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CIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

In cybersecurity, one of the first ideas we learn about is the CIA Triad, which stands for<\/span>
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Even though it sounds simple, this model is the<\/span>
foundation for protecting data or information. Confidentiality is comes down to keeping data<\/span>
private and making sure only the right people have access to it. Tools like encryption, strong<\/span>
passwords, and multi factor authentication work together to block out anyone who should not<\/span>
have access (Chai, 2022). Integrity focuses on the accuracy of information. Data needs to stay<\/span>
reliable from the moment it is created to the moment it is used, and that means protecting it from<\/span>
having inaccuracies. Tampering also affects data integrity, which is why strong access control<\/span>
plays such a big role in its protection. Version control, file permissions, and checksums are also<\/span>
common ways to guard data integrity (Chai, 2022). Lastly, availability makes sure that systems<\/span>
and data are there when people need them. Backups, redundant servers, and disaster recovery<\/span>
plans all exist so organizations can keep running in the event something might go wrong (Chai,<\/span>
2022).<\/span>
The CIA Triad helps set the standard, but authentication and authorization are the processes that<\/span>
enforce these standards. Authentication is how a system checks who you are, whether it is with a<\/span>
password, a multi factor token, or a fingerprint. Authorization comes next and will decide what<\/span>
you are allowed to do. Logging into a bank account is a good example. Authentication proves<\/span>
your identity, while authorization sets the rules for what actions you can take, like viewing your<\/span>
balances or transferring money.<\/span>
Authentication and authorization work together to create a balance of trust and control. They<\/span>
help ensure that our information stays protected while still allowing access to users. Without<\/span>
them, it will be extremely difficult to know who or what is accessing information and if they<\/span>
have the right to access it.<\/span>
Reference<\/span>
Chai, W. (2022, June 28).<\/span> What is the CIA Triad? Definition, Explanation, Examples<\/span>.<\/span>
TechTarget. https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/whatis\/definition\/Confidentiality-integrity-and-<\/span>
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SCADA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems, also known as SCADA, are the backbone of<\/span>
many industries that help keep society to function. They control and monitor things like power<\/span>
plants, water treatment facilities, and manufacturing lines. Throughout the years, these systems<\/span>
have went from being air gapped to being connected to the internet. While these changes made<\/span>
operations faster and easier to manage, it also opens the door to potential cyber threats. A hacker<\/span>
that gains access to these systems could cause power outages, interrupt water flow, or damage<\/span>
equipment that entire communities rely on. They can do a lot of harm to infrastructure and can<\/span>
ultimately have a big impact on day to day society functions.<\/span>
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency or CISA explains that many<\/span>
vulnerabilities come from old software, poor password management, and a lack of network<\/span>
separation between secure and public systems (CISA, 2024). Many times, attackers use phishing<\/span>
emails or malware to reach control devices that were never meant to be exposed online.<\/span>
To reduce these vulnerabilities, modern SCADA applications use multiple layers of protection.<\/span>
Firewalls, access controls, and VPNs help limit who and what can connect to these systems.<\/span>
Redundant servers and constant monitoring also make sure that operations continue running in<\/span>
the event that something goes wrong. To summarize, SCADA not only keeps machines running<\/span>
but also plays a major role in keeping critical cyber infrastructure safe and reliable.<\/span>
References<\/span>
SCADA Systems. (n.d.). Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. Retrieved from<\/span>
http:\/\/www.scadasystems.net<\/span>
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). (2024). Defending Industrial Control<\/span>
Systems. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.cisa.gov<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Feeding the Machine: How Our Digital Behavior <\/span><\/strong>Trains the Technology That Shapes Us<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

1. Attention as Currency<\/span>
I used to think I was just scrolling through social media to kill time. I would check<\/span>
YouTube Shorts before bed, watch a few clips, maybe laugh at something dumb, and then close<\/span>
the app. It felt like nothing. Just me using my phone like everybody else. But when I started<\/span>
paying attention I realized these small habits are basically lessons I am teaching the platform.<\/span>
Every time I like something, pause on a video, or open an app when I am bored, I am telling the<\/span>
system what I respond to. I am not just looking at content. I am helping it understand who I am,<\/span>
or at least who I look like based on what I click. Researchers have shown that platforms do not<\/span>
simply show content, they continuously test and improve their recommendations based on user<\/span>
interactions and social feedback loops (Metzler & Garcia, 2023).<\/span>
2. How Our Habits Become Data<\/span>
The weird part is that none of this feels like giving up data. Nobody is stealing it from<\/span>
me. I post pictures and react to other posts without thinking about how all those actions are<\/span>
tracked. The system does not care what I claim to like. It cares how long I stare at something. If I<\/span>
scroll past a hundred posts but stop on one, that is the one that matters. If I click fitness stuff a<\/span>
couple of times, the app will start throwing gym content at me like I subscribed to it. I do not<\/span>
need to fill out a personality quiz. My habits are the quiz. Research on social media addiction<\/span>
and \u201cproblematic use\u201d shows that it is the repeated engagement, patterns of use, and time spent<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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that shape how platforms respond to us and how our online behavior evolves over time<\/span>
(Pellegrino et al., 2022).<\/span>
3. When the Machine Starts Responding to Us<\/span>
Eventually the platform starts shaping me back. I do not just get content I like. I get<\/span>
content that keeps me engaged. If I stop on a basketball highlight, I get more. And then more.<\/span>
Soon the feed believes I only care about sports or training or hustle clips. The app does not say<\/span>
\u201chere is a balanced look at the world.\u201d It says \u201cthis kept your eyes peeled for 12 seconds, so here<\/span>
are 40 more things just like it.\u201d That is how it becomes a loop. I feed the machine, the machine<\/span>
feeds me, and I keep clicking because it feels familiar and safe. I start to think the internet is built<\/span>
around the things I react to the most. The more emotional the reaction, the harder it is to break<\/span>
the cycle, which is why researchers have compared heavy social media use and algorithm driven<\/span>
engagement to addictive behavior with real effects on the brain and mental health (De et al.,<\/span>
2025).<\/span>
4. Where Cyber Security Falls Short<\/span>
This is where cyber security feels incomplete. Cyber security usually protects passwords,<\/span>
blocks hackers, or prevents identity theft. All of that matters. But none of those defenses stop<\/span>
platforms from studying us. There is no firewall against my own curiosity. There is no antivirus<\/span>
for habits. The threat is not someone breaking into my account. The threat is me willingly giving<\/span>
away the information that trains the system. It learns when I am bored, when I am lonely, when I<\/span>
am upset, and when I am most likely to scroll. It does not need malware to get all that. It only<\/span>
needs me to keep using it.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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5. Performing for the Algorithm<\/span>
I also see how this affects people socially. We think we are expressing ourselves. We<\/span>
post opinions, jokes, gym updates, political takes, random thoughts, and some of it is harmless.<\/span>
But some of it becomes identity. We start chasing reactions because likes and views feel like<\/span>
proof we matter. Online, attention becomes validation. The machine rewards us for feeding it, so<\/span>
we keep feeding it. It does not feel forced. It feels like being honest, even when the version of<\/span>
\u201chonest\u201d we are projecting is shaped by what gets engagement.<\/span>
6. Invisible Experiments<\/span>
The scariest part to me is how invisible it is. Most people have no idea the app is testing<\/span>
them constantly. It shows you something extreme just to see if you pause. If you do, the system<\/span>
logs it and now it knows what triggers you. You never see the experiment. You only see the<\/span>
menu of recommendations afterward. I used to think I was choosing what I wanted, but now I<\/span>
realize I am usually choosing from what the system already decided to show me. And yeah,<\/span>
sometimes I still fall for it. Sometimes I watch nonsense I do not even care about, just because it<\/span>
showed up at the right moment when I was tired.<\/span>
7. Awareness Is Our Only Defense<\/span>
I still use some social media. I enjoy seeing new ideas and staying in contact with people.<\/span>
I do not think quitting is realistic for most people. But I try to be more aware of what I am giving<\/span>
the system. If I click something, I ask myself if I really care or if I am just reacting. Sometimes I<\/span>
close the app instead of letting it decide what I want next. I am not perfect at this. I probably<\/span>
never will be. But the more I feed the machine, the better it becomes at shaping me. It is always<\/span>
listening. The only real choice I have is how much I want to keep teaching it.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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References<\/span>
De, D., El Jamal, M., Aydemir, E., & Khera, A. (2025). Social media algorithms and teen<\/span>
addiction: Neurophysiological impact and ethical considerations. Cureus, 17(1), e77145.<\/span>
https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11804976\/<\/span>
Metzler, H., & Garcia, D. (2023). Social drivers and algorithmic mechanisms on digital media.<\/span>
Perspectives on Psychological Science, 19(5), 735\u2013748.<\/span>
https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11373151\/<\/span>
Pellegrino, A., Stasi, A., & Bhatiasevi, V. (2022). Research trends in social media addiction and<\/span>
problematic social media use: A bibliometric analysis. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 13, 1017506.<\/span>
https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9707397<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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