Cybersecurity in Government, Discussion help

Prepare a five paragraph introduction (briefing statement) for a general election debate question:As governor, how will your administration improve cybersecurity for the state’s Critical Infrastructures?This question will be asked of all gubernatorial candidates participating in a state-level debate (you should not address any single candidate or party).Your introduction must provide enough information that the candidates understand key terms as defined by you for the debate question:What is meant by “cybersecurity” for critical infrastructures?”Where have past state government administrations supported or fallen short in promoting cybersecurity for critical infrastructures?What is meant by “Threats” (i.e. individual hackers, politically motivated hacktivists, criminal enterprises, and unfriendly “nation state” actors)If you need help getting started, take a look at this report: http://www.nga.org/files/live/sites/NGA/files/pdf/1011GOVGUIDEHS.PDF or, run this Google search: https://www.google.com/search?q=governors+critical+infrastructureProvide in-text citations and references for 3 or more authoritative sources. Put the reference list at the end of your posting.Write a two to three pagesummary of your research. At a minimum, your summary must include thefollowing:Anintroduction or overview of the cybersecurity workforce issues which impactState governments. This overview should address the political, economic,socio-cultural (included education), and technological factors which contributeto the perceived lack of qualified cybersecurity workers. This introductionshould be suitable for an executive audience.Aseparate section which addresses three to five specific reasons why states havedifficulty hiring a sufficient number of trained and qualified cybersecurityworkers for positions in state agencies and offices. A separate section which addresses three to fivespecific “non-cybersecurity” reasons why a workforceshortage affecting state governments may currently exist. You may alsochoose to argue that the workforce shortage arises out of state budget problemsrather than training and education or salary.Arecommendations section which addresses three to five marketing or hiringactions which state governments could take to attract cybersecurity talent and reduceor alleviate a cybersecurity workforce shortage for trained and qualifiedcybersecurity personnel. These recommendations should include severalalternative practices which deemphasize salary.