This document provides instructions for students to research and write a 1-2 page paper about a government cybersecurity agency. It lists several federal, state, and local agencies for students to choose from, such as the FBI, NSA, DHS, and NIST. For the paper, students must describe the types of crimes the agency handles, its response to cybercrimes, and recommend one way the agency could improve its response to computer crimes against itself or citizens. Students must use at least three credible sources to support their writing.

1. Use a Web search engine to search for local, state, and federal
government agencies that deal with cybersecurity. You will
select one agency to write about. A list of suggestions is
provided below. Select from criminal justice organizations and
agencies, such as:
One in the city, town, or state where you live.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
National Security Agency (NSA).
Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Department of Defense (DOD).
United States Cyber Command (CYBERCOMM).
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center (CTIIC).
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Scotland Yard.
Computer Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
FTC.
U.S. Secret Service.

2. White House DNI.
USPS.
U.S. State Department.
In a 1–2 page paper, respond to the following items:
Describe the agency by discussing:
The types of crimes the agency handles.
The agency's response to cybercrimes.
Recommend one way this agency can improve its overall
response to computer crimes perpetrated against the agency
itself and citizens it serves. Provide a rationale.
Use three sources to support your writing. Choose sources that
are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed
on your source page at least one time within your assignment.
For help with research, writing, and citation, access the
library
or review
library guides
.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For
assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing
Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with

3. your professor for any additional instructions. The specific
course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Describe the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement and
federal agencies in fighting computer crime.