With both public and private assets at risk, national policies have helped to promote frameworks to combat cyber threats. The policies and framework include legislation and public/private cooperation to form groups and centers to assess these threats. The Department of Homeland Security under President Policy Directive 21 provides a framework related to the 16 critical infrastructure sectors. Within each of these sectors, cybersecurity plays a role.
For this SLP, answer the following:
- Discuss the top national policies for combatting cybercrimes.
- What are the primary agencies that are responsible in preparing for, responding, and recovering from a cyber-attack?
- Pick one of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors and address some of the efforts and cooperation needed to prepare, respond, recover and mitigate cyber-attacks.
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).
