After watching the video, write a journal entry about how you think the media influences our understanding about cybersecurity.

Media gears the understanding of cybersecurity through agenda setting as it often dictates what cybersecurity issues are highlighted and discuses in the public sphere. The medias choice of topics and stories does that. There is framing which media outlets frame cybersecurity incidents or trends in particular ways which can affect how the public interprets these events. Education and awareness is another as media coverage can educate the public about cybersecurity threats and the best practices. Fear and sensationalism is another as some media coverage of cybersecurity can be sensationalized focusing more on the dramatic aspects of cyber threats rather than providing balanced and accurate information. There is the policy impact as media reporting can influence policymakers persecutions of cybersecurity challenges with legislative agendas and funding priorities related to cybersecurity.