For your Week 5 Case Study #3 assignment, please answer the questions below in detail 2 to 3 pages. Research should be used to support your content throughout the paper. 

1. Why is it critical for an organization to have a DoS attack response plan well before it happens?

2. Use the four steps of the NIST computer security process to write a summary and analysis of each of the steps in a DDoS attack scenario. 

     a. Step 1 – Preparation: What steps would you take to prepare for this type of incident?

     b. Step 2 – Detection and Analysis: Steps you would need to take in order to detect a potential DDoS incident and confirm if the incident is accurate

     c. Step 3 – Containment Eradication and Recovery: What actions do you need to take to contain and recover from a DDoS incident

     d. Step 4 – Post-Incident Activity – Describe the steps you would take post incident

Make sure to follow APA style. Please make sure your submission is 2 – 3 pages in length and meet the minimum APA formatting guidelines:

•    12-pt, Times New Roman font
•    Double-spaced
•    1” margins on all sides
•    Please provide a title page including your Name, Course Number, Date of Submission, and Assignment name.
•    Paraphrasing of content – Demonstrate that you understand the case by summarizing the case in your own words. Direct quotes should be used minimally.
•    Reference Section (A separate page is recommended.) Please cite the source using APA formatting guidelines. If you need guidance or a refresher on this, please visit: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/ (link is external) Be sure to include at least three (3) reputable sources.
•    In-text citations – If you need additional guidance, please visit: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/ (link is external)