{"id":272,"date":"2026-04-25T18:28:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T18:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/alewi073\/?p=272"},"modified":"2026-04-25T18:28:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T18:28:21","slug":"write-up-april-16-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/alewi073\/2026\/04\/25\/write-up-april-16-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Write Up &#8211; April 16, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>The Human Factor in Cyber Security<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyber security Budget Allocation: Balancing Training and Technology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BLUF<\/strong>:<br>With a limited cybersecurity budget, I would balance funding between employee training and<br>cybersecurity technology but place a slightly greater emphasis on training. This is because many<br>cyber threats are caused by human error, meaning even the best technology can fail if users are<br>not properly educated.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discussion<\/strong>:<br>Cybersecurity is often viewed as a technical issue, but based on what we\u2019ve learned from the<br>text, the human element plays a major role in cyber threats. Many attacks, such as phishing or<br>social engineering, rely on individuals making mistakes, like clicking suspicious links or even<br>sharing sensitive information. Because of this, investing in employee training is critical. Training<br>helps employees recognize threats, make better decisions, and act as the first line of defense.<br>According to the text we were provided this week, research shows human behavior is central to<br>cybersecurity, and many breaches occur due to lack of awareness rather than lack of technology.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, technology is still necessary. Tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems and data<br>help protect systems and data from attacks. Different sectors, such as financial institutions and<br>healthcare organizations rely heavily on these tools to secure sensitive information and maintain<br>trust. Without proper cybersecurity infrastructure, organizations are more vulnerable to<br>ransomware, data breaches, and system disruptions that can affect not only the company but the<br>larger economy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Chief Information Security Officer, I would allocate funds in a balanced way. Ensuring that<br>employees receive consistent training while also maintain up to date security systems. For<br>example, I would invest regular cybersecurity awareness programs while also updating software<br>and monitoring systems. This combined approach reduces risk by addressing both human and<br>technical vulnerabilities.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><br>In conclusion, cybersecurity requires both strong technology and informed people. While<br>technology is essential, I would prioritize training slightly more because many cyber threats<br>originate from human error. A balanced investment ensures better overall protection and helps<br>organizations stay resilient against evolving cyber risks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Human Factor in Cyber Security Cyber security Budget Allocation: Balancing Training and Technology BLUF:With a limited cybersecurity budget, I would balance funding between employee training andcybersecurity technology but place a slightly greater emphasis on training. This is because manycyber threats are caused by human error, meaning even the best technology can fail if users [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32118,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":7},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/alewi073\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/alewi073\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/alewi073\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/alewi073\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32118"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/alewi073\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=272"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/alewi073\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":273,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/alewi073\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272\/revisions\/273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/alewi073\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/alewi073\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/alewi073\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}