Computer Science homework help
Computer Science homework help.
ITS 834 Emerging Threats and Countermeasures Total points – 100
Midterm Research Paper
Write a research paper on the topic
Cyber warfare and its implications for the United States
Your research paper should be minimally 10 pages (double spaced, Font – Georgia with font size 12). The research paper needs to refer to the following source
- Kostyuk, N., and Zhukov., M., Y. (2019). Invisible Digital Front: Can Cyber Attacks Shape Battlefield Events? Journal of Conflict Resolution, 63(2)., 317-347. (pfd version of paper is uploaded to module 4 in d2l).
- In addition you need to have at least 5 peer reviewed journal/book references
The research needs to minimally discuss the following
- The relevance of cyber warfare for the United States
- What are some examples of possible cyber warfare scenarios where critical infrastructure could be affected
- Emerging technologies that can be used for cyber warfare
- What does Kostyuk and Zhukov (2019) address mainly in their paper? Do you agree with Kostyuk and Zhukov (2019) that cyber-attacks are ineffective as a tool of coercion in war? Ensure to explain why or why
- Future implications of cyber warfare for the United States
The bibliography should be included as a separate page and is not part of the 10 page requirement. The university of Cumberland library can be assessed at https://www.ucumberlands.edu/library
The research paper should include the following components.
- Title Page (Not part of the minimum 10 page requirement)
- Abstract (quick overview in your own words of the entire content of your paper, limited to 200-350 words)
- Introduction (1-2 pages, relevance of cyber warfare for the U.S, example, possible scenarios_
- Literature Review (2-4 pages, describes the research papers that you find in reference to the topic of cyber warfare, emerging technologies that can be used, the impact of cyber warfare)
- Discussion (2-3 pages) – (Your perspective on the topic of cyber warfare, implications for the U.S, critical perspectives and/or recommendations)
- Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs, This provides a final summary of your research paper)
- Bibliography in APA format
Please refer to the following for APA guidelines
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_st yle_guide/general_format.html
The following rubric will be used to grade your assessment
| Evaluation Parameters | Percentage Weight |
| Did the student respond to the research topic | 20 |
| Did the student conduct sufficient literature review of the topic | 20 |
| Did the student provide relevant examples to support viewpoints | 20 |
| Did the student meet the content requirements of the assignment and discuss the key points identified in the question |
20 |
| Did the student provide a critical perspective on the topic | 20 |
| Did the student create a professional, well-developed report with proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and APA formatting |
10 |
| Total | 100% |