Assignment
Instructions
Develop a six page essay that fully responds to the following prompt:
Prompt: To survive and thrive in the 21st century, our society is dependent upon our nation's critical infrastructure. Ensuring the continued functioning of all aspects of this infrastructure is a responsibility incumbent upon all facets of our society. For this final written assignment, you are to select one of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors determined by Presidential Policy Directive 21, Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, as the primary focus topic of your report (you must select a critical infrastructure sector you have not previously focused upon in a previous forum assignment). In your report, as it relates to your chosen sector, offer the following:
• In-depth analysis of the threats and hazards currently being addressed
• The consequences to communities, states, and nation should that sector be compromised
• Measures that government (local, state and federal),as well as the private sector is currently taking related to each of the five mission areas found within the National Preparedness Goal (prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery)
Technical Requirements:
Sources: You are not limited to the assigned readings within this course for your research. Research outside of assignment readings is encouraged. You must use and document in your paper, a minimum of six academically acceptable resources for this assignment.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.