Journal 4

From the lower part is the physiological needs. In this level, the layer contains the essential parts to survive and gain access to technology. In this layer, my smartphone and laptop are related to my physiological needs. In order to get food, I may order takeout or use my smartphone to make a digital payment to purchase food at a local store. Also, the technology allows me to function and gain access to my school assignments. If I did not have them, I would not be able to learn effectively by myself. Granted, I do get less sleep because I stay up longer to complete the homework and turn them in, so I have less rest, but I make up for the loss by sleeping extra hours on the weekends. The next layer is safety needs. It contains the essential components to be safe on the internet. I meet my security requirements by using a VPN because it encrypts my traffic, so no one can snoop on my internet when I am connected to a public network. I look for suspicious emails and try to delete them or block the sender, so I don’t receive more spam in my account. The next layer is belongingness. This is where friends and relationships are important to my life. I use social media to follow my friends in college and contact them for school assistance. While I’m not looking for an intimate relationship yet, I do use dating apps to prepare and determine my preferences. After the layer, it goes to the esteem needs. In this layer, gaining accomplishments are vital for feeling confidence. I don’t reach this layer because I’m still in school. Once I get an internship and a job, I will have opportunities to earn and work for the desired accomplishment. I will use my experience to teach others and advance the field of cybersecurity, so more minorities can seek the field. I will publish an e-book to help these people fill in cybersecurity jobs. The last layer is self-actualization. In this layer, I reach my full potential and help other besides myself. I have not reached the layer, but I can think of ways to satisfy the layer. I can donate money electronically to any organization and nonprofit to support their growth. Also, I can start a You-tube channel to document my experiences and help others learn from my advice.

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