“NIST Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity,” located at
http://www.nist.gov/cyberframework/upload/cybersecurity-framework-021214-final.pdf
“NIST Roadmap for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity,” located at
http://www.nist.gov/cyberframework/upload/roadmap-021214.pdf
Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:
Interpret the Department of Homeland Security’s mission, operations and responsibilities.
Detail the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) initiatives, what they protect, and the methods
we use to protect our assets.
Analyze the way in which CIP has or has not advanced between the releases of the DHS’ NIPP
and the NIST’s Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. Justify your
response.
Describe the vulnerabilities that should concern IS professionals who protect the U.S.’s critical
infrastructure.
Suggest three (3) methods to improve the protection of the U.S.’s critical infrastructure, and
justify each suggested method.
Evaluate the effectiveness of IS professionals in regard to protecting the U.S.’s critical
infrastructure, and indicate the strategic ways that you believe IS professionals could better
serve as protectors.
Use at least three (3) quality resources outside of the suggested resources in this assignment.
Note:Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.