Based on my readings in the BioCybersecurity section of the Cybersecurity 200T course as well as additional reading that I have done on my own in the past, the issue of CRISPR Gene Editing and it’s ethical considerations are a very tricky and complicated subject. On one hand, it is obvious that the area of…
SCADA Systems
BLUFThe acronym known as “SCADA” stands for supervisory control and data acquisition. SCADA encompasses all of the industrial control systems that are utilized to control important infrastructure processes, industrial processes, and facility-based processes. Using computers and analysis of real-time data, SCADA allows for a way to monitor and control these complex processes effectively, whether it…
The Human Factor in Cybersecurity
BLUFThe field of Cybersecurity is constantly growing and expanding. As more and more aspects of everyday life begin to involve technology, the need to keep these aspects safe and sound from any prying eyes or ill-intentioned criminals grows exponentially. But even with its economic growth, funds are not unlimited in the Cybersecurity field. So, this…
The CIA Triad
BLUFMuch to the initial surprise of myself, it turns out that the CIA Triad actually has nothing to do with the Central Intelligence Agency of the same name, but the CIA actually stands for the concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It is actually a model that provides guidelines for information security policies with the…