Background: The growing scale of intelligence activities expanded exponentially with the global diffusion of cyberspace.
Cyber operations involve Identifying and analyzing threats is an important aspect of cyber intelligence in support of the homeland security mission.
Cyber intelligence incorporates traditional espionage tradecraft, intelligence collection, and analysis. We have a better understanding of cyber intelligence and the IC has been moving it to a point where it can be effectively used to support intelligence requirements.
Assignment: In this assignment, provide your assessment on the role of cyber intelligence and how the IC should prioritize and resource this emerging intelligence discipline in support of the homeland security mission.
Discuss the threat actors, threat warning, and what makes cyber intelligence different from traditional intelligence disciplines.
Other options to consider are the legalities and oversight of cyber intelligence.
Requirements: The paper should be between 8-10 double-spaced pages using 12-point font, not including the cover page, introduction, and references.
Format:
Introduction: Make an introductory statement about the subject of your paper, the specific issues being addressed, and the main thesis being supported.
Text: Provide context, state your position, support with examples and propose recommendations.
Conclusion: Provide a focused, concise conclusion, with main takeaways for the reader based on your analysis of the sources and logical findings.
The paper must cite at least one (1) academic or professional reference for each page written.
Resources must be properly cited within the body of the text and reflected in the references using APA 7th edition format and citation rules.
