Many fraudulent websites are promoted through phishing emails, fake emails, or text messages. There are several indicators to help identify fake websites, such as the URL, spelling and grammar errors, and the site’s security certificate. Fraudulent sites often attempt to mimic legitimate URLs, but upon closer inspection, certain characters may be switched out and inserted…
Review the articles linked with each individual motive in the presentation page or Slide #4. Rank the motives from 1 to 7 as the motives that you think make the most sense (being 1) to the least sense (being 7). Explain why you rank each motive the way you rank it.
Crimes are committed for various reasons, including entertainment, politics, revenge, boredom, recognition, and money. Ranking these motives in order from most to least sense, I would start with multiple reasons. Multiple influences could persuade someone to commit a crime. The second would be money, as financial gain is a significant motivator. Data shows that mid-level…
Review Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and explain how each level relates to your experiences with technology. Give specific examples of how your digital experiences relate to each level of need.
Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs suggests that as our lower-level needs are met, then we begin to focus on our higher needs. Starting from the bottom of the pyramid, the needs in order are physiological needs, safety needs, belongingness and love needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization. Each level of need can relate to physical and…
Visit PrivacyRights.org to see the types of publicly available information about data breaches. How might researchers use this information to study breaches?
The PrivacyRights.org website has been a continuous project for nearly three decades. It offers a wealth of information for public access and education. As a non-profit organization, its goal is to promote awareness of information or data privacy. The website delves into various topics such as health, employment, education, finance, and housing, providing valuable information…
Explain how the principles of science relate to cybersecurity.
Scientific principles encompass relativism, objectivity, parsimony, ethical neutrality, and determinism. Relativism involves the interconnectedness of all things. In cybersecurity, relativism demonstrates the strong ties that technology has to all social science relationships. Objectivity pertains to the unbiased, open-concept approach essential during research. The principle of parsimony signifies the preference for simplicity. The vastness of scientific…
Review the NICE Workforce Framework. Are there certain areas that you would want to focus your career on? Explain which areas would appeal the most to you and which would appeal the least.
Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) | NICCS (cisa.gov)Links to an external site. The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework is an important tool that classifies job roles and their descriptions in the field of cybersecurity. It outlines the knowledge, skills, and responsibilities required for the workforce in this field. The framework is…
Use the letters of the word CYBERSECURITY to list legal ways to make money in cybersecurity.
Consultation services Youth learning camps Buying cybersecurity stocks Ethical hacking Rate services and provide advice to individuals Security auditing Establish your own cybersecurity company Creating and selling cybersecurity software tools and material Undertaking businesses Redirecting malicious attacks for clients Initiate a blog or marketing content for cybersecurity Teach online training courses Youtube channel
Select four other majors offered by ODU and explain how those majors relate to cybersecurity.
The cybersecurity program offered by Old Dominion University (ODU) educated students with the knowledge of how to protect computer systems, networks, and online data from attacks. This undergraduate program presents coursework with a primary focus on computer science, computer engineering, engineering management, information technology and decision science, information assurance, wireless networking, criminal justice, philosophy, and…
Describe three ways that computers have made the world safer and less safe.
Technology has made both positive and negative impacts on the world and mankind. Computers have made the world safe by creations such as transportation and medical healthcare technology. The innovation of including more software in vehicles has brought forth new transportation methods and has made travel safer, though security concerns lie within the technology built…
Describe four ethical issues that arise when storing electronic information about individuals.
Technology continues to advance and improve as time goes on. As technology continues to advance it presents higher risks and increased vulnerabilities. Modern technology grants indefinite power requiring more principles and responsibility. It is very complex, and the standard ethics are not enough to prevent risks. Ethical guidelines, procedures, and standards would be needed to…