Evaluation of Cybersecurity Threats in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Other Regions

Objective:

Assess and evaluate the cybersecurity threats in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and other regions including the relevant differences in global security outlooks across these regions, paying special attention to the cultural issues which affect security practices.

Competencies:

Security Practices, Information literacy/Research skills

Problem solving, Global impact of a Cyber Event

Policy Experience

Individual Assignment:

Each student evaluates Cybersecurity Threats in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and other regions with an 9-12 page paper. If you have any questions, please ask them early in the week so you have enough time to complete this assignment on time.

Students are to discuss these topics in their report:

1. Describe significant cultural issues and challenges that contribute to cybersecurity threats that can generally be linked to sources in the Middle East and Africa.

2. Discuss the effectiveness that international organizations such as NATO and the United Nations might have with helping to modify cybersecurity policy in these areas over the next decade.

3. Explain why some countries in these areas may, or may not, have an interest to take a "blind eye" toward cybersecurity issues.

4. What can be done to encourage some countries in these areas to take stronger action against sources for cybersecurity threats?

Discuss policy, security practices, cultural influences, ethical principles, and recommendations. Support your ideas with examples and cited references.

Prepare your paper in either Word or PDF format as your instructor requires. It should be double-spaced with one-inch margins all around.

The citations and the reference list in the paper should be formatted in accordance with APA 6th edition guidelines. References are NOT included in the page count.