This assignment will assess Competency 3: Evaluate the methods of planning, design, implementation, and problem identification.

Directions: Write a brief essay using the following format:

You, the student, are required to use the class text to complete the Tasks for this assignment. You are required to use the class text, and properly APA cite it, for every assignment in this course.

Answer the directions below in no more than 1,500 words. The assignment should be submitted using Microsoft Word with default margins, using 12 point Times New Roman black font, be double-spaced, and be in essay format.

Default Margin Formatting:

Alignment: Left

Outline Level: Body Text

Indentation: Left & Right: 0

Special: None

By: Leave blank

Spacing: Before & After: 0

Line Spacing: Double

At: Leave blank

Don’t add space between paragraphs of same style: Do not ‘check’

Tasks:

1. Why was the Department of Homeland Security created and how are each of the seven agencies prepared to protect the homeland?

1. Why was the National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) created? Was it in response to an identified problem? How is the NCSD the solution?

1. Why was the National Response Plan (NRP) created? Was it in response to an identified problem? How is the NRP the solution?

* Include at least three academic or professional sources to support your work