Describe the impact and the vulnerability of the SCADA

Reference no: EM132965518 , Length: word count:900 words

CIS 462 Security Strategy and Policy Assignment - Strayer University, USA

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is: Assess the effectiveness of policies and mitigation techniques in protecting the nation's critical infrastructure.

Instructions - Protecting the nation's critical infrastructure is a major security challenge within the United States. Likewise, the responsibility for protecting the nation's critical infrastructure encompasses all sectors of government, including private-sector cooperation. Get information on the SCADA worm, such as the article, SCADA Worm a 'Nation State Search-and-Destroy Weapon', using the Internet.

Write a 3-5 page paper in which you: (Follow below requirements carefully and get it done exactly as asked for...follow the same sequence and give appropriate headings)

1. Describe the impact and the vulnerability of the SCADA/Stuxnet worm on the critical infrastructure of the United States.

2. Describe the methods to mitigate the vulnerabilities as they relate to the seven domains.

3. Assess the levels of responsibility between government agencies and the private sector for mitigating threats and vulnerabilities to our critical infrastructure.

4. Assess the elements of an effective IT security policy framework and how these elements, if properly implemented, could prevent or mitigate and an attack similar to the SCADA/Stuxnet worm.

5. Use three sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.

Note - Need 900 words paper + title page + references with in-text citations.

Attachment:- SCADA worm Article File.rar

Reference no: EM132965518

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