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Module 1 discussion

Response to Cyber-Attacks

Read the articles:

How might the U.S. respond to cyber-attacks? By Mark Pomerleau, Jun 10, 2015

https://defensesystems.com/Articles/2015/06/10/US-response-scenario-cyber-attack.aspx

Intelligence officials: Cyber domain is still the 'Wild West', By Mark Pomerleau, Sep 30, 2015

https://defensesystems.com/articles/2015/09/30/ic-congress-cyber-wild-west.aspx

Considering a cyber-attack that was traced to another state-sponsored group, what actions should be taken?

Remember to support your statements with reference, including page or paragraph number.

Module 2 discussion

Cyber Policies – Government and Private Cooperation

Read the articles:

Congressional action on cybersecurity would send strong message to China, By H. West Richards, Oct 5, 2015

http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/255716-congressional-action-on-cybersecurity-would-send-strong

Congress Wants Companies Facing Cyberattacks to Share Data, and It’s Not a Moment Too Soon, By Paul Kurtz, May 19, 2015

http://qz.com/407215/congress-wants-companies-facing-cyber-attacks-to-share-data-and-its-not-a-moment-too-soon/

What should be the government and private roles in setting policies for cybersecurity?

What is the current status of U.S. policy for cyber and what is currently being considered by the President and Congress?

Remember to support your statements with reference, including page or paragraph number.

Module 3 discussion

Cyber: Is offense the best defense?

Read the following articles:

Defense cyber strategy: We can and will hit back, by Amber Corrin, C4&ISR Networks, Jul 1 2015

http://www.c4isrnet.com/story/military-tech/omr/cyberstrat/2015/07/01/defense-cyber-strategy-power/29558285/

Cybersecurity: The Best Defense is a Good Offense, by Taylor Schlacter, May 8, 2015

http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/05/cyber-security-the-best-defense-is-a-good-offense/

1. Do you think that the best cyber defense includes being on the offensive?

2. Should the government and/or private companies engage in cyber warfare?

Remember to support your statements with reference, including page or paragraph number.

Module 4 discussion

Threats to U.S. National Security

Read the following articles:

What Americans should fear in cyberspace, by P.W. Singer, January 12, 2014

http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-singer-cyber-security-20140122-story.html#ixzz2rB3lXtNM

What Is the Greatest Threat to U.S. National Security? By Max Boot, July 12, 2015

https://www.commentarymagazine.com/american-society/military/greatest-threat-to-national-security/

What is your biggest fear in cyber space?

Where do you think cyber threats rate compared to all threats to U.S. national security? Justify your answer.

Remember to support your statements with reference, including page or paragraph number.

Module 4 reflective discussion

Reflections

Given the readings and assignments in the course, identify and briefly discuss TWO concepts or lessons learned that you believe will be most APPLICABLE to YOUR real life professional discipline.

Concept A:

Identify /define ......

Your professional discipline ........

How applicable ......

Concept B:

Identify /define ......

Your professional discipline ........

How applicable ......