Objectives
• Describe ways in which cyber terrorists use technology
• Identify the tools used by cyber terrorists
• Examine measures to identify and remedy cyber vulnerabilities
Assignment Overview
This writing assignment explores how cyber terrorism is used as a terrorist tactic.
Deliverables
A one- to two-page paper providing information on critical infrastructure and key resources (12 point font, 300 to 600 words), APA formatted.
Step 1
Research cyber terrorism.
Use the following questions to help guide your research:
• Describe how cyber terrorists can use personal computers and business networks to achieve their goals.
• Describe how cyber terrorists choose their targets.
• Describe countermeasures that can be taken to combat cyber terrorism, including:
Hardware
Software
User education
Step 2
Document your research.
Summarize your research findings into a one- to two-page paper.
Objectives
• Describe ways in which cyber terrorists use technology
• Identify the tools used by cyber terrorists
• Examine measures to identify and remedy cyber vulnerabilities
