Empiricism, Objectivity, Determinism, and Parsimony all relate to cybersecurity and each other in their own way. Empiricism ensures scientists do not use hunches or personal opinions while researching. This is important in cybersecurity experiments because most of its experiments are made in cyberspace which can be difficult for an average social scientist to immerse themselves…
Journal Entry 1
I would like to work in the protect and defense area in my future career. It’s quite literally what I imagine when I hear the word cybersecurity. As time goes on I have become increasingly aware and suspicious of the collection of data. Investigation also seems like something I would enjoy. I really enjoy learning…
Research Areas & Potential Questions
One of the areas I’m interested in researching is ocean pollution. Living on the beach for my entire life has given me a deep appreciation for the ocean and its creatures. One of the research questions I’m considering is “do military bases and ports cause significant damage to the surrounding marine environment?” My opinion on…
The “Short Arm” of Predictive Knowledge
Based off of “Technology and Responsibility: Reflections on the New tasks of Ethics” by Hans Jonas Jonas describes the “short arm” of predictive knowledge as the limit of what we know about how the technological advancements we make today could negatively impact life tomorrow. With the rapid innovation of today, he old way of thinking…
SCADA System Threats
SCADA systems are the backbone of modern society and yet these sensitive systems can be left incredibly vulnerable. Being so critical to the function of people’s everyday lives makes them primary targets to those who wish to cause harm and terror. However, it is not just incoming attacks that we have to worry about when…
The Human Factor in Cybersecurity
What is more important, cybersecurity or training? That is the question you’d have to ask yourself when discussing the allocation of funds in a business. There is no right or wrong answer and the truth of the matter is that it depends. It depends on what type of business it is, how much funding you…