**Course Title:** Security Best Practices in Software Development **Section Title:** Emerging Trends in Security **Topic:** Research an Emerging Trend in Security and Present Findings (Lab Topic) **Objective:** By the end of this lab topic, you will be able to: 1. Research an emerging trend in the field of cybersecurity. 2. Analyze the trend and its implications for security best practices in software development. 3. Present your findings in a clear and concise manner. **Lab Instructions:** For this lab, you will research an emerging trend in the field of cybersecurity and present your findings. The trend you choose should be relevant to software development and have implications for security best practices. Here are some potential emerging trends you could research: * Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for cybersecurity * Cloud security and the future of cloud-based software development * Quantum computing and its implications for encryption and cryptography * The role of DevOps and continuous monitoring in software development * The impact of 5G networks and the Internet of Things (IoT) on cybersecurity * The future of blockchain technology and its potential applications in cybersecurity **Research Requirements:** To complete this lab, you must: 1. Research an emerging trend in cybersecurity that is relevant to software development. 2. Gather information from at least 5 credible sources, including: * Academic journals and research papers * Industry reports and whitepapers * News articles and press releases * Government websites and policy documents 3. Analyze the trend and its implications for security best practices in software development. 4. Prepare a presentation summarizing your findings. **Presentation Requirements:** Your presentation should be clear, concise, and well-organized. It should include: 1. An overview of the emerging trend you researched. 2. An analysis of the trend's implications for security best practices in software development. 3. Recommendations for how software developers can apply the knowledge you gained from your research. 4. A reference list of your sources. **Grading Criteria:** Your lab will be graded based on the following criteria: 1. Quality of research (30 points) * Depth and breadth of research * Use of credible sources * Relevance of research to security best practices in software development 2. Analysis and implications (30 points) * Clarity and coherence of analysis * Use of specific examples and case studies * Relevance of implications for security best practices in software development 3. Presentation quality (20 points) * Clarity and concision of presentation * Organization and coherence of presentation * Use of visual aids and multimedia elements 4. Recommendations and reference list (20 points) * Practicality and applicability of recommendations * Use of credible sources * Organization and coherence of reference list **Additional Resources:** * National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Emerging Technology Overview [https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/emerging-technology](https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/emerging-technology) * Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) - Emerging Trends and Risks [https://www.cisa.gov/emerging-trends-and-risks](https://www.cisa.gov/emerging-trends-and-risks) * SANS Institute - Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity [https://www.sans.org/webcasts/emerging-trends-cybersecurity/](https://www.sans.org/webcasts/emerging-trends-cybersecurity/) **What to Do If You Need Help:** If you have any questions or need help with this lab topic, don't hesitate to ask. However, please note that this is a self-paced course and you are not required to leave comments or ask for help. If you need help, you can reach out to the course instructor or consult the additional resources provided. **Next Topic:** In the next topic, we will review the key concepts covered in the course. This will be a comprehensive review of the course material, and it will help you prepare for the final project.