Journal Entry 2 

Ricardo Corpus 

5/23/2024 

The principles of science include relativism, objectivity, parsimony, skepticism, ethical neutrality, determinism, and empiricism. Relativism means everything is connected. So, in cybersecurity, if there’s a big tech change, it affects how people behave, the economy, policies, and society. It’s like a domino effect. For instance, new tech can change how people shop online, which impacts online security needs. Objectivity is about studying stuff without bias to truly advance knowledge. In cybersecurity, it means researchers need to keep their personal opinions out of it, especially when dealing with sensitive issues like online hate groups. You can’t let your feelings mess with the facts. Parsimony is all about simplicity. In cybersecurity, this means using simple theories to explain things like cybercrime. For example, the self-control theory suggests that people with low self-control might commit cybercrimes because they’re impulsive. Skepticism is questioning and testing everything. This is crucial in cybersecurity to make sure your defenses are solid and you’re not relying on unproven methods. It’s like always double-checking your locks before going to bed. Ethical neutrality means sticking to ethical standards. In cybersecurity research, this involves protecting people’s rights, like ensuring anonymity and getting consent when studying hackers’ behaviors. Determinism is the idea that behavior is influenced by past events. So, in cybersecurity, someone might be more likely to commit cybercrime if they’ve been exposed to certain online environments before. Finally, empiricism is about basing knowledge on observable and measurable data. In cybersecurity, this means studying real cyberattack patterns instead of just theorizing about them.