My degree is for computer science, as such I have noticed the relationship that I shares with that of Cybersecurity. Teaching and practicing similar systems and processes that both fields equally rely on. Computer Science and Cyber Security being so closely related it teaches students about programming languages, algorithms, data structures, and operating systems. Since I have taken introductions to both I feel that I can better understand the relationship. Both would teach or introduce students to learning about how to design and develop secure software systems and how to prevent and detect security breaches. A way that I connected the two better was through gaming, in that you wouldn’t want anything that could hurt or hinder your game from being played. So in my mind being able to identify vulnerabilities and developing countermeasures to protect against them only benefits all parties involved including players.

Information Systems is another major that relates to cybersecurity. It focuses on the management of information technology in organizations, including data storage and retrieval, information security, and decision-making. The larger theme seems to be protecting against unwanted actions and protecting what is yours. Learning to manage your information and the dangers behind them allow you to better plan ahead and know exactly what to look for. Understanding how your information may be taken or used can ultimately help protect that information.

One of the more obvious relations is Criminal Justice. How I saw it, is that the cybersecurity is the knowledge of what happens or what could happen within the realms of a cyber crime. Criminal Justice comes in to correct the wrongs that have been made from the cybercrime. Using laws and policies that govern cybersecurity, including intellectual property rights, data privacy, and digital forensics. Some organizations have cyber divisions that aid them with solving and understanding cyber crimes. Regardless of how if a crime is committed within the cyber realm there still needs to be some level of justice.

Electrical Engineering is another major that relates to cybersecurity, particularly in the area of network security. Protecting and developing secure communication networks, including wireless networks. The technologies and knowledge behind how to protect are where the two connect. Using protocols and technologies used to secure these networks, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption. Being able to evaluate and test the security of these networks, including conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to ensure a safe environment all fall within the relation of cybersecurity.