CYSE 201S

  • Review the following ten photos through a human-centered cybersecurity framework. Create a meme for your favorite three, explaining what is going on in the individual’s or individuals’ mind(s).

    The man standing informs the group on the importance of meaningful training and awareness in a cybersecurity organization. Effective strategies and training methods make for a better company. “Mansur (2018) advocates that people are not the weakest link in cybersecurity; the problem is organizations failed to provide meaningful training and support to cybersecurity professionals”. This meme illustrates……

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  • Can you spot three fake websites and compare the three fake websites to three real websites, plus showcase what makes the fake websites fake?

    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……

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  • 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……

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