Answer & Explanation:Prepare a five paragraph introduction (briefing statement) for a general election debate question:As governor, how will your administration improve cybersecurity for the states Critical Infrastructures?This question will be asked of all gubernatorial candidates participating in a state-level debate (you should not address any single candidate or party).Your introduction must provide enough information that the candidates understand key terms as defined by you for the debate question:What is meant by cybersecurity for critical infrastructures?Where have past state government administrations supported or fallen short in promoting cybersecurity for critical infrastructures?What is meant by Threats (i.e. individual hackers, politically motivated hacktivists, criminal enterprises, and unfriendly nation state actors)If you need help getting started, take a look at this report: http://www.nga.org/files/live/sites/NGA/files/pdf/1011GOVGUIDEHS.PDF or, run this Google search: https://www.google.com/search?q=governors+critical+infrastructureProvide in-text citations and references for 3 or more authoritative sources. Put the reference list at the end of your posting.
Write a two to three page
summary of your research. At
a minimum, your summary must include the
following:
An
introduction or overview of the cybersecurity workforce issues which impact
State governments. This overview should address the political, economic,
socio-cultural (included education), and technological factors which contribute
to the perceived lack of qualified cybersecurity workers. This introduction
should be suitable for an executive audience.A
separate section which addresses three to five specific reasons why states have
difficulty hiring a sufficient number of trained and qualified cybersecurity
workers for positions in state agencies and offices. A separate section which addresses three to five
specific non-cybersecurity reasons why a workforce
shortage affecting state governments may currently exist. You may also
choose to argue that the workforce shortage arises out of state budget problems
rather than training and education or salary.A
recommendations section which addresses three to five marketing or hiring
actions which state governments could take to attract cybersecurity talent and reduce
or alleviate a cybersecurity workforce shortage for trained and qualified
cybersecurity personnel. These recommendations should include several
alternative practices which deemphasize salary.