{"id":448,"date":"2026-05-02T15:05:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T15:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/?page_id=448"},"modified":"2026-05-02T15:12:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T15:12:40","slug":"interdisciplinary-perspective","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/interdisciplinary-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"CYSE 200T \u2013 Interdisciplinary Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Interdisciplinary Perspective highlights how cybersecurity extends beyond technical systems into areas such as ethics, public policy, emerging technologies, and societal impact. These journal entries demonstrate that securing information systems requires collaboration across multiple disciplines, including law, science, and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Journal Entry 1: What to Do with Cybersecurity?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><br>This entry explored the broader purpose and application of cybersecurity in modern society. It examined how cybersecurity supports not only organizational security but also national security, economic stability, and individual privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cybersecurity is critical infrastructure, not just an IT function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It plays a direct role in national defense and global stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a growing demand for skilled professionals across sectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cybersecurity decisions often involve trade-offs between security, cost, and usability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40853\/2026\/05\/AI-Assignment-What-to-do-with-Cybersecurity.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of AI-Assignment-What-to-do-with-Cybersecurity.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-55fb300f-010b-4da7-997a-8aeb4be35cd8\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40853\/2026\/05\/AI-Assignment-What-to-do-with-Cybersecurity.pdf\">AI-Assignment-What-to-do-with-Cybersecurity<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40853\/2026\/05\/AI-Assignment-What-to-do-with-Cybersecurity.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-55fb300f-010b-4da7-997a-8aeb4be35cd8\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Journal Entry 2: SCADA Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><br>This journal entry examined Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and their role in managing critical infrastructure such as power grids, water systems, and industrial operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>SCADA systems connect cybersecurity with physical infrastructure systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vulnerabilities in these systems can have real-world consequences beyond data loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many legacy systems were not designed with modern security in mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protecting critical infrastructure requires coordination between cybersecurity, engineering, and government entities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40853\/2026\/05\/Write-Up_SCADA-System_SHREVE_SEAN.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Write-Up_SCADA-System_SHREVE_SEAN.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-f4cf65ff-ad9d-4008-87ef-9dadb65263c0\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40853\/2026\/05\/Write-Up_SCADA-System_SHREVE_SEAN.pdf\">Write-Up_SCADA-System_SHREVE_SEAN<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40853\/2026\/05\/Write-Up_SCADA-System_SHREVE_SEAN.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-f4cf65ff-ad9d-4008-87ef-9dadb65263c0\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Journal Entry 3: Ethical Considerations of CRISPR Gene Editing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><br>This discussion explored the ethical implications of CRISPR gene editing and its intersection with cybersecurity and data protection. The focus was on how emerging technologies introduce new risks related to sensitive data and system integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Biotechnology introduces new cybersecurity concerns, particularly around data integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genetic data is highly sensitive and requires strong protection mechanisms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethical decision-making is critical when technology impacts human life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interdisciplinary collaboration is necessary to manage risks in emerging fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40853\/2026\/05\/Discussion-Board_Ethical-Considerations-of-CRISPR-Gene-Editing_SHREVE.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Discussion-Board_Ethical-Considerations-of-CRISPR-Gene-Editing_SHREVE.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-1e03bca8-96f5-48c6-bde8-a2419d5db1b0\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40853\/2026\/05\/Discussion-Board_Ethical-Considerations-of-CRISPR-Gene-Editing_SHREVE.pdf\">Discussion-Board_Ethical-Considerations-of-CRISPR-Gene-Editing_SHREVE<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40853\/2026\/05\/Discussion-Board_Ethical-Considerations-of-CRISPR-Gene-Editing_SHREVE.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-1e03bca8-96f5-48c6-bde8-a2419d5db1b0\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reflection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section reinforced that cybersecurity is not limited to protecting systems, but also involves understanding its impact across multiple disciplines. I learned that cybersecurity decisions are influenced by legal frameworks, ethical considerations, and technological advancements outside traditional IT environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The comparison of NIST CSF versions demonstrated how cybersecurity frameworks evolve alongside organizational and societal needs. Additionally, examining CRISPR highlighted how cybersecurity must adapt to protect entirely new categories of sensitive data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, this perspective strengthened my understanding that effective cybersecurity requires collaboration between technical experts, policymakers, and ethical decision-makers. This interdisciplinary approach is essential for addressing the complex challenges of modern cybersecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/skill-1-threat-analysis-security-evaluation\/\">\u2190 Back to Analytical Perspective<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/it-cyse-200t-2\/\">CYSE 200T Main Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/seanshreve\/reflective-perspective\/\">Continue to Reflective Perspective \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The Interdisciplinary Perspective highlights how cybersecurity extends beyond technical systems into areas such as ethics, public policy, emerging technologies, and societal impact. 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