Journal #8

Several principles of science apply to cybersecurity include Relativism, Objectivity, Parsimony, Empiricism, Ethical Neutrality, and Determinism.  With technology use in all institutions, Relativism applies to cybersecurity as they all require protection from threats and vulnerabilities.  Cybersecurity analysts must objectively(Objectivisim) analyze potential threats in their systems and cannot minimize to save costs.   Cybersecurity must be simple enough for most people to understand which employs the concept of parsimony.  Cybersecurity should use empiricism by testing all theories and devices to ensure that they work.  When creating and employing cybersecurity measures, ethical neutrality must also be taken into consideration – Is it okay for the internet to save everyone’s visit history?  Finally determinism must be considered by evaluating why users do not abide by cyber hygiene guidelines.

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