1. Evaluate the hardware components of modern computing environments and their individual functions.

2. Review the basic security implications of modern computing environments.

3. Review foundational cybersecurity concepts and the federal, state and local cyber defense partners/structures.

4. Research the applicable laws and policies related to cyber defense and describe the major components of each pertaining to the storage and transmission of data.

5. Examine responsibilities related to the handling of data as it pertains to legal, ethical and/or agency auditing issues,