Introduction
The United States Government has
restored its interest in the Shadow Government
Program that was created during the 
. The Shadow Government is a cabinet of roughly 100 members
selected by Presidential appointment to assume control of the U.S. Executive
Branch in the event of a National Crisis resulting in the inability of the
President to perform his duties. The
Shadow Government operates out of underground bunkers on the East Coast of the
United States; exact locations remain undisclosed. Perhaps surprisingly, the
system was never utilized during any of the crises of the Cold War Era.
Task
Vice President Dick Cheney and
National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice have determined that the operating
systems of the Shadow Government were last updated during the Reagan
administration (1981 - 1989).
Therefore, the computer system of the
Shadow Government is extremely out of date. An Inside Technology Council to the
Shadow Executive Branch has been appointed to update the Intranet and Internet
Systems within the Shadow Government.
As the Forensic Science Technology
Policy Council, you have been assigned to work with the FBI, CIA, and Office of
Homeland Security to create a policy for use within the Shadow Government to
counteract cyber-terrorists from infiltrating the computer system in an effort
to dismantle the United States Government.
Your goal is to create such a policy that could be applied to public
domains as well.
Process
You will work in groups of 3, 4 or 5 members to follow the six
steps of the Public Policy Analyst:
I. Define the Problem Worksheet 1
II. Gather Evidence Worksheet 2
III. Identify
Causes Worksheet 3
IV. Evaluate
a Policy = Worksheet 4
V. Develop Solutions Worksheet 5
VI. Select
Best Solution Worksheet 6
A. Consider the Benefits and the
Costs
2. Costs Worksheet 8
3. Using the Internet Worksheet 9
B. Utilize the Prince System to
determine the relative support and opposition
to your policy
1. Describe
the Policy Worksheet 10
3. Grouping
Players Worksheet 11
4. Issue
Position, Power, Priority
C. Developing Political
Strategies
1. Select a Player Worksheet 14
Your group
will use the worksheets found on the PPA website to guide your
progress towards developing a public
policy.
Each group
will be responsible to keep work in a notebook that will be handed in for
evaluation at the completion of the project.
Resources
The following resources will be
helpful in completing your Public Policy:
Public
Policy Analyst
United
States Government
Federal Bureau
of Investigation
Legislation related to the
attack of September 11, 2001
News
Organizations
Articles and Websites: Shadow
Government and Cyber Terrorism:
CNN Report on US Shadow
Government
BBC
Report on US Shadow Government
National
Infrastructure Protection Center
Center for Democracy and Technology
How the FBI
Investigates Computer Crime
Creation of FBI Cyber Division Government Executive Magazine - 4/8/02 FBI's new Cyber Division quietly ramps up
Evaluation
|
|
Poor |
Average |
Excellent |
|
Research Time Utilization |
The group needed continual reminders to
stay on task. |
The group was usually on task, but needed
an occasional reminder to focus; all work is appropriate. |
The group was always on task. |
|
Participation in Project |
Team effort was not visible. Group
demonstrates some knowledge of each member’s role. |
Team effort was visible. Knowledge
of roles was apparent and presentation was well organized. |
Clear demonstration of team effort.
The presentation was well- organized and each group member demonstrates
specific knowledge of her role. |
|
Accuracy of Information During Project |
The information was lacking in content and
was not factually correct. Information may not be pertinent to the
presentation. |
The majority of the information was
factually correct. Some
information may not be pertinent to the presentation. |
The information is factually correct and
pertinent to the presentation. |
|
Clarity of Presentation |
The work is not well planned. The group
was confused by much of the information presented. Explanations were
not clear. |
The work is well planned. There was some minor confusion or
misinterpretation of information. |
The work is well planned and clearly
explained. The group showed a clear command of the information
presented. |
Conclusion
Should a National Crisis Warrant Such Action, Vice President
Cheney Would Reach An Undisclosed Bunker Via His Helicopter, Marine Two, to
Head the Executive Branch of the United States Shadow Government.
To guarantee our National Security, paramount in times of crisis,
you must develop an effective solution to the threat of a cyber-security breach
using your expertise in Forensic Science.
By using the PPA to do so, you will gain:
v Knowledge about the structure of the United States government.
v An understanding of the specific concerns associated with
implementing a public policy that addresses security issues.
v The ability to recognize and evaluate proposed public policies.
v Confidence in your ability to contribute to a change in the
policies that affect your life.
Mathematics,
Science, and Technology
Standard 1:
Analysis, Inquiry, and Design
Students
will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and
develop solutions.
Standard
2: Information Systems
Students
will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate
technologies.
Standard 4:
Science
Students
will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories
pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the
historical development of ideas in science.
Standard 5:
Technology
Students
will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and
evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
Standard 6:
Interconnectedness: Common Themes
Students
will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics,
science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of
learning.
Standard 7:
Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
Students
will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and
technology to address real-life problems
and
make informed decisions.
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