#5 Assignment: Cyber Security Policy

5 Cybersecurity Policy Assignment: The final product will be at least seven- page analysis assignment (approximately 1250 words or more).

You are to read and examine the DHS Cybersecurity Strategy, link below. Consider the following:

Discuss the various DHS Cybersecurity Strategy and Goals.

Do you see any weaknesses or anything missing that should be addressed? If so, what?

Discuss cybersecurity failures and high-profile intrusions in recent years (since 2015).

What policies have been implemented do address current cybersecurity threats?

Follow APA guidelines and have a minimum of 5 references. The format of the assignment should include: 1) Cover page; 2) Introduction (1/2 page); 3) Analysis (4-pages); 4) Conclusion (1/2 page); 5) Reference page (APA format).

Analysis. In this part you evaluate, criticize, and synthesize the factual information. This is the most important part of your paper where your critical thinking rather than what others have written. This part should also be four to seven pages in length.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY. Retrieved from  https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/DHS-Cybersecurity-Strategy_1.pdf

Grading Rubric – Policy Analysis Assignment

The Policy Analysis Assignment should meet APA standards with in-text citations and references.

The Policy Analysis Assignment should include a minimum of (5) (double-spaced, numbered) pages and at least 5 scholarly sources.

The format of the assignment should include: 1) Cover page; 2) Introduction (1/2 page); 3) Analysis (4-pages); 4) Conclusion (1/2 page); 5) Reference page (APA format).

The paper should be organized; each paragraph should flow logically into the next paragraph. Headings and sub-headings should be utilized.

Appropriate terminology should be used; writing should be clear and concise.

Appropriate font should be used (Times New Roman) and font size (12-point font).

The paper should be written in a professional tone.

Other items to consider:

The paper should demonstrate critical and creative thinking.

The paper should demonstrate knowledge of policy analysis.

The concluding paragraphs should provide a summary of key points, it should connect to the introduction, and should offer recommendations for policy changes/considerations.

In the Analysis section, you are to evaluate, criticize, and synthesize the factual information. This is the most important part of your paper where I can see your critical thinking rather than what others have written. This section should be four pages in length.

Grading Rubric

Points Possible

Points Earned

Follows APA guidelines (e.g. in-text citations, reference   list).

10

Format/cover page

10

Strong introduction

10

Organization/Transitions

10

Synthesis of Scholarly Research

40

Critical and Creative Thinking

10

Strong Conclusion/ Recommendations for policy   changes/Considerations

10

Total

100

Compliance Adjustments

Deduction

Applied Deduction

Did not use of 5 Scholarly Resources

-10 per scholarly source

Did not include a minimum of 5 (double- spaced, numbered)   pages

-10 per page missing