For this assignment, you will take on the role of the newly appointed Special Assistant to the President of the United States on issues of cybersecurity for the White House. The President would like you to prepare a detailed report on the current state of challenges facing the United States concerning cybercrime. In the creation of this Report, it is paramount to include information in the form of peer-reviewed and/or scholarly research to support any statements made. You must research a minimum of five peer-reviewed articles and/or scholarly sources beyond those included in this course for this assignment.

In your report, please make certain to include the following headings and content.

Section One: Problems (3-4 pages)

Describe the current nature and extent of the cybercrime problem in the United States.
Explain the ways in which businesses and individuals are affected by cybercrime.
Analyze the limitations of governmental investigation of cybercrime.
Evaluate how individual and business attempts to protect against cybercrime affect investigations.

Section Two: Strategies (3-4 pages)

Examine techniques utilized to protect potential targets of cybercrime.
Recommend an integrated set of strategies to combat the threat of cybercrime and protect the nation’s computers and the public.

Section Three: Rationale (3-6 pages)

Explain the basic legal rights of businesses and individuals who are affected by cybercrime.
Evaluate the ethical and legal issues inherent to techniques used to protect potential targets from cyber criminals.
Assess the technical issues relevant to cybercrime protection.
Analyze the cultural issues that may impact the protection of individuals and businesses against cybercrime.