Describe the impact and the vulnerability of the SCADA/Stuxnet worm on the critical infrastructure of the United States. Describe the methods to mitigate the vulnerabilities as they relate to the seven domains.

Case Study: SCADA Worm

Protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure is a major security challenge within the United States. Likewise, the responsibility for protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure encompasses all sectors of government, including private-sector cooperation. Get information on the SCADA worm, such as the article, SCADA Worm a ‘Nation State Search-and-Destroy Weapon’, using the Internet.

Write a 3–5 page paper in which you:

Describe the impact and the vulnerability of the SCADA/Stuxnet worm on the critical infrastructure of the United States.
Describe the methods to mitigate the vulnerabilities as they relate to the seven domains.
Assess the levels of responsibility between government agencies and the private sector for mitigating threats and vulnerabilities to our critical infrastructure.
Assess the elements of an effective IT security policy framework and how these elements, if properly implemented, could prevent or mitigate and an attack similar to the SCADA/Stuxnet worm.