cyber sec 5 question essay

Instructions (ONLY ANSWER THREE OF THE FIRST FOUR QUESTIONS...YOU MUST ANSWER QUESTION #FIVE)

You will be presented with a series of essay questions to be answered in your own words. You may use any legitimate resource from the web, textbook, lecture, etc., but use your own analytical thought process to ensure evidence of understanding of the material. Your response to each question must be at least two pages and no more than four pages in length.

You must respond using APA format. There is no requirement for an abstract, table of contents, etc., but remember to properly cite all sources. Use appropriate formatting with standard fonts and font size.

Questions (ONLY ANSWER THREE OF THE FIRST FOUR QUESTIONS, PLUS QUESTION FIVE) Using Richard Clarke’s Cyber War and his argument that our current Cybersecurity protection programs are inadequate, outline the six steps he recommends to improve America’s security Provide your personal assessment and analysis of his recommendations.

1. Using Richard Clarke’s Cyber War and his argument that our current Cybersecurity protection programs are inadequate, outline the six steps he recommends to improve America’s security as outlined in his final chapter “The Agenda," and provide your personal assessment and analysis of his recommendations.

2. Provide an overview of control systems (note: for ease of writing use SCADA terminology to include DCS as well), how they are integrated into CI systems, the impact of SCADA within cybersecurity, the three main generations of SCADA, and what you believe needs to be done to ensure this critical aspect of our Information Technology is secure.

3. Discuss “Cyberpeace” as a concept. Include the possibility of international laws, treaties, criminal charges, enforcement, and other elements that would ensure compliance such as is used for the International Nuclear Non-Proliferation programs. Is this concept even a possibility? Explain.

4. Discuss the unique cybersecurity issues as applicable to financial, transportation, and telecommunications industries. Specifically discuss the respective potential vulnerabilities and concerns, current government/industry activities, and present your recommendations regarding enhanced Cybersecurity of these key national assets.

5. MANDATORY RESPONSE:  Summarize the overall course. Provide your view of Cybersecurity, the actors, the current state of American security as applied to our information technology, the course private industry is taking for the future, the government’s process of managing the threat and how it is developing, and the overall risks to the nation from this threat. BE BOLD AND INNOVATIVE.