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This page includes all assignments, readings, reflections, photos, video journals, and free writes<\/strong> required for the course. The material is organized for clarity and demonstrates how I integrated academic knowledge with practical cybersecurity topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 SECTION 1 \u2014 READINGS & WRITE-UP REFLECTIONS<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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Making the Most of Learning with Perusall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This reading introduced me to Perusall\u2019s collaborative learning platform. I learned how highlighting, annotating, and interacting with classmates enhances comprehension. It taught me the importance of active reading, which became useful throughout the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cyber Trends \u2014 Perusall Warm-Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This practice assignment helped me get comfortable using Perusall. I explored major cybersecurity trends such as ransomware, phishing, social engineering, and the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks. This reading gave me a broad overview of modern cyber threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exploring the Many Jobs in Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I learned that cybersecurity includes a wide range of careers: analysts, threat hunters, SOC specialists, cybersecurity lawyers, digital forensics experts, and more. It showed me the diversity of opportunities in the field and helped me think about my own future direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IT Organization<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This reading explained how IT departments are structured. I learned about teams such as operations, networking, security, and support. Understanding these roles helped me see how cybersecurity fits within a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding the Components of a Business<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This assignment introduced me to key business concepts such as revenue, operations, risk, strategy, and leadership. It showed how cybersecurity supports business goals and protects essential assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NIST Cybersecurity Framework \u2013 Version 2.0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I learned about the five core functions of the NIST CSF: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover<\/strong>. This framework is used by organizations around the world to build cybersecurity programs. Understanding it helped me see how cybersecurity is standardized and applied in real-world settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cybersecurity, Technology & Society \u2013 Chapter 4: BioCybersecurity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This reading explored the merging of biological science and cybersecurity. I learned how DNA data, genetic databases, and laboratory tools can create new vulnerabilities when they become digitized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hacking Humans: Protecting Our DNA from Cybercriminals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This article highlighted the dangers of genetic data being stolen or manipulated. It introduced the idea that cyber threats now reach deeply into healthcare and biotechnology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Malicious Code Written into DNA Infects the Computer That Reads It<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most interesting readings, this article explained how researchers embedded malware into synthetic DNA to exploit sequencing machines. It demonstrated how cybersecurity is expanding into unexpected fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recent Attacks on Critical Infrastructure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This reading covered cyberattacks targeting hospitals, pipelines, power grids, and water systems. It helped me understand how critical infrastructure is vulnerable and why cybersecurity is essential to public safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chapter 6 \u2013 Criminal Justice and Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I learned how cybersecurity intersects with law enforcement. This includes digital evidence, investigation processes, criminal justice challenges, and how cybercrimes are prosecuted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONCLUSION<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

CYSE 201S expanded my understanding of cybersecurity far beyond technology. I learned:<\/p>\n\n\n\n