Journal Entry 11

Having watched the video on a career as a cybersecurity analyst, I was impressed by how this technical profession has a deep connection with social behavior. One of the themes that keep recurring is the need for communication, awareness, and user education—reminding me that cybersecurity is as much about people as it is about systems. Social behaviors, like falling for phishing emails or failing to follow secure protocols, offer vulnerabilities that analysts must continually counter. The job quite often involves user education and creating a culture of awareness, so human interaction is an essential component. Networking, community involvement, and perception management also emerged as critical social strategies for getting into the profession.