This table lists criteria and criteria group na

 This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.CriteriaExcellentOutstandingAcceptableNeeds ImprovementNeeds Significant ImprovementMissing or UnacceptableIntroduction or Overview for Cybersecurity Workforce Issues15 points

Provided an excellent introduction or overview of the cybersecurity workforce issues which impact state governments. This overview addressed 5 or more specific political, economic, socio-cultural (included education), and technological factors which contribute to the perceived lack of qualified cybersecurity workers. The overview appropriately used information from 3 or more authoritative sources.

14 points

Provided an outstanding introduction or overview of the cybersecurity workforce issues which impact state governments. This overview addressed 4 or more specific political, economic, socio-cultural (included education), and technological factors which contribute to the perceived lack of qualified cybersecurity workers. The overview appropriately used information from 2 or more authoritative sources.

13 points

Provided an acceptable introduction or overview of the cybersecurity workforce issues which impact state governments. This overview addressed 3 or more specific political, economic, socio-cultural (included education), and technological factors which contribute to the perceived lack of qualified cybersecurity workers. The overview appropriately used information from 1 or more authoritative sources.

11 points

Provided an overview but the section lacked important details about the project. Information from authoritative sources was cited and used in the overview.

4 points

Attempted to provide an introduction to the project but this section lacked detail and/or was not well supported by information drawn from authoritative sources.

0 points

The introduction and/or overview sections of the paper were off topic.

/ 15Reasons Behind Cybersecurity Workforce Shortages in State Government15 points

Provided an excellent discussion of the reasons why states have difficulty hiring a sufficient number of trained and qualified cybersecurity workers for positions in state agencies and offices. Provided 3 or more specific examples specific to the cybersecurity workforce. Appropriately used information from 3 or more authoritative sources.

10 points

Provided an outstanding discussion of the reasons why states have difficulty hiring a sufficient number of trained and qualified cybersecurity workers for positions in state agencies and offices. Provided 3 or more specific examples specific to the cybersecurity workforce. Appropriately used information from 2 or more authoritative sources.

7 points

Provided an acceptable discussion with two or more reasons why states have difficulty hiring a sufficient number of trained and qualified cybersecurity workers for positions in state agencies and offices. Appropriately used information from 1 or more authoritative sources.

6 points

Discussed at least one reason why states have difficulty hiring enough personnel for their cybersecurity positions in state agencies and offices. Appropriately used information from authoritative sources.

4 points

Attempted to provide information about state hiring difficulties for cybersecurity personnel but the discussion lacked detail and/or was not well supported by information drawn from authoritative sources.

0 points

This section was missing, off topic, or failed to provide information about hiring in state governments for cybersecurity personnel.

/ 15Non-Cybersecurity Reasons Why States Have Difficulty Hiring Trained & Qualified Workers15 points

Provided an excellent discussion of the “non-cybersecurity” reasons why states have difficulty hiring a sufficient number of trained and qualified workers for positions in state agencies and offices. Provided 5 or more general examples which were not specific to the cybersecurity workforce. Appropriately used information from 3 or more authoritative sources.

10 points

Provided an excellent discussion of the “non-cybersecurity” reasons why states have difficulty hiring a sufficient number of trained and qualified workers for positions in state agencies and offices. Provided 4 or more general examples which were not specific to the cybersecurity workforce. Appropriately used information from 2 or more authoritative sources.

7 points

Provided an acceptable discussion of the “non-cybersecurity” reasons why states have difficulty hiring a sufficient number of trained and qualified workers for positions in state agencies and offices. Provided at least one general example which was not specific to the cybersecurity workforce. Appropriately used information from 1 or more authoritative sources.

6 points

Discussed at least one non-cybersecurity reason why states have difficulty hiring enough personnel for their cybersecurity positions in state agencies and offices. Appropriately used information from authoritative sources.

4 points

Attempted to provide information about non cybersecurity reasons behind state hiring difficulties for cybersecurity personnel but the discussion lacked detail and/or was not well supported by information drawn from authoritative sources.

0 points

This section was missing, off topic, or failed to provide information about hiring in state governments for cybersecurity personnel.

/ 15Recommendations for Actions to Attract Cybersecurity Talent20 points

Provided an excellent discussion which identified and explained at least five marketing or hiring actions which state governments could take to attract cybersecurity talent and reduce or alleviate a cybersecurity workforce shortage for trained and qualified cybersecurity personnel. These recommendations included 3 or more alternative practices which de-emphasize salary. Appropriately used information from 3 or more authoritative sources.

18 points

Provided an outstanding discussion which identified and explained at least three marketing or hiring actions which state governments could take to attract cybersecurity talent and reduce or alleviate a cybersecurity workforce shortage for trained and qualified cybersecurity personnel. These recommendations included 2 or more alternative practices which de-emphasize salary. Appropriately used information from 2 or more authoritative sources.

16 points

Provided an acceptable discussion which identified and briefly explained marketing or hiring actions which state governments could take to attract cybersecurity talent and reduce or alleviate a cybersecurity workforce shortage for trained and qualified cybersecurity personnel. These recommendations included at least one alternative practice which de-emphasized salary. Appropriately used information from  1 or more authoritative sources.

14 points

Recommended at least two hiring practices which could help state governments recruit and retain cyber security personnel.  Appropriately used information from authoritative sources.

9 points

Recommended at least one hiring practice which could help state governments recruit and retain cyber security personnel.  The discussion lacked detail and/or was not well supported by information drawn from authoritative sources.

0 points

Did not address best practices for hiring cybersecurity personnel.

/ 20Summary of Research and Recommendations10 points

Provided an excellent summary of the research and recommendations for this deliverable. Summary was clear, concise, and accurate. Appropriately used information from authoritative sources.

8.5 points

Provided an outstanding summary of the research and recommendations for this deliverable. Summary was clear and accurate. Appropriately used information from authoritative sources.

7 points

Provided an acceptable summary of the research and recommendations for this deliverable. Ap