Sep 06, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021
Beth Subero : Instructor

Course Details

INTL440 Cyber Warfare 3 Semester Hours

This course provides an overview of cyber warfare and the potential impact of its use by military, terrorist, and criminal organizations. By studying the operation of computer networks, the student will gain an appreciation of how they have both benefited society and made portions of its infrastructure more vulnerable. An overview of cyber weaponry will be presented, and various offensive and defensive strategies will be examined via case studies

Course Materials: What will I need on day one?

Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies: Strategic concepts and truths to help you and your organization survive on the battleground of cyber warfare – e-book available in the APUS Online Library

Assignment #1

This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin®.

InstructionsInstructions: This assignment designed to assess your knowledge and assimilation of the course objectives. The assignment rubric is included for your review. Grading will be based on the rubric. Make sure you follow AMU’s writing policies and the Chicago writing style guide (cover page, page numbering, double space, headings/subheadings, etc). Your essay should be 4-6 pages in length, not counting the cover page and bibliography.

Essay Question: We are a highly technical society.  Our everyday lives revolve around the Internet: we benefit from the Internet, but we can also be victims of cyber criminals.  To understand how criminals use the Internet to their advantage, one must understand how we communicate on the Internet.  In this paper, you are required to describe in detail how we communicate on the Internet, based upon your readings.  Discuss the major networking building blocks and their functions.  Secondly, discuss software applications’ vulnerabilities, such as those found in web browsers.
 

Assignment #2

This assignment consists of two questions (below) to test your knowledge and assimilation of the course objectives.  You are to pick ONE and answer it in 6-8 page essay.  Grading will be based on the rubric.  Make sure you follow AMU’s writing policies and the Chicago writing style guide (cover page, page numbering, double space, headings/subheadings, etc).  YOU MUST CITE YOUR SOURCES AND INCLUDE A BIBLIOGRAPHY. You must also have a strong introduction, thesis statement and conclusion.

Essay Question #1: Select one of the studies presented in weeks 6 or 7 of this class or another case of your choosing with instructor approval. You might have to look ahead. Write an analysis paper providing more details of the attack, to include the following:

a.   Victim, attacker, and probable motivation for the attack.

b.   Nature and sophistication of the attack.

c.   What was the desired outcome of the attack?

d.   How successful was it?

e.   How effective were the attackers in covering their tracks?

f.    How did the victim respond?

OR  

Essay Question #2: Discuss the future of cyber warfare. Include the following as part of your discussion:

a.   How future wars will be fought.

b.   How ethical is cyber warfare?

c.   How the United States is preparing defensively to counter cyber-attacks?

d.   What is next?

Write in essay format not in outline, bulleted, numbered or other list format.  

Use the five paragraph format. Each paragraph must have at least five sentences. Include 3 quotes with quotation marks and cited in-line and in a list of references.

Include at least one quote from each of 3 different articles. Use the Research Databases available from the Danforth Library, not Google

Cite your sources in a clickable reference list at the end. Do not copy without providing proper attribution

I need a system (website) which will have these features

1. It should have a platform that allows the admin to post a question

2. It should also allow another user (client) to sign up. The client will be in a position to access the Questions posted by the admin and can request to be assigned the Question.

please see attachment for details

This quiz is based on the material in Chapter 7 of the text. 

Answer each these questions in a paragraph with at least five sentences: Include the question and number your responses accordingly. Provide a citation for each answer.

1. Describe Digital Literacy (how to know what is real on the web). 

2.  None of these people exist. What does this mean to you?

3. Why is Wikipedia more reliable than a paper encyclopedia?

4. How useful are crowd sources answers?

5. What are some drawbacks to crowd sourced answers?

6. Do people generally utilize the diversity of sources on the Internet effectively?

7. How reliant are we and how reliant should we be on getting our news from social media?

8. How do humans remain vigilant when we turn over authority to computers? Have you tried to navigate without gps?

9. If models are simplifications or reality, why do we rely on them?

10. Why was this model, used by Amazon for hiring, wrong?

11. Why did Skynet declare war on the human race?

 
Define the determinant of a matrix a (written det(a)) recursively as follows:
 

1. if a is a 1 x 1 matrix, then det(a) = x
2. if a is of an order greater than 1, compute the determinant of a as follows:
a. Choose any row or column. For each element a[I, j] in this row or column, form the product:
 

power (-1, I + j) * a[I, j] * det(minor(a[I, j])
 

where I and j are the row and column positions of the element chosen, a[I, i] is the element chosen, det(minor(a[I, j]) is the determinant of the minor of a[I, j] and power (m, n) is the value of m raised to the nth power.
b. det(a) = sum of all these products.
 

Det(a) = Σ power(-1, I + j) * a[I, j] * det(minor(a[I, j]), for any j
 

or
 

Det(a) = Σ power(-1, I + j) * a[I, j] * det(minor(a[I, j]), for any i
 

Write a Java program that reads a, print a in matrix form, and prints the value of det(a), where det is a method that computes the determinant of a matrix.
 

As per the problem, write a program that uses a recursive algorithm to compute the determinant of a matrix. It should read a matrix, print it out, compute, and print the determinant. Your program should be able to evaluate multiple matrices on a single execution. Your program should handle matrices up to and including those of order 6. You are required to use an array for this problem. Your solution must be recursive.
 

Justify your data structures. Consider an iterative implementation. Would it be more efficient? What data structures would you choose in that case?
 

As a minimum, use the following eight matrices to test your program, formatted as shown to the right.
 

2 3
5 9
 

3 -2 4
-1 5 2
-3 6 4
 

2 4 5 6
0 3 6 9
0 0 9 8
0 0 0 5
 

2 4 5 6
0 0 0 0
0 0 9 8
0 0 0 5
 

2 0 0 0
0 3 0 0
0 0 9 0
0 0 0 5
 

2 4 0 6
1 3 0 0
4 0 0 8
2 5 0 5
 

6 4 6 4 6 4
1 2 3 4 5 6
6 5 4 3 2 1
3 2 3 2 3 2
4 6 4 6 4 6
1 1 1 1 1 1
 

SAMPLE INPUT
1
5
2
2 3
5 9
3
3 -2 4
-1 5 2
-3 6 4
Etc 

Write 2- to 3-page security design and approach brief in which you:

• Define the concept of a shared responsibility model in cloud security.

• Expound on why the shared responsibility model is unique to the cloud environment.

• List common security threats in the cloud environment that GTR would want to consider.

• List three security services.

• Explain how the security services would help mitigate threats. 

READ EVERYTHING ! before you are able to answer the question. (also there are 2 links here, you must check them too)

According to (first link) —> The Core Rules of Netiquette Links to an external site. by Virginia Shea, Netiquette (known as “Internet etiquette”) is a catch-all term for the conventions of politeness and respect recognized in live chats, discussions, and emails.   

In online learning, Netiquette includes a set of guidelines that everyone should follow to promote appropriate online communication. Here are a few guidelines to follow when posting in online chats, discussions, and emails:

Time Management

1. Manage your time. Posting and responding to posts takes time. Sometimes it takes a few minutes, sometimes it can take hours depending on what is being asked of you or what you feel you need to post.

2. Timely Responses. Instructors can set time limits on opportunities to respond to posts so you need to check your assignment due dates and plan accordingly. Also, if you post a response and are asking for/expecting replies, check your posts frequently and reply in a timely fashion. Online this usually means within 24-48 hours.

Format

3. Descriptive Subject Headings. If you are creating a new post, then make the subject of the post make sense. It will make it easier for you and others to find later and follow. 

4. Keep It Brief and Together. If you’re going to type a long response – group it into paragraphs and keep the paragraphs about 5-6 lines or less.

5. Spelling & Grammar. There is a spell checker in the HTML editor. Use it. Also, PROOFREAD what you type.  (This also helps prevent miscommunications.) 

6. Don’t SHOUT unless you mean it. Using ALL CAPS is the equivalent of shouting online. Don’t use them unless you really mean them or want to emphasize your point. 

Social

7. Maintain a positive tone. When communicating online, we often forget that we are communicating with other human beings because we only see a computer screen. You do not see facial expressions, body language, or hear the tone of voice when you read messages. It’s easy to misinterpret your correspondent’s meaning, so always stop and think about your response before hitting submit. Always ask yourself, “Would I say that to a person’s face?”

8. Use appropriate grammar and structure. In other words, avoid using “R U” instead of “are you.” There are some students in the class that may not understand this type of communication and it does not enhance anyone’s writing or vocabulary skills. EmoticonsLinks to an external site. are fine as long as they are appropriate. A smile 🙂 is welcome, anything offensive is not.

9. Never use all CAPS. In online communication, caps are known as shouting, so refrain from using them

10. No flaming! Simply put, no personal attacks. Debates and discussions are good – they promote learning and creative thinking. Disagree with the ideas but not the person. Personal insults and attacks on character are poor form, derogatory, and may lead to disciplinary/legal action against you. So just don’t do it. 

11. We’re all human. So, give yourself, peers, and instructor the benefit of the doubt first. Sometimes we make mistakes or word things in ways that may offend others. So, if this happens, consider first that the person may not have meant it that way. If it still bothers you, try emailing or messaging the person individually for clarification and explaining why what they wrote offended you first before blasting them publicly on the forums. If you think it’s serious, inform your instructor for further action. 

12. No trolls! You’re a troll if you consciously post something to purposely incite argument and cause rife amongst your class members and then you sit back and watch the battle. The difference between trolling and debating is that trolling has the intent of causing no productive outcome other than anger and hate and debating is taking on heated discussions and loaded topics with the aim of learning a new perspective or coming to some form of resolution, agreement, or understanding. Trolls aren’t looking for enlightenment, just reactions. Trolls don’t create that “safe space” for the difference in opinions.

13. Avoid Offensive language. Cursing, racial slurs, and other types of language that would not be appropriate in a face-to-face class are also inappropriate online.

14. Respect and Common Courtesy. Be open to others’ ideas and opinions. Tolerance and respect are key to good discussions. Try to avoid sarcasm because some may just not get it and may flame you for it. “Assume the best of others in the class and expect the best from them.” (Dr. Susan Shaw)  

15. Cultural Awareness. Discussions are constructed so that they will allow you to think critically and offer theory plus opinion. There will be differences in opinions. There will be many viewpoints. Remember: Students taking online courses come from different parts of the country or even other countries. Cultural differences allow us to appreciate different perspectives.

16. Use “I” Statements. Begin your responses with an “I” statement. Express how you feel or think in your posts. Example using an “I” statement: “I feel confused when I read this paragraph. It would help me understand it better if it was separated into two paragraphs.” Instead of: “This is confusing.”   

17. Personal Commitment. You’re here to meet a goal you’ve set. Generally, that goal is to learn, meet the class requirements, and progress forward. So, make a commitment to learning about, understanding, and supporting your peers. You’re all in this course together and discussion is collaborative learning. Who knows what you might find out or who you may network with through the class discussions for that future job or community connection? 

Safety & Legal

18. No offensive or threatening posts. “Acknowledge the impact of sexism, racism, ethnocentrism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, and ableism on the lives of class members.” (Dr. Susan Shaw)   

19. No spamming. Spamming in discussion forums is like spamming in emails. No self-promotion or commercial promotion in the forums.  

20. Be Aware of What You Share. You are in an online course, but you’re still online. Alamo Colleges has safety and security measures in place to protect your student information. However, what you choose to share in discussion posts is your choice. Use good judgment and discretion. In other words, kind of like with your banking information – don’t publicly post passwords, your login information, your phone number or address in a discussion board. If you’re trying to connect with a group or another class member on a project, email them privately instead of in the forum.

A Note on Censorship

21. Posts may be censored for profanity, threatening, and/or inappropriate content by the course instructor or system administrator. Any content entered into or uploaded to the Canvas system is available for viewing and monitoring by your instructor and the system and college administrators.

Review this video to learn more about Netiquette:

Link for the video : https://youtu.be/M6Sh6Hdsf0I

QUESTION:

Study the Netiquette website (link provided in chapter), the Online techniques, and the video.

Write 6 paragraphs (at least, 6 sentences (of 10 words or more) each paragraph) on what YOU think (your own words)  about Netiquette using 4 REFERENCES (research required here  https://www.citationmachine.net/ (Links to an external site.)   URLs do not use these parenthesis; these parenthesis are for you))  (no quotes but you can refer to 3 to 5 words in quotes and state who said that). Use WORD or Adobe to key in your work (only file formats of .doc, .docx, or .pdf will be allowed).

RUN a Spellchecker and a Grammar Checker. Watch out for errors that are not caught by a Spellchecker or Grammar Checker. Points are lost for misspelling and incorrect present, past, preterit, etc. tenses.

Minimum work, like the 6 paragraphs can only earn the highest possible grade of 70.

So as you can see 6 paragraphs is not enough to get grade of 70. 

Here is more details in order to get higher grade than 70:

DETAILS:  So on the Netiquette assignment if 6 paragraphs can only earn a 70, then 7 AMAZING paragraphs could earn an 80, 8 AMAZING paragraphs an 87 to 92, 9 AMAZING paragraphs 93 to 97, 10 AMAZING paragraphs could earn 98 to 100. But AMAZING is subjective to totally correct spelling (I receive lots of misspelled words or typos; Free Spell Checker in WORD), uninteresting info so you need interesting, no Grammar errors (I receive lots of present tense with past tense in the same paragraph/even same paragraph (Free Grammar Checker in WORD and GRAMMERLY (the free one is spectacular and even gives you little faces saying that you’re saying something negative and a smiley face – you’re saying something good or sad but holding interest), captiving words (use Thesaurus – free in WORD) to keep one/me interested. :>) 

give examples of each type of physical attack, how you can avoid or prevent such types of attacks Support your answer with examples.

Here is the link for the previous lecture  use it to answer:  

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1pqljmlj758lmu0/IoT%20Topics.pdf?dl=0

5 questions as attached