Journal Entry #1

My field of study is Cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is the body of technologies designed to protect networks, data, and computer programs. Cybersecurity is a defense medium that works in response to tampered operating systems. With the help of the different technologies, Cybersecurity Analysis and IT’s help prevent data from being attacked or damaged by unauthorized personnel. Cybersecurity offers system and software protection through penetration tests and vulnerability identification. Cybersecurity is important because it helps prevent intruders from hacking and getting personal information from our computers. The pros of having Cybersecurity are your computer will be protected from data theft, viruses, spyware, and freezing and crashes. The cons of Cybersecurity are it may be harder to configure Firewalls correctly, the need of keeping your software updated, and it could be costly for the user to keep up to date.  Technology is being used for everything we do throughout our everyday lives. That being so, technology is starting to grow stronger and better throughout the World. Hackers are always using different methods to steal unauthorized information from people and companies by cyber attacking. For example, a black hat hacker is someone who intentionally tries to destroy files and steal credit card numbers and passwords. These hackers go in without authorized permission and exploit programs for their malice or personal profit. White hat hackers are another example of hackers. Their goal is to find holes in security networks while working along with businesses. These hackers try to look for vulnerabilities by having complete permission from the company they work for. The need for Cybersecurity workers is in high demand, thus making my major a prime area of study. Overall, my major addresses the dangers/concerns associated with technological frailties and what solutions there are in order to counter them. It is super important for people within my major to understand cyberattacks and help prevent them.