Program Reflection Introduction                 Prior to attending ODU, I retired from the United States Coast Guard, where I served as an avionics technician and aircrew member on fixed-wing aircraft. Although I took a smattering of classes over the course of my military career, I never had a full academic schedule or access to the facilities,…

The following post is my final project from IT 315, requiring detailed analysis of equipment and infrastructure requirements for installing a network in a school. This project gave me the opportunity to combine the new knowledge I obtained through coursework with practical experience I had in installing home networks and observing the installation of a…

This paper gave me the opportunity to reflect on the leadership skills I developed through my academic and professional careers and put my thoughts to paper. I was extensively trained in leadership in the U.S. Coast Guard, but I don’t recall spending much time reflecting on how I developed as a leader or articulating my…

This assignment gave me insight into authentication protocols and the roles they play in network security, and a massive NSA data theft incident perpetrated by an organization known as the Shadow Brokers. Characteristics of network operating systems, tools, and NSA data theft Network operating systems provide common file system and database sharing so people can…

SCADA Systems: Vulnerabilities and Risk Mitigation for Critical Infrastructure Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system vulnerabilities primarily come from the need to allow people to access, monitor, and control systems remotely. The connectivity or on-site computers required to allow these features create a path for hostile actors to hack…

My coursework in CYSE 201S integrated some of the human aspects of cybersecurity into cybersecurity practices. I learned about the ways policy is written to address human factors and how frameworks help integrate best practices and scientific principles as a tool for cybersecurity professionals. Module 1 journal prompt: Review the NICE Workforce Framework.  Are there…