Hello, my name is Michelle. My first year attending Old Dominion University. I am pursing my bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity. My goals are to become an Information Technology Auditor or IT Analyst. This is my junior year. I am currently employed with the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Auditor. I have chosen Cybersecurity as my field of interest assist with cybercrime and a growing field in technology. I am excited for becoming knowledgeable in CYE 200T Cybersecurity, technology and society. I am looking for knowledge of how cybersecurity issues are connected to cultural, political, legal. ethical, and business.
Personal Goals: To earn a Cybersecurity Certification within the next few months.
Professional Goals: To gain insights to future my professional development.
Cybersecurity experience: Annual security awareness training required by employer.
Thesis Statement: According to the article Proofpoint’s 2024 Voice of the CISO report mentioned that Chief Information Security Officer said “human error was their top cybersecurity risk at 74%. With phishing attacks and human error both increasing in cybersecurity it is critical for every organization to ensure employees are well trained to protect the assets of the organization. “Safety begins with the employee” .
Citation: CISOs list human error as their top cybersecurity risk. https://www.ibm.com/think/insights/cisos-list-human-error-top-cybersecurity-risk
Synthesis: To prevent human error in cybersecurity employers must provide employees with annual trainings or as needed to remain aware of cyber threats.
When using technology devices, it is critical to “Think before you Click” to protect yourself from cyber threats.
Thesis Statement: While the cost of data breaches, enhancing employee education and trainings because regularly monitor systems and evaluation, implement robust procedures and increase employee oversight and accountability.