About Me

Born on October 20, 1999, in Okinawa, Japan, I am the youngest child in the family. Growing up as a military brat, I moved around the world numerous times only to end up residing in Norfolk, Virginia, where I am attending college at Old Dominion University. Being exposed to different people and cultures growing up allowed me to fully immerse myself into a lifestyle that was constantly ever-changing. Although it is hard to say where home is, my experiences influenced what my current and future goals are. 

Seeing how much technology has shaped our society, I believe that cybersecurity is the new wave of the future. As a senior college student, I am enrolled in the Army ROTC program. Having an interest in both the military and the cyber field, I wish to commission as a 2nd Lieutenant upon graduation.

What is a SCADA System

The SCADA or the Supervisory control and data acquisition is an industrial control system that controls infrastructure processes (water treatment, farms, wastewater treatment), faculty-based processes (airports, ships, space stations), and of course industrial process (production & manufacturing). These centralized systems control and monitor entire sites by automatic transmissions from either Remote terminal units (RTUs) or …

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The Benefits of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

In this modern-day and age, cyber risks are a virtual but real danger to many larger companies, businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. However, with the help of the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 (CEA), the NIST was able to update and develop a newer cybersecurity support system that not only strengthens but secures the …

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Opportunities for Workplace Deviance

Deviance could happen anywhere, even within a workplace. However, the question we ask is how does cyber technology create opportunities for deviant acts within a workplace? Deviance is something that is used to intentionally cause harm to an organization or an individual. It could be for a variety of reasons, such as personal gain or …

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