EDM502 Critical Infrastructure
Vulnerability and Protection (2017OCT02FT-1)
Cybersecurity Threats Discussion 1
There are many examples of failures in
cybersecurity including the Stuxnet computer virus interfering with the Iranian
uranium enrichment process; Wall Street (NASDAQ); and Identity Theft from banks
and on-line retailers and corporations.
What are some of the measures that can be
employed to protect our banking, defense and critical infrastructure from
cyber-assault?
Disaster Relief and the Military
Discussion 2
Active Duty and National Guard units have
been used in the past during natural disaster response operations domestically
and internationally. Discuss the
capabilities and limitations of: 1) Active Duty, and 2) National Guard being used
to support disaster relief efforts.
Apply Solutions to Infrastructure Damage
by Natural Disaster Discussion 3
Hurricanes and Tornados have a significant
impact on both Public Safety Radio systems (Police, Fire, EMS, etc.) and
Cellular Communications. What can be done to ensure communications do not fail
following a severe wind event? Remember to cite your sources and list your
references.
International Agreements and
Infrastructure Discussion 4
Global and regional conflicts can greatly
affect several critical infrastructure sectors in the United States. Discuss
the importance of international agreements in protecting U.S. infrastructure
given current conflicts in the Middle East and Africa. Remember to cite your
sources and list your references.
