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Nearly a decade has passed since the National Academy of Engineers declared Cyber Security a "grand challenge for the next century." Every day there is news on ways in which cyber security challenges and responses are complicating every aspect of our lives. Can the challenge be solved? As a first step to solving any problem, one must understand its nature. So, it is important for all cyber security analysts to keep on top of news stories in the field. In this discussion forum we will do just that with the hope that everyone will make it a daily habit throughout their career. Today, some cyber news has been flooded out of the headlines by Hurricane Harvey, but as noted in this article, cyber concerns are front and center as students return to school.

Could you please explain the roles and responsibilities of a Cyber Security Instructor?

I would want to hear your opinions on potential methods that may be used in our schools to increase students' understanding of the need of cybersecurity.

A security policy is developed by senior management to assign certain responsibilities and mandate certain requirements, which are usually aligned with the agency's mission.A new policy was just created to prohibit peer-to-peer software downloads, as they are illegal and may bring malicious content to the workplace. The security officer, noticed that employees resisted the policy and chose to continue downloading peer-to-peer software. Explain how you would handle this situation. What would you do to enforce the policy?

Malware that has been socially engineered is one of them, as are phishing attacks for passwords and software security breaches caused by software that has not been patched. Because there are so many of these attacks, businesses need to have protocols for dealing with them in place. Talk about the information that need to be included in an incident response plan for each of the following two types of cyberattacks: Make an effort to be as comprehensive as you possibly can.

What are the most important IT security issues facing companies today? Have these changed over the last five years and do you think they'll continue to change? How should companies prepare themselves for security threats in the future?

Here are a few cyber security strategy considerations."

A number of authorities in the field of information technology security are of the opinion that businesses might significantly improve their levels of protection by employing individuals who have previously worked as hackers in the capacity of consultants. Is that what you consider to be the case? Is this an acceptable reason or an unacceptable one?

What cyber security dangers will you be planning for and expecting when you design a comprehensive information security strategy for your organization? In the foreseeable future, where do you see yourself in respect to cyber security risks?

What kinds of cyber security risks will you be expecting and planning for when you build up your company's Information Security strategy? As cyber security threats continue to evolve, where do you see yourself in the near future?

Indicate the importance of each of your five suggested preventive measures against cyberattacks.

Identity theft is a common kind of cybercrime, and it's becoming more common. Describe the methods hackers could use to steal your identity and the safeguards you recommend for preventing this from happening.