Cybersecurity is often perceived as a purely technical field, but the human element remains its most vulnerable point. Among the many career paths in cybersecurity, the Cybersecurity Awareness Training Specialist plays a unique role in connecting technical defenses with social science principles. These professionals design and deliver training programs that help employees, communities, and organizations…
Article Review #2: Online Fraud Victimization and Social Factors
Introduction / BLUFThis article, “Online Fraud Victimization: A Social Science Perspective” from the International Journal of Cybercriminology, examines how social and demographic factors influence susceptibility to online fraud. BLUF: The study reveals that social trust, age, and digital literacy significantly influence vulnerability to online scams, underscoring the need for targeted prevention strategies. Relation to Social…
Article Review #1: Cyberbullying on Social Media – Definitions, Prevalence, and Impact
Zack SticklerSeptember 29, 2025Source: https://academic.oup.com/cybersecurity/article/6/1/tyaa007/5860623 Relation to Social Science PrinciplesThis article explores cyberbullying through a social science lens, focusing on behavioral patterns,societal norms, and psychological impacts. It draws from sociology and psychology tounderstand how online environments shape interpersonal aggression and victimization. Thestudy emphasizes the role of digital platforms in amplifying social dynamics, making it a…
Ranking Individual Motives for Cybercrime
After reviewing the linked articles in slide #3 of the CYSE201S presentation, I ranked the eight motives behind cybercrime based on how logically compelling and understandable they are from a systems and behavioral perspective: Money Financial gain is the clearest and most rational motive. It aligns with economic incentives and risk-reward logic. Most cybercrimes—from ransomware…