Major and Minor Exploration

Choosing Business Administration as my major and pairing it with a minor in Information
Technology feels like the right fit for me right now. I think studying business will help me
understand how companies work and teach me how to communicate with people who
aren’t just tech-focused. Since cybersecurity is so connected to business decisions,
having that background would help me explain risks better and maybe even lead a team
someday. The IT minor would give me a stronger grasp of systems and networks, which ties
directly into cybersecurity and helps build up my technical skills.

Of course, I know it won’t be easy. Trying to balance three areas: cybersecurity, business,
and IT, could be a lot, especially since each one has its own style of assignments. Business
classes usually mean group projects and presentations, while IT and cybersecurity are
more hands-on and technical. There’s also a chance it might take me longer to graduate if
the classes don’t line up perfectly. Even with those challenges, I really think this
combination would make me more well-rounded and open more career options down the
road. It’s definitely a lot to take on, but I’m excited to see where it leads.

Cybersecurity Everywhere Presentation

Navy Federal Credit Union

In my CYSE 200 class, I went to a presentation from Navy Federal Credit Union about imposter scams. They explained how scammers pretend to be trusted organizations to trick people into giving away personal information, passwords, or money. This connects directly to cybersecurity because it’s an example of social engineering, where attackers target people instead of breaking into systems. The talk showed me that cybersecurity is about teaching people how to spot scams and protect themselves. By learning to recognize fake emails, calls, and texts, we act as a human layer of defense that keeps systems and data safe.