How do engineers make cyber networks safer?

Systems engineers are able to design and create trustworthy secure systems. If systems security engineering is properly integrated into systems engineering, it extends the notion of trustworthiness to be capable of creating secure systems. Trustworthy systems are less vulnerable to threats. Less vulnerable systems decreases the chances of attacks being successful, though no system can…

Describe three ways that computers have made the world safer and less safe

Computers have made it easier to access information and have shared knowledge across multiple domains. This can be helpful in tracking criminals like those on the sex offender registry. People are able to access the database which allows them to see sex offenders that may live in their vicinity and helps to inform decisions around…

What are the costs and benefits of developing cybersecurity programs in business

Businesses must develop a cybersecurity program to ensure the data they generate is protected from potential cyber-attacks. Networks that are secured ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of information. A cybersecurity program can improve different functions within the company. Starting with physical security, ensuring the areas where data are store are protected and only those who…

How can you tell if your computer is safe?

No computer system can be 100 % secure, but processes and procedures can be implemented to bring it as close to being secure as possible. One ways to protect your computer includes encrypting data at rest using cryptography. If the data on the system is encrypted it cannot be decrypted without the corresponding decryption key….

Select four other majors offered by ODU and explain how those majors relate to cybersecurity.

Cyber Operations is a major related to cyber security. Cyber operations entails everything related to cyberspace. This includes both technical aspects and non-technical aspects such as human factors and ethical practices. Skills used in cyber operations include hacking, exploiting vulnerabilities, defense, mitigating risk and recovery of data. Cybersecurity is also focused on mitigating risk and…

Why are you interested in cybersecurity technology?

I am interested in cybersecurity technology for several reasons to include career change, gaining knowledge and learning new skills.  I am currently a Systems Administrator. I have been in this role for almost 14 years including time spent serving in the United States Air Force. Although I am very good at my job and I…