Assignment Description
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, research and develop within 400-600 words an overview of Cyber and CBRN threats to the U.S. Be sure to include the following:
• Briefly discuss the main categories of CBRN threats and how they differ. Summarize the main aspects of the WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010.
• Discuss in detail the one method of CBRN attack that you feel poses the most serious threat to the U.S. and why you feel this is a threat.
Support your assertions with your research.
Briefly discuss the risks posed to the private sector and to government from cyber threats.
Briefly discuss measures that can be implemented to protect systems from hacking, malware, or theft.
Your response should include references to the assigned documents.
Please be substantive and clear and use examples to support your ideas.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Reading Assignment
You can find links to the following articles in the Phase 4 Assignment Descriptions:
• Cyber Threats to National Security
• HR 5498: The WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010
• Where are the Countermeasures?
Assignment Description
Reminder: Initial Discussion Board posts due by Friday, responses due by Tuesday
Students are expected to post their responses to peers by Tuesday. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, research and develop within 400-600 words an overview of Cyber and CBRN threats to the U.S. Be sure to include the following:
• Briefly discuss the main categories of CBRN threats and how they differ. Summarize the main aspects of the WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010.
• Discuss in detail the one method of CBRN attack that you feel poses the most serious threat to the U.S. and why you feel this is a threat.
Support your assertions with your research.
Briefly discuss the risks posed to the private sector and to government from cyber threats.
Briefly discuss measures that can be implemented to protect systems from hacking, malware, or theft.
Your response should include references to the assigned documents.
Please be substantive and clear and use examples to support your ideas.