locate an interesting topic on cybersecurity, policy, threats, behavior, etc.Here are some pointers that will help critically evaluate some viable topics.• Is the topic attainable for a first-time dissertation student?• Is the problem rooted in the literature?• Is the research empirical, i.e., is there a survey, is there an interview guide, has the data been analyzed via some statistical tool?• Is there a theoretical model or framework discussed?Discuss the topic, the problem the model has been used in the research, and any present findings.