Bermudez White Paper

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Iran and the Threat of Terrorism

Assertion and thesis statement: The President of the United States has release the Interim Security Strategic Guidance (INSSG) to address the challenges the United States and it’s allies
Face pertaining to Iran and its current destabilizing influence in the Middle East region. Following the guidance released by the President, the Department of Defense has released its guidance to further outline its operational design, to include the ever-growing threat of cyber terrorism originating from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Body:
Supporting Topic 1: Confronting the Cybersecurity Challenge directed by Iran towards the United States and its Allies
Supporting Idea 1: Iranian Cyber Threat to the U.S. Homeland
Supporting Idea 2: Increased Geopolitical Tensions and Threats originating in Iran
Supporting Idea 3: Iran’s Cyber Future
Conclusion: Due to Iran’s lack of military prowess to go head to head against the United States military and its Allies, Iran has pivoted to cyber warfare. Using this mode of attack, Iran has successfully targeted the United States government and many private businesses found within its borders. With its increasing cyber capabilities, Iran will continue to use cyber-attacks to deter cyber defense systems and reach their target.