I am interested in cybersecurity technology because I have never taken a cybersecurity technology class before. One of my friends is majoring in cybersecurity, so whenever they talk about their courses that are related to it, it makes me very fascinated with how IT experts develop such complex processes and think critically in order to manage cyber attacks and prevent future ones. Going into a cybersecurity course without prior knowledge can be an interesting learning experience because I get to learn how things such as firewalls are developed to protect individual’s information. I am also interested in cybersecurity technology because I want to know how hackers are able to bypass firewalls and steal information or plant viruses in an individual’s computer.
Cybersecurity technology can relate to any major, as each major requires technology to be used. Criminology relates to cybersecurity because workers in that field often use technology in order to do forensic studies- like analyzing blood and DNA in order to determine the victim. Also, there are several cyber crimes such as hacking, identity theft, and phishing that people are easily prone to. Cybersecurity technology like firewalls, antivirus programs, and encryption help prevent individuals from becoming victims by detecting malware. Accounting relates to cybersecurity technology because computers are required to use computers to help record business financial transactions. If a company was to fall under a cyber attack, there would be a data breach and important financial information could get leaked. Nursing relates to cybersecurity technology because also uses computers in order to record patients’ medical records and their personal information. Cybersecurity is important in nursing because a breach of a patient’s data could allow for identity theft and fraud. Finally, cybersecurity relates to international relations and affairs because a cyber attack causes classified government files and documents to get leaked, which is a great risk to national security if the enemy gets a hold of them.