Category Archives: CYSE201S

Journal 15

When it came to watching the video on digital forensics investigators have a challenging job that requires them to solve puzzles that fit snugly with social sciences. While their primary responsibility is to investigate digital clues to catch cyber criminals, their discoveries have far-reaching consequences in our social world. To get to the root of cyber crimes, these investigators must deeply understand what motivates people – their behaviors, thoughts, and the overall role of society. It’s crucial to realize that cyber crimes don’t just affect technology; they devastate people’s lives, communities, and occasionally even entire countries. Therefore, digital forensics investigators must be part hackers, psychologists, and sociologists. By the video and how it dives into what drives people and understanding the broader social landscape, they can solve cases and help us all make sense of the complex world of cybercrime. Thus, it’s not just a matter of finding digital clues; it’s also about comprehending how our digital and social worlds intersect and ensuring that we’re all safer online. The video not only proven my believe as he goes over details of the job and what there job is to do.

Career Paper

Victoria Sanderson

4/4/2024

Career Paper

There are many jobs in the cyber security field that work with social sciences, but cybersecurity incident responders play a major role in safeguarding digital assets and mitigating the impact of cyber threats on organizations. But what do incident responders have to do with social science? These responders have technical skills crucial for incorporating principles and research that cooperate with social science. This paper will examine the critical concepts learned in class and how they apply to addressing cyber threats. By exploring the integration of technical skills with principles from social science research, we can better understand how incident responders safeguard digital assets and mitigate the impact of cyber threats. Let us not underestimate the importance of this work and the vital role of incident responders in protecting digital assets.

Social science research provides insights into factors influencing cybercrime trends and vulnerabilities. For instance, studies have shown that marginalized communities often face large amounts of exposure to cyber threats due to factors such as limited access to resources, education, and support systems. As such, incident responders must prioritize efforts to protect these vulnerable groups to address systemic cyber risks. Understanding human behavior processes goes with these factors, which is critical in anticipating and mitigating cyber threats. Social engineering attacks exploit human psychology to manipulate people into divulging sensitive information or performing harmful actions are a prime example. By drawing from social science research on behavioral patterns, responders can develop more effective strategies for identifying and thwarting social engineering tactics.

Lastly, to add incident responders, rely on social science principles such as communication and collaboration to effectively coordinate responses to cyber incidents. They must involve incident responders and utilize these principles. Coordination includes all types of businesses and corporations, such as stakeholders, technical experts, legal advisors, and public relations professionals. Communication channels and collaborative teamwork are critical, especially in complex and high-pressure situations, especially when working with higher-tier corps. By applying principles from social science research on effective communication and teamwork dynamics, responders can improve their crisis management abilities and reduce the impact of cyber incidents on organizations and society.

To conclude, cybersecurity incident responders are crucial in protecting digital assets and minimizing the impact of cyber threats on organizations. Despite their technical focus, incident responders have main principles and research around social sciences. This paper reviewed many technical skills and insights from social science research incident responders can develop comprehensive strategies to address cyber threats. Social science research provides valuable insights into the factors that influence cybercrime trends and vulnerabilities, including the disproportionate exposure of marginalized communities to cyber threats. These are why Incident responders are an excellent example when dealing with social science.

Citations

Alexander, L., Athanassoulis, N., Bbc, Bezuidenhout, M., Chantler, A. N., ComputingCases, Debrosse, J., Gowdy, L. N., Gragg, D., Granger, S., Hadnagy, C., & Harman, G. (2015, September 9). Necessity for Ethics in Social Engineering Research. Computers & Security. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167404815001224

Ebert , N. a. (2023, August 19). Learning from safety science: A way forward for studying cybersecurity incidents in organizations. Computers & Security. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167404823003450

Moore, T., & Pym, D. (2015, January 20). Editorial. OUP Academic. https://academic.oup.com/cybersecurity/article/2/2/119/2909320

Article Review 2

Victoria Sanderson
3/21/2024

Article review #2.

Chosen Article:  Understanding the Relationship between Digital Literacy, Privacy Concerns, and Cybersecurity Behavior

  • Intro

The chosen article, titled “Impact of Digital Literacy and Online Privacy Concerns on Cybersecurity Behavior,” has been published in the International Journal of Cyber Criminology. While reading over, the relationship between digital literacy, concerns regarding online privacy, and the resultant behaviors in the world of cybersecurity are thoroughly examined (Elrayah & Jamil, 2023). So, in this article review, I wish to delve into the facts of the study and explain its core components, and to start with I will go into the research studies conducted.

  • Research questions and studies.

This study thoroughly examines how various aspects of digital literacy impact people’s cybersecurity behavior. It uses surveys to gather data from individuals in different cities in Saudi Arabia and analyzes the relationships between different variables using regression and moderation analysis. To add on, the study explores how human behavior in the digital world relates to broader social science principles, focusing on factors like digital literacy, citizenship, content curation, networking, and privacy concerns (Elrayah & Jamil, 2023). Overall, it offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between technology and society in shaping cybersecurity practices.

  • Key points

In this research article, many findings highlighted several noteworthy points. Firstly, there’s a positive correlation between copyright awareness and cybersecurity behavior, despite copyright knowledge potentially hindering proactive cybersecurity practices. Secondly, responsible digital citizenship, content curation, networking, and online privacy concerns positively influence cybersecurity behavior. Lastly, cybersecurity awareness moderates the relationship between digital literacy variables and cybersecurity behavior (Elrayah & Jamil, 2023).

  • Contributions

To add it mentioned in the requirements if there are any Marginalized groups, while the article does not explicitly address these groups, its implications are pertinent to them. Access to digital literacy resources and online privacy concerns may vary based on geographical and demographic factors. Connecting the digital divide and addressing privacy issues can contribute to empowering marginalized communities in the digital sphere. This article may not have a direct connection to groups, but they do contribute quite a bit to society. The study contributes significantly to society by bringing up the complex dynamics between digital literacy, privacy concerns, and cybersecurity behavior. It underscores the importance of cybersecurity awareness and responsible digital citizenship in promoting safer online practices. Its findings also inform policymakers and organizations in tailoring cybersecurity education programs and developing privacy-centric technologies.

  • Conclusion

To conclude this experience, it’s to be said that the study advances our understanding of the relationship between digital literacy, privacy concerns, and cybersecurity behavior. By addressing these factors, it creates a way for a more secure and inclusive digital future.

Journal 14

In my opinion out of the eleven choices given it contained five severe violations that breach legal boundaries and potentially endanger individuals, compromising their privacy and security. Firstly, sharing personal data, such as passwords, addresses, or photos of others without consent, constitutes a severe breach of privacy. Secondly, using unofficial streaming services to access copyrighted material without authorization undermines content creators’ rights and exposes users to legal liabilities. Thirdly, recording calls without consent violates individuals’ privacy rights and may have legal ramifications. Fourthly, engaging in identity fraud or falsifying personal information online violates terms of service and poses significant risks. Finally, collecting information about minors without proper consent violates laws such as the Children’s Online Protection Act, raising severe ethical and legal concerns regarding the protection of minors’ online privacy and safety. These offenses are considered severe because of their potential to cause harm, infringe upon individuals’ rights, and contravene established legal frameworks that protect online users and their data.

Journal 13

In this journal article, it will delve deeper into the article given and show the role played by VDPs and Bug Bounty Programs in improving cybersecurity. Despite some controversy at their introduction, both initiatives have seen a significant uptake in recent years due to their success in uncovering previously unknown cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The empirical contribution consists of analyzing the determinants of the effectiveness of Bug Bounty Programs, using inquiry-driven econometric methods such as robust regression models and instrumental variable strategies to establish causality and address endogeneity concerns that could cloud the results of ordinary regression. They re-examine the controversial conclusion of the ‘price insensitivity’ of hackers, source-code type hypotheses explaining the differences in vulnerability reporting across industries, and the effectiveness of BBP as tools in cybersecurity risk management. They discuss the sources of bias in the results, highlighting some policy implications for practitioners and researchers to help them strengthen organizational cybersecurity defenses.

Journal 12

Market Failure theory is a framework that examines situations where markets cannot allocate resources efficiently. Data breaches can be seen as a form of market failure. The failure to adequately secure customer data can lead to negative externalities such as potential identity theft or fraud. This means that customers may incur costs due to the breach not accounted for in the market transactions.

Cost-benefit analysis is a theory that customers apply when purchasing online platforms. A data breach introduces new costs that customers did not initially consider. This theory highlights how customers may reassess the website’s benefits against the possible risks following the breach.

Social Exchange Theory examines the social relationships between individuals involved in transactions and their associated costs and benefits. Customers engaged in transactions with the website expect benefits like purchasing goods while minimizing risks. However, the breach disrupts this exchange by exposing customers to the risk of identity theft or fraud, leading to a breakdown in trust between the customers and the website.

Conflict Theory emphasizes power imbalances and conflicts of interest in social interactions. In the breach incident, a clear power imbalance exists between the website’s platform provider, who controls customer data, and the customers themselves. The breach highlights the conflict between the provider’s negligence in safeguarding customer data and the customers’ expectation of privacy and security. This breach exacerbates tensions between individuals and institutions regarding confidentiality and data security, reflecting broader societal conflicts over control and ownership of personal information.

All of these relate to the letter due to them all surrounding conflicts that have to do with losing something such as money.

Journal 10

When it comes to social cybersecurity, is a critical aspect of modern warfare, as it focuses on understanding how human behavior intersects with technology. It involves manipulating human behavior through technology to achieve strategic goals, this manipulation then affects the protection of information systems. An example of this is the Russian propaganda machine as it serves as a notable example of leveraging information warfare tactics to weaken nations.

Another thing is about bots which are powered by artificial intelligence. Bots play a significant role in these operations by spreading misinformation and amplifying social divisions. To combat these threats, military leaders must adopt quick policies that enable ethical maneuvering within the information domain while safeguarding individual privacy. To conclude, social cybersecurity is about understanding and defending against the manipulation of human behavior and societal structures in this digital age.

Journal 11

With this journal it goes into a video that reviews information into what a
cyber security analyst is. Analysts branch off into many different things
because they are the first responders to any cyber related incident. When it
comes to social attacks on the network, they will be the first to deal with it.
Some of the social attacks mentioned are ones I have brought up earlier and it’s
called Phishing. Phishing is a main attack that needs to be responded to
quickly and it occurs in mostly emails.

Another thing about analyst jobs is you need to be updated with all the
newest cyber security trends and updates. That means you need to surf social
media and keep up with the news in case any attacks are about to be listed.
That adds on to the social aspect of cyber security analysts.

Journal 9

I read Tobi-Goldfus-Social-Media-Disorder-Scale and watched the video
correlated with it. Now going through it I scored 2 out of 9, only because I
look at social media when I’m upset or bored and to help clear the mind. I know
there are times where there is work and play, and taking pictures of obviously
data sensitive things is bad. There are places in companies that allow you to
take phone calls or breaks such as break rooms, bathrooms, outside areas, and
private meeting rooms. Wait till you’re able to enter these places before you start
giving out data that may or may not be sensitive.

The scale is also very aggravating to read as to why, it’s because who would
you be so deep into social media that they can’t go without it for as hour. I
guess depending on your circumstances and your past it’s understandable why
they would cling to social media as a way to get attention, but as mentioned
there is a time and place for that. Because when you post of social media you don’t
know who is looking at your stuff, and like that video indicated, it can be a
hacker trying to break in.

Journal 8

When it comes to social media and it’s impact on us as humans when it comes to cyber security its actually quite prominente. Media is everywhere no matter if you are trying to avoid it or not, its all around us while were driving, in stores, or even going into nature.

The main form of media that was talked about in the video we were presented to watch, focused on movies with scenes that focused on hackers or cyber security related things. More people watch movies and shows over actually looking up how to help when you are attacked by a virus or hacker. This of course makes people believe that what happens in movies is what truly goes down in real life. Most stuff that they do in movies makes it seem easier then it actually is, such as pulling out gadgets that instantly figure out your password.

There are times when in movies, but mostly TV shows they are very realistic about there approach. TV shows have more time to dwell in making realistic measures cause there series will always be longer then a hour to 2 hour movie. In the video she points out a few realistic things and I noticed it was with TV shows more then a movie. But to finalize, media is a main source of our information because its everywhere.