{"id":141,"date":"2024-09-23T03:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T03:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyberimpact1\/?page_id=141"},"modified":"2026-10-16T01:04:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T01:04:48","slug":"cyse-300","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/kara-thorpe\/cyse-300\/","title":{"rendered":"CYSE 300"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\">Course Overview &amp; Learning Reflection<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">In <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">CYSE 300: Introduction to Cybersecurity<\/b>, I developed a comprehensive understanding of core information security principles, system architecture and risk management frameworks. Throughout the course, I evaluated threat vectors, technical controls and operational continuity strategies to protect critical information assets within complex organizational environments.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">My work in this course bridged hands-on technical labs with high-level policy and governance analysis, directly satisfying key learning outcomes:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Identifying and Prioritizing Assets &amp; Threats:<\/b> Through technical reconnaissance, vulnerability assessments, and packet capture analysis using tools like Wireshark and Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer, I evaluated real-world attack surfaces and system vulnerabilities to prioritize mitigation strategies based on risk levels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Security Strategy, Architecture &amp; Change Control:<\/b> I implemented access controls, Windows Active Directory policies, Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and multi-layered defense-in-depth strategies to build resilient organizational security postures and maintain strict change control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Disaster Recovery &amp; Incident Response:<\/b> I evaluated business continuity planning (BCP) and disaster recovery protocols, analyzing how technical controls (such as robust data encryption and network segmentation) preserve confidentiality, integrity and availability during and after security incidents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Implications:<\/b> My research paper, <i data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\">&#8220;The Urgent Case for Federal Regulation of AI in Medical Diagnosis,&#8221;<\/i> examines the intersection of emerging technologies, data privacy, liability, and systemic risk. In this paper, I critically analyze algorithmic bias, physician accountability under current malpractice frameworks, and the strict cybersecurity requirements needed to safeguard diagnostic medical data as critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\">Application &amp; Future Outlook<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">As I continue my studies in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity, the skills mastered in CYSE 300 serve as a vital foundation for analyzing modern threat actors, digital forensics, and cybersecurity policy. Understanding both the hands-on mechanics of network defense and the overarching legal\/regulatory landscape allows me to approach security holistically ensuring that technical safeguards align with legal standards, ethical considerations and organizational governance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Course Overview &amp; Learning Reflection In CYSE 300: Introduction to Cybersecurity, I developed a comprehensive understanding of core information security principles, system architecture and risk management frameworks. Throughout the course, I evaluated threat vectors, technical controls and operational continuity strategies to protect critical information assets within complex organizational environments. 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