Assignment 10: Cybersecurity for a Critical Infrastructure Network

You are a cybersecurity consultant for a critical infrastructure network, such as a power grid or water supply system. The organization is concerned about the potential impact of cyber threats on critical infrastructure operations. Your task is to design and implement cybersecurity measures to protect the integrity and availability of essential services provided by the critical infrastructure network.1. Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Assessment: Conduct a security assessment of the industrial control systems used in the critical infrastructure network. Identify vulnerabilities and risks associated with cyber threats targeting ICS components. Propose security measures such as network segmentation, intrusion detection systems, and regular security audits.2. Incident Response Plan for Critical Infrastructure: Develop an incident response plan specific to cyber threats affecting critical infrastructure operations. Outline procedures for detecting, responding to, and recovering from cybersecurity incidents that could impact essential services. Discuss coordination with government agencies and emergency services.3. Supply Chain Security for Critical Components: Assess the security of the supply chain for critical components used in the infrastructure network. Propose measures to secure the procurement and deployment of essential hardware and software components, including vendor assessments; secure configurations, and continuous monitoring.4. Employee Training on Cyber Hygiene: Develop a training program for employees responsible for operating and maintaining critical infrastructure components. Include modules on cybersecurity best practices, recognizing social engineering attacks, and secure access control measures. Emphasize the role of employees in maintaining the cybersecurity resilience of critical systems.5. Continuous Monitoring and Threat Intelligence: Propose a strategy for continuous monitoring of the critical infrastructure network and the integration of threat intelligence feeds. Discuss the importance of real-time threat detection, anomaly detection, and the use of threat intelligence to anticipate and mitigate potential cyber threats.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Compare and contrast the methods of disaster recovery and business continuity. Explain risk management in the context of information security.  Use technology and information resources to research issues in disaster recovery. Write clearly and concisely about disaster recovery topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.