CYB 200 Project One Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

Establishing a proac�ve security culture in an organiza�on is key to limi�ng security risks and limi�ng the dangers of complacency within the organiza�on. This proac�ve security mindset is

important to establish from the top of the organiza�on down. Security awareness training is the first line of defense and is a founda�onal component of any well-rounded cybersecurity

ini�a�ve. If the personnel are not ac�vely aware, your cybersecurity defense structure can fall apart regardless of how much you invest in technology.

For this project, you will answer ques�ons related to a security awareness training case study. This project pulls concepts together from your case study papers and course discussions, and it

serves as the founda�on for why integra�ng legal and human factors into a security awareness training program is important. Refer to your module readings and resources for extra help.

In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course competency:

Describe the fundamental concepts of legal and human factors in regard to cybersecurity

Scenario

In a course announcement, your instructor will provide you with a scenario on which you will base your work. Use the scenario to address the cri�cal elements.

Prompt

Specifically, you must address the cri�cal elements listed below.

I. Security Awareness Training Case Study

A. Iden�fy security gaps or opportuni�es in training related to human factors. Describe the impact associated with not addressing each gap or opportunity to individuals and the

organiza�on.

B. Iden�fy security gaps or opportuni�es in training related to legal factors. Describe the impact associated with not addressing each gap or opportunity to individuals and the

organiza�on. Note: You do not need to quote specific laws here; focus on the concepts.

C. Explain why a proac�ve security mindset is beneficial for all levels of the organiza�on. Provide examples that support your explana�on.

What to Submit

Your polished, finalized submission should be 1 to 2 pages in length (plus a cover page and references) and should be wri�en in APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman

font, and one-inch margins. Include at least one reference, which should be cited according to APA style. Use a file name that includes the course code, the assignment �tle, and your name—

for example, CYB_200_Project_One_Neo_Anderson.docx.

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Project One Rubric

Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Human Factors Meets “Proficient” criteria and

addresses cri�cal element in an

excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,

sophis�cated, or crea�ve

manner

Iden�fies security gaps or

opportuni�es in training

related to human factors and

describes the impact

associated with not addressing

each gap or opportunity

Addresses “Proficient” criteria,

but there are gaps in clarity,

logic, or detail

Does not address cri�cal

element, or response is

irrelevant

30

Legal Factors Meets “Proficient” criteria and

addresses cri�cal element in an

excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,

sophis�cated, or crea�ve

manner

Iden�fies security gaps or

opportuni�es in training

related to legal factors and

describes the impact

associated with not addressing

each gap or opportunity

Addresses “Proficient” criteria,

but there are gaps in clarity,

logic, or detail

Does not address cri�cal

element, or response is

irrelevant

30

Proac�ve Security Mindset Meets “Proficient” criteria and

addresses cri�cal element in an

excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,

sophis�cated, or crea�ve

manner

Explains why a proac�ve

security mind-set is beneficial

for all levels of the organiza�on

and provides examples that

support the explana�on

Addresses “Proficient” criteria,

but there are gaps in clarity,

logic, or detail

Does not address cri�cal

element, or response is

irrelevant

30

Ar�cula�on of Response Submission is free of errors

related to cita�ons, grammar,

spelling, and organiza�on and

is presented in a professional

and easy-to-read format

Submission has no major errors

related to cita�ons, grammar,

spelling, or organiza�on

Submission has some errors

related to cita�ons, grammar,

spelling, or organiza�on that

nega�vely impact readability

and ar�cula�on of main ideas

Submission has cri�cal errors

related to cita�ons, grammar,

spelling, or organiza�on that

prevent understanding of ideas

10

Total: 100%

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