CYSE 201S: Reflective Writing

Bryce Cooper Dr. Trinity Woodbury CYSE 201S: Cybersecurity and Social Sciences 16th October 2026 Throughout this accelerated course, I have developed a deeper understanding of cybersecurity and the social sciences that influence it. I learned that cybersecurity extends beyond technology, as scientific principles, human behaviors, and the motivations behind cybercrime all plat a role in…

CYSE 201S: Discussion Boards

Bryce Cooper Discussion Board #1 – INTRODUCTION Module 2: Discussion Board Module 3/ Discussion Module 4/ Discussion Module 5/ Discussion Module 6/ Discussion Module 7 Discussion Module 8 Discussion Module 9 Discussion Discussion Board #10 Last Discussion Board – Module 14

CYSE 201S: Video Related to Cybersecurity and Social Science’s

The following is a YouTube video link that gives an analysis on the psychology of fear. I believe that the contents within the video are pivotal and should be applied to lessons within the field of cybersecurity. YouTube Link: Fear and Loathing in Cybersecurity: An Analysis of the Psychology of Fear

CYSE 201S: Module 10 Journal Entry: Read this and write a journal entry summarizing your response to the article on social cybersecurity.

The article identifies social cybersecurity as a pivotal subdomain of national security. I noticed that a lot of the information being presented reflects the journal entries done during this semester. So far, we have discussed different implications that can be utilized to understand social aspects that coincide with cybersecurity. That includes the motivations of cybercriminals,…

CYSE 201S: Module 9 Journal Entry: Complete the Social Media Disorder scale. How did you score? What do you think about the items in the scale? Why do you think that different patterns are found across the world?

1. Regularly found that you can’t think of anything else but the moment you will be able to use social media again? Yes/No (Preoccupation). My Answer: No 2. Regularly felt dissatisfied because you want to spend more time on social media? Yes/No (Tolerance). My Answer: No 3. Often felt bad when you could not use…

CYSE 201S: Module 8 Journal Entry: Hacking Movies – Are they Real?

Watch this video and pay attention to the way that movies distort hackers. Hacker Rates 12 Hacking Scenes in Movies and TV | How Real Is It? – YouTube After watching the video, write a journal entry about how you think the media influences our understanding about cybersecurity. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=6BqpU4V0Ypk I think that media…

CYSE 201S: Module 6 Journal Entry: How can you spot fake websites? Compare three fake websites (don’t access those sites, of course) to three real websites. What makes the fake websites fake?

Bryce Cooper Fake websites can usually be identified by examining their specific web addresses, the content in their websites, and peculiar requests for personal information. For example, a fake website may use a URL that looks almost identical to a credible website but contains small spelling changes or replaced letters with numbers. According to Phelps,…

CYSE 201S: Module 4 Journal Entry: 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 all humans have needs that exist on a hierarchy. The hierarchy can be broken up into four distinct parts, Self-actualization, meaning that one needs to achieve their full potential. Psychological needs such as self-esteem and belongingness. Last is basic needs like safety and physiological needs like food, water,…