short (1-2 pages) fact sheet using only one (1) of the regions from your matrix. Use these SubHeadings for your report (A,B,C,D) --

A.   Describe examples of a cybersecurity malware threat experienced in one region,

B.    Discuss the evolution of the associated malware

            i.     discuss six (6) specific characteristics (purpose, size, attack method, attribution, etc.) of the malware and

            ii.     describe how these 6 characteristics have emerged, changed, or evolved over the past five to 10 years.

            iii.     discuss what contributing factors may cause these characteristics to change, and how these characteristics may change over the next 10 years

C.   Discuss the implications (e.g., economic, political, national security, etc.) of malware to that entire region, and

D.   Discuss how global cybersecurity policy controls might be used to counter the effects of malware technologies (do not describe technology controls) in the future?

 

Step 9: MATRIX – No Deliverable -- Global Cybersecurity Threats: Deep Dive on Botnets

Review the learning content modules listed below and create notes to fill in the  Botnet Research Template .  Three Learning Content Modules:

1. Botnets Creating Profit

2. Global Botnets and Emerging Issues

3. Botnet Attack at Westwood Mutual