This cybersecurity project addresses a simulated cyberattack against US financial systems, involving a team representing financial services, law enforcement, intelligence, and the Department of Homeland Security. The project analyzes various threats, including DDoS attacks, data exfiltration, and nation-state actors, examining network security, penetration testing, and incident response. It covers critical infrastructure components like perimeter routers, DMZ, DNS, and web servers, while also exploring the life cycle of cyber threats, from reconnaissance to exfiltration. The project emphasizes contingency planning for disaster recovery, including threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments, along with business impact and continuity plans. The student's response also references various academic sources and reports, providing a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity concepts and practices within the financial sector, and includes an overview of the project charter, teamwork stages, and division of responsibilities within the team.