After watching the video, write a journal entry about how you think the media influences our understanding about cybersecurity.

Media has a huge influence on the way individuals understand cybersecurity. This is due to the fact that many individuals only source of information on the topic of cybersecurity is from the media. This leads individuals to get false information on the topic. Media has a tendency to exaggerate what hacking is. Media such as movies, portray hacking as an unrealistic act. They make it seem as if hacking is a quick and easy act. This makes people’s perception of what cybersecurity and hacking is obscured. This also causes them to not know the correct precautions to prevent cyber attacks.