Cybersecurity Capstone Simulation

Individual Assignment Two

University of Maryland, University College

CSEC 670 (9020)

Cybersecurity Capstone

August 7, 2015

Abstract        

Summary of Support Preparation        

Cybersecurity Capstone Simulation Manual        

Analysis of Team Status        

Summary of Team Activity Results        

Round One Results        

Round Two Results        

Round Three Results        

Round Four Results        

Balancing Conflicting Goals        

Conflicting Goal Round One        

Conflicting Goal Round Two        

Conflicting Goal Round Three        

Conflicting Goal Round Four        

Lessons Learned        

Team Strategy        

Cyber Defense Technology        

Summary        

Conclusion        

Bibliography        

Abstract

        This paper focused on the preparation, analysis, research and strategy the Federal Team had to complete in order to survive the Cybersecurity Capstone Simulation or scenario.  The Federal Team did fairly well during the scenario and was able to learn thru the scenario what real world incidents might occur and how difficult the job of a cyber professional could be.  

        The Federal Team also learned how the decisions that were made affected other teams and how their decisions affected the Federal Team, which made analysis a challenge at times.  The scenario was successful in challenging students and making them understand the real world affects that could occur, should improper analysis or research fail to be conducted.

Summary of Support Preparation

        In order to prepare for the task of supporting and making decisions as a team member of the Federal Team in each round it was necessary to conduct research and analysis.  The first task was to read all of the scenario documents for each team, including our own Federal Team scenario.  In order to understand how each team affected one another in the decision making process, it must be understood how each team individually works.