Miles Anderson Old Dominion University IDS 493: Electronic Portfolio Project Professor Carin Andrews December 5, 2025 Introduction My studies in Cybersecurity, combined with my internship as an IT Consultant in the Computer Science Department, have equipped me with a broad range of skills essential for my career development. Although my original plan for my ePortfolio…
Cyber Security Internship: Final Paper
Introduction In the summer of 2024, I was an upcoming junior who was desperate to obtain my first IT-related internship. As a Cyber Security Major, I knew that some form of technical job would be crucial to my development in the technology field. I consistently applied to a wide range of tech-related positions on Handshake,…
Internship Reflection Paper 3 – CS Systems
My most recent 50 hours working at CS Systems featured various different tasks and situations that left me with mixed emotions. Although I faced personal and emotional challenges on the job, I also experienced successes and demonstrated measurable improvement within the department. Additionally, I dedicated much of my time to making improvements to our Windows…
Internship Reflection Paper 2 – CS Systems
My last 50 hours of work at CS Systems provided new and interesting tasks that usually wouldn’t occur in a typical work week. Besides the typical device troubleshooting for professors and students in need, I accomplished several goals, including building stronger connections with new team members and using my art and graphic design skills to…
Internship Reflection Paper 1 – CS Systems
Every week as an IT Consultant for the CS Systems group is a new set of responsibilities. Over the past year in my internship, I have taken on a wide range of assignments, including troubleshooting faculty computers, conducting Zoom meetings, and even repairing coffee machines. Each task has presented unique challenges, ensuring that no two…
Personal Narrative Essay
Miles Anderson Old Dominion University IDS 493: Electronic Portfolio Project Professor Carin Andrews September 13, 2025 Introduction My name is Miles Anderson, and I’m a senior Cybersecurity major and Criminal Justice minor. I’m expected to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity this upcoming spring. This personal narrative essay will cover my academic career at…
Designing a Security Policy
Miles Anderson Old Dominion University CYSE 300: Introduction to Cybersecurity Dr. Joseph Kovacic January 28, 2024 In regards to designing a security policy, there are many steps that need to be taken to ensure the policy is strong, has little vulnerabilities, and methods to counteract a cyber attack. Security policies made to protect data servers…
Ukraine Power Grid Attack
Miles Anderson Old Dominion University CYSE 300: Introduction to Cybersecurity Dr. Joseph Kovacic January 21, 2024 Ukraine power companies experienced multiple blackouts on December 23rd, 2015 that affected a large number of people throughout the country (“Cyber-Attack”, 2021). Although many may have thought this was a typical power outage, it was the work of a…
The Human Factor Write-Up
Miles Anderson November 29, 2023 Managing Limited Funds – Balance and Security In order to achieve a balance between security and properly trained employees in a workplace environment, careful consideration must be given to how to allocate funds. Intentional or unintentional, employees can be a huge risk to their own organization and can potentially become…
CYSE 200T Analytical Paper
Miles Anderson December 10, 2023 Why I Think Cyber Security Isn’t Enough As of 2023, technology has come an extremely long way and continues to become more and more advanced. While it’s hard to imagine what technology will be capable of in ten years, it’s also scary to think about what new cyber threats will…