There are 2 questions and you have to answer each question with 500 words.
For this weeks Reasoning and Reflection post, please read the two Washington Post articles provided in the links below. The articles examine the topic of ransomware, which many local governments around the country have faced in recent years. After reviewing these sources, as well as this weeks materials, please respond to the two discussion prompts below. Your answers should be approximately 500 words in length for each question, and should connect the material covered in this weeks reading to the ransomware readings, while also reflecting on your own sense of public service ethics and how they apply to this circumstance.
Read these articles:
Washington Post News Article- https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/06/20/florida-city-will-pay-hackers-get-its-computer-systems-back/?utm_term=.30b176c9a6b3
Washington Post Editorial- https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/hackers-are-taking-cities-hostage-heres-a-way-around-it/2019/06/23/f08b79ea-9459-11e9-aadb-74e6b2b46f6a_story.html?utm_term=.67253c697045
Questions:
1. Imagine yourself for a moment as a new city or county administrator. What steps would you recommend taking in order to prepare for a threat such as the one faced by the City of Riviera Beach in the news article above?
2. Do you agree with the argument made in the Washington Post editorial? Do you believe that the State of Florida, or perhaps even the United State Federal Government, should consider passing an anti-ransomware law? Or should it be up to local municipalities whether or not they want to pay the ransom in these situations? Please briefly explain the reasoning for your answer!
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