Purpose

In this Assessment, you will examine the field of cybersecurity and cybersecurity careers. Knowing about your field of study, the certifications that are available, and developing trends in cybersecurity will help you remain current and relevant in your field.

Assessment Instructions

Using the Reading, the library, and Internet research, write a minimum of a 1000-word paper (not counting the title and reference pages) that covers the following and includes three or more APA style references:

1. Provide at least one specialization in the field of Cybersecurity.

2. What areas do you think will be important in the field of cybersecurity in the next several years? Explain why you think that is the case.

3. Include information on whether there are or might be certifications that would develop in this area.

Note: Papers not meeting the minimum requirements will not be accepted.

Minimum Submission Requirements

This Assessment should be a Microsoft Word document of at least 1000 words, in addition to the title and reference pages.
Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
Your paper must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar and mechanics.
Your paper should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.
Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations were appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. For assistance with APA requirements, please go to APA Style Central. You will find the link in the Academic Tools section of the course. (It should include a cover sheet, paper is double spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font, correct citations, Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors, and correct references at the bottom of the last page.)
If work submitted for this competency assessment does not meet the minimum submission requirements, it will be returned without being scored.