In the cybersecurity field, there are numerous different types of jobs, fields, andresponsibilities because defending a database is very complex and sophisticated. Thereare security engineers, IT specialists, auditors, security administrators, and much morebecause each job plays a big role in defending against cyberattacks. And becausecyberattacks are getting much more complicated by new viruses and malware…
Do you need a “security mindset”? (Article Review)
I decided to review this article about researchers questioning cybersecurity workers about whether they have a “security mindset” and whether they’re capable of doing the job. The researchers believe that the security mindset is important, especially if you’re working in a cybersecurity field, because it allows you to investigate problems easily. A common way of…
Psychological Effects Caused by a Cyberattack (Article Review)
This article talks about the effects ransomware, a type of malware, has on some people after it attacks an organization. The researchers conducted some research and talked to the staff members who were responding to the ransomware attack. They wanted to know what effects the IT staff members were having after a cyberattack event. The…
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
The framework outlines a protocol/precaution of how to handle a cybersecurity event. This is very beneficial for big organizations/companies so that they can have procedures on what to do if an attack were to occur. The five Framework Core Functions are a good example of securing its systems (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover) and to…
The CIA Triad
Name: Johnny AlvaradoDate: September 14, 2024 How the CIA Triad Relates to Authentication and Authorization The CIA Triad is the basic concept for security in the information technologyworld. It consists of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. It can also be used tocreate policies on how to handle security in case of a cyberattack. The CIA Triad…
SCADA Systems
Johnny AlvaradoNovember 1, 2024 How SCADA Systems Protect Infrastructure Not everyone knows about this, but SCADA Systems are one of the biggestreasons why society is functioning well. SCADA Systems are used for many types ofindustries and infrastructure, such as water treatment, factories, airports, electricalpower grids, and numerous different types of pipelines. SCADA systems are muchbetter…