- Why are you interested in cybersecurity technology?
- Select four other majors offered by ODU and explain how those majors relate to cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity technology is an interesting field and although it is not my focus at ODU, it will still be good to know about it, especially at a time when technology is growing at an explosive rate. As technology grows, humans gain more opportunities or abilities to perform new things or accomplish new things that have not been possible before. This is a good thing, but it can also be a bad thing since technology can be used with different intentions. Every person can think which can lead to many perspectives ranging from good or bad, but either way, a new path is opened. For the “bad” paths to close or stopped from being opened, security, laws, and order are implemented hence cybersecurity. Computer Science, Cybercrime, Criminal Justice, and Information Systems and Technology are four other majors offered at ODU that relate to cybersecurity. One way Computer Science relates to cybersecurity is by developing software. Software or programs can be designed in a way that it can be used for cybersecurity such as a virus detection program that scans for viruses that may or may not also remove them. Computer Science plays a pivotal role by not only developing software but also by creating sophisticated tools like intrusion detection systems that fortify the digital realm against potential threats. Cybercrime is directly related to cybersecurity since it mainly involves how law enforcement can be utilized to combat crimes involving cyberlaw or the internet. This demands the integration of law enforcement strategies to combat unlawful activities conducted in cyberspace, emphasizing the importance of legal frameworks in maintaining digital order. Criminal Justice relates to cybersecurity in that it can be a potential problem where an attacker is using the internet or technology for their attack. Criminal Justice confronts the evolving tactics of attackers who exploit technology for malevolent purposes, underscoring the need for proactive measures. Information Systems and Technology relate to cybersecurity because it introduces the use of a network that should be managed to restrict any attackers from getting any personal data over the network. This highlights the significance of safeguarding personal data from potential breaches, reinforcing cybersecurity as an indispensable element in technological evolution.