Discuss, in the form of a short essay , how the risk associated with the threat of cyber terrorism is being responded to by the US government.

Read the following topic question and compose a 1250-1500 word essay, using the assignment format that has been provided. Marks will be allotted for the development of your thesis and proper use of English grammar.

Topic: Cyber Terrorrism: The American Response

Discuss, in the form of a short essay (see below), how the risk associated with the threat of cyber terrorism is being responded to by the US government as per the reading. In addition, provide Canadian context to the topic.

For this paper, you are to focus on the threat of cyber terrorism from the perspective of a threat of attack on American infrastructure (e.g. air traffic, utility systems, etc.) How does this response enhance their national and/or global security? What risk does the American response have on other elements of cyber ethics (e.g. privacy, net neutrality, etc.)? Briefly identify how Canada is responding to the threat in either a contrasting or complimentary nature – identify the key differences between the two national responses (if any) or reinforce the alignments. Has the Canadian government provided the necessary protection to prevent an attack on Canadian infrastructure? Explain.