IDS 493

Reflection Essay Summary

This reflection essay highlights how my interdisciplinary coursework at Old Dominion University developed three core cybersecurity skills:
๐Ÿ“˜ Ethical communication
๐Ÿ›  Hands-on technical implementation
๐Ÿง  Strategic, adaptable thinking

Skills are demonstrated through nine key artifacts:

๐Ÿ“ Communication & Core Foundations

  • ๐Ÿ“–ย IDS 300W Final Paper
    Interdisciplinary analysis of ethics, policy, and technology.
  • ๐Ÿงพย PHIL 355E Ethical Case Analysis
    Applied ethical reasoning to a real-world data privacy dilemma.
  • ๐Ÿ”—ย CYSE 200T Blockchain Policy Debrief
    Explained technical risks to a non-technical audience.
  • ๐Ÿงย CYSE 270 Linux Labs
    Developed skills in scripting, permissions, and user management.
  • ๐ŸชŸย CYSE 280 Windows Server Labs
    Configured virtual servers and secure audit policies.

๐Ÿงช Technical & Strategic Readiness

  • ๐ŸŒย CS 462 Protocol Analysis Lab
    Used Wireshark to analyze DNS/BGP and configure IDS/IPS tools.
  • ๐Ÿ”ย CS 463 Encryption Report
    Implemented AES/DES and evaluated key management.
  • ๐Ÿงฉย CYSE 425W Strategy Project
    Created a national cyber policy balancing law, ethics, and security.
  • ๐Ÿšจย CYSE 301 Intrusion Detection Lab
    Designed and tested Snort rules in simulated attack scenarios.
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