Module 1 – Case
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE VULNERABILITY AND PROTECTION: AN
INTRODUCTION
Case Assignment
For this Case Assignment, you are to answer the following:
Explain interconnectivity of infrastructures (e.g., airlines
and the power grid) with specific examples. Do interconnectivities increase the
vulnerability of major infrastructures?
Should a CIP management model be centralized, decentralized,
or a combination? Propose a relevant management practice model that supports
your position.
Comment on critical infrastructures in your town, state, or
area of deployment. Number, Type(s)? How protected?
Assignment Expectations
Length: This Case Assignment should be at least 3 pages not
counting the title page and references.
References: At least two references should be included from
academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are
included. Quoted material should not exceed 10% of the total paper (since the
focus of these assignments is critical thinking). Use your own words and build
on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources,
it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text
and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section
(preferably in APA format).
Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your
paper according to question.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor
errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standards guidelines of grammar,
spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar
and spelling impact clarity.
The following items will be assessed in particular:
Relevance: All content is connected to the question.
Precision: Specific question is addressed. Statements,
facts, and statistics are specific and accurate.
Depth of discussion: Student presents and integrates points
that lead to deeper issues.
Breadth: Multiple perspectives and references, multiple
issues and factors considered.
Evidence: Points are well-supported with facts, statistics
and references.
Logic: Presented discussion makes sense, conclusions are
logically supported by premises, statements, or factual information.
Clarity: Writing is concise, understandable, and contains
sufficient detail or examples.
Objectivity: Student avoids use of first person and
subjective bias.
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