The idea of turning DNA into digital data is both exciting and unsettling at the same time. On one hand, the benefits are hard to ignore. DNA testing has helped people learn about their health risks, trace their ancestry, and even solve long-standing criminal cases. Those are meaningful advancements. But at the same time, the…

04/11/2026 Jacob E. Moore Vulnerabilities of Critical Infrastructure Systems and the Role of SCADA Applications Critical infrastructure systems such as power grids, water treatment facilities, transportation networks, and manufacturing plants are essential to daily life and national security. Many of these environments rely on Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor and control…

Name: Jacob Moore Course: CYSE-200 Title: The CIA Triad and the Difference Between Authentication and Authorization Introduction Cybersecurity is built on protecting information and systems from misuse, damage, or disruption. The CIA Triad—Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability—provides the core framework for safeguarding data. In addition, understanding the distinction between authentication (verifying identity) and authorization (granting permissions)…