1.  The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2.  a) What is Cyber Command? Be specific. (see "Background" below the questions)
b)  By how much is Cyber Command's personnel about to increase?
c)  How will this expansion change the work of Cyber Command?

3.  Why have senior Pentagon officials decided to expand Cyber Command?

4.  How will Cyber Command be expanded to meet the growing threats?

5.  a) What did former deputy defense secretary William Lynn say about cyberattack threats against the U.S.?
b)  Do you agree with Mr. Lynn's viewpoint that we should be proactive against cyberattacks?

6.  a) What is the main concern about hiring new personnel for Cyber Command?
b)  Do you think this is a legitimate concern?  Explain your answer.

7.  a) What assurance has a senior defense official given that Americans do not have to worry about government invasion of their privacy?
b)  Are you concerned that invasion of privacy could occur?  Explain your answer.