Cybersecurity Problem-Solving
Artifact: CYSE 270 Lab 8
Reflection:
In Lab 8, I created and tested Bash scripts that responded to different inputs and system conditions. This lab helped me strengthen my problem-solving skills because I had to think meticulously through the logic of each script, test whether it worked correctly, and make adjustments when the results were not what I expected. I learned that troubleshooting requires patience, attention to detail, and a clear understanding of how commands and conditions work together. This experience will be useful in my future cybersecurity career because scripting and troubleshooting can help automate redundant tasks, identify problems, and improve the efficiency of working with enterprise Linux systems.
Critical Thinking & Analysis
Artifact: CYSE 201S Career Paper.
Reflection:
In my SCADA Systems Vulnerabilities write-up, I analyzed how modern SCADA systems can be exposed to cybersecurity threats through IoT devices, network connectivity, and internet-facing systems. This assignment required me to examine how individual vulnerabilities could affect larger critical infrastructure environments. I learned that cybersecurity analysis involves understanding not only a specific weakness, but also how that weakness can create risks throughout an entire system. This experience strengthened my critical-thinking skills and will help me evaluate vulnerabilities and potential attack paths in my future cybersecurity career by considering how threats can affect different layers of the OSI model.
Technical Communication
Artifact: CYSE 201S The Jordanian Jump
Reflection:
In my Article Review #1, I analyzed a scholarly article about cybercrime laws in Jordan and explained how the topic connects to cybersecurity, legislation, and freedom of expression. This assignment required me to organize research, interpret data, and communicate complex ideas in a clear and structured way. I learned that technical communication is not only about understanding cybersecurity concepts, but also about explaining their impact to different audiences. This skill will be valuable in my future cybersecurity career when writing reports, documenting security issues, and communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.