Emergency Management DB
Click on the following link(s) for the Phase 4 Reading Assignment:
• Cyber Threats to National Security
https://class.coloradotech.edu/CbFileShareCommon/ctu/HLS340/Assignment_Assets/Cyber_Threats_to_National_Security.pdf
• HR 5498: The WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010
https://class.coloradotech.edu/CbFileShareCommon/ctu/HLS340/Assignment_Assets/HR_5498_The_WMD_Prevention_and_Preparedness_Act_of_2010.pdf
• Where are the Countermeasures
https://class.coloradotech.edu/CbFileShareCommon/ctu/HLS340/Assignment_Assets/Where_are_the_Countermeasures.pdf
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, research and develop within 350 words an overview of Cyber and CBRN threats to the U.S. Be sure to include the following:
• Briefly discuss the main categories of CBRN threats and how they differ. Summarize the main aspects of the WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010.
• Discuss in detail the one method of CBRN attack that you feel poses the most serious threat to the U.S. and why you feel this is a threat. Support your assertions with your research.
Briefly discuss the risks posed to the private sector and to government from cyber threats.
Briefly discuss measures that can be implemented to protect systems from hacking, malware, or theft.
Your response should include references to the assigned documents.
Please be substantive and clear and use examples to support your ideas.