Physiological needs: Apps like grocery delivery services (Instacart or Uber Eats) or health tracking devices help ensure access to food and monitor sleep. When I use grubhub to order food at the webb it fulfills my needs.  Safety needs: Password managers or two-factor authentication systems protect personal data.  When I try to sign into my…

Influence of Cyberattacks on Public Support for Cybersecurity Policies The article titled “Cyberattacks, cyber threats, and attitudes toward cybersecurity policies”explores the relationship between cyberattack exposure and public support for cybersecurity regulations. The study, conducted in Israel, also investigates how perceptions of threat mediate this relationship. This study contributes to the social sciences by examining how…

Researchers can use publicly available data from PrivacyRights.org to study data breaches by analyzing trends over time, identifying common breach methods, and assessing the types of organizations most affected. PrivacyRights.org Data Breach Chronology provides information about breach types (hacking, insider threats) and organizations targeted (healthcare, education, financial services). By examining this data, researchers can track…

The principles of science are deeply connected with cybersecurity. Empirical evidence and testing which are fundamental to science, guide the evaluation of security measures through simulations and real-world trials. Hypothesis testing in cybersecurity involves identifying and investigating potential threats and vulnerabilities. Predictive models and data analysis help anticipate and manage risks, while continuous innovation ensures…

An area that stands out to me and is an area I would like to focus my career on is in security control assessment. Security control assessment is essential for protecting an organization’s information systems and data. The work directly contributes to safeguarding against cyber threats, breaches, and other security risks, which is crucial in…