Journal #2

When it comes to the different majors offered at Old Dominion University, there is a variety of majors to choose from. That being said, there is a good amount of majors that are similar to cyber security. Cyber security is a major that is intended for students with an interest in network, mobile security, digital forensics, etc. One of the first majors offered at ODU that is similar to cyber security is Information Technology. With information technology, you learn about risk management, protecting data and information systems from unauthorized users. This is similar to what you learn when studying to obtain a cyber security degree. Unlike an information technology major, cyber security deals with protecting data from internet hacks. However, both of these majors focuses on protecting data nevertheless. Another major that ODU offers that is similar to cyber security is computer science. Computer science is a major that teaches students about devices, networks, databases, etc. This major is similar to cyber security because of the involvement of computers. These two majors can be similar as a cyber security major needs to have a deep understanding of computers and networks, which both include. Another major that is similar to cyber security is Database administration. With database administration, you learn a variety of skills that are similar to cyber security. Some of those skills include: database design, security, secure data, etc. Both of these majors are similar due to the fact that they both involve securing data and providing security. The last major that is similar to cyber security is cyber crime. Cyber crime is a major that is for students interested in information technology and law enforcement. This major is very similar to cyber security as the same things are taught, the main difference is that cyber crime is more for students that are interested in the law enforcement side of cyber security. All of these majors are similar to cyber security as they all have similarities that are taught between them.

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