Interdisciplinary Research
Interdisciplinary research has been integral to my coursework at ODU in connecting complex concepts and disciplines together. Cybersecurity itself is considered interdisciplinary, and forward-focused research must do the same. By connecting these dots between what might be considered separate fields, I am able to approach problems with diverse perspectives to reach innovative solutions.
Blending cybersecurity operations with auditory alerting brings a new way for security analysts to handle incident response.
Elections are increasingly becoming a target for cyber incidents, but examining how such cyber incidents affect the perception of elections, and as such our democracy, is crucial.
This analysis helps bridge the gap between how medical practices, regulatory issues, cybersecurity, and legal frameworks interact with one another to keep patients and the technologies they use safe.
As technology begins to be integrated with other aspects of daily life, it is essential for ethical principles to be understood to keep biocybersecurity practices safe and responsible.
Linux Tools
One of the core technical skills necessary for success in the cybersecurity industry is understanding Linux tools. It represents understanding command-line structure, system navigation, and problem-solving at a deeper level. Getting to dig into these labs and familiarizing myself with such an efficient operating system was very helpful in establishing a strong cybersecurity foundation.
Scripting is an essential part of automating complex processes and getting the most out of a Linux architecture. This lab demonstrates that proficiency in system operations.
Networking is the underlying communication behind cyberspace, so a strong understanding of how to configure environments is essential to any cybersecurity professional’s knowledge base.
DCaplinger-270-Lab11To defend against cyber attacks, a cybersecurity defender must understand the tools attackers use. This lab showcases my understanding of password cracking using common tools like John the Ripper.
DCaplinger-CYSE270-Lab5Digital Forensics Analysis
During my time at ODU, I specifically wanted to learn more about digital forensics and the processes that exist within this subdiscipline. Throughout that journey, I was able to understand the technical and administrative side of running such a lab while also leaning into a full investigation analysis. As with most of my assignments in the cybersecurity curriculum, I then took what I learned from this to cross it with other disciplines for research purposes.
Digital forensics analysis must start from a proper digital lab and accreditation process. This demonstrates my understanding of both, showing a well-rounded understanding of the digital forensics process.
As artificial intelligence becomes more commonplace, I wanted to begin looking towards the future of how AI can be integrated into digital forensics and the concerns that need to be addressed before doing so.
CYSE-270-Final-Paper-Zachary-Boozer-Danielle-CaplingerAs a culmination of my digital forensics journey at ODU, I was able to analyze a sample investigation to show the start-to-finish process of evidence collection, tools used, and cybercrime inferences made from evidence analysis.
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