For this unit, students will be writing a five to seven page research paper about a given topic. This is an argumentative research paper where students will be required to have at least six sources that are from reliable and valid organizations or groups. The paper will follow the Modern Language Association (MLA) format, which will include internal documentation and a separate works cited page. The purpose of this paper is to learn how to properly research information and present your argument in an essay format.” My argument is that there should be increased regulation on cyber security. My thesis still needs some work: Increased cybersecurity regulation is needed for the private sector within the United States to create more proactive legislation because some companies are not aware of data breaches in a timely manner or are reluctant to share past and current malicious activity.


