Purpose

The purpose of this exercise is to describe the economic impact of a single cyber attack.

Directions

Please write blog post (2 paragraph minimum for each part) to reflect on your learning experience and how you applied or are planning to apply what you learned.

Note: You will not see anyone's post until you post first.

Blog Topic

There are two parts to this blog post.

Part 1: Watch the video and demonstrate knowledge

Step 1: Watch the video: How a cyber attack crippled the Colonial Pipeline?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJM5zG9XhZ8&t=2s

Step 2: Write initial post to answer ALL the questions below:

1. How did this single cyber attack impact your day-to-day living?

2. How did this attack affect other industries aside from the energy grid?

3. What impact did this attack have on the U.S. economy?

• Blog organizational hints:
  • Label Part 1, #2.
  • Please include the question in your text.

Part 2: Apply knowledge and reflect

1. Search the web for a recent attack(s) on a US Academic Institution that was reported in credible media. Explain the attack, and share a link to your web source.
2. What you have learned to protect your school from similar attacks, as a student?
   • Blog organizational hints:
     • Label Part 2.
     • Please include the question in your text.
     • Be sure to include your reference link.