Competition: Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation Plan $($Week $2)$

Objective:

Project teams design a cybersecurity solution to address specific business risks, such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, insider threats, or compliance violations. The solution should include a risk assessment and a proposed mitigation plan.

Deliverable:

A $2-3$ slide presentation or brief report outlining:

The identified cybersecurity risk.

The proposed solution.

Business value and feasibility of the mitigation plan.

Rubric for Cybersecurity Competition $(100$ points$)$:

$1.$ Creativity and Innovation $(25$ points$)$:

Expert $(25)$: The solution demonstrates a highly innovative approach to mitigating cybersecurity risks, introducing unique ideas or technologies.

Proficient $(18)$: The solution effectively addresses the risk but lacks significant originality or innovative thinking.

Novice $(10)$: The solution is essential and shows limited creativity in addressing the problem.

$2.$ Risk Assessment and Analysis $(25$ points$)$:

Expert $(25)$: Thorough analysis of the identified risk, including key vulnerabilities, potential impact, and likelihood.

Proficient $(18)$: General risk analysis that covers key points but lacks depth or detail in certain areas.

Novice $(10)$: Limited or unclear risk analysis, missing critical elements.

$3.$ Feasibility and Practicality $(25$ points$)$:

Expert $(25)$: The solution is highly realistic and practical and accounts for potential challenges, with a clear path to implementation.

Proficient $(18)$: The solution is feasible but may overlook specific challenges or practical considerations.

Novice $(10)$: The solution is impractical, lacks feasibility analysis, or fails to address potential implementation challenges.

$4.$ Presentation Quality $(25$ points$)$:

Expert $(25)$: Presentation is clear, engaging, professional, and well$-$organized, with strong visuals or explanations.

Proficient $(18)$: Presentation is clear and organized but lacks engagement or visual appeal.

Novice $(10)$: Presentation is disorganized, difficult to follow, or lacks professional polish.