Journal #1

The most appealing areas that I would possibly work in would be investigating, protecting and defending, and overseeing and governing.Actually, finding cyber threats and preventing any attacks from happening has always been an interest of mine, so that would actually be my top option.This also ties into protecting and defending, which is why I would not mind working in that field as well. On the other hand, operating and maintaining would be a field that I would be least interested in. Personally, I would get bored with just providing support by troubleshooting and making sure maintenance is up to par.

Journal #2

There are many reasons why cybersecurity relates to the principles of science. The principles of science can help us understand the fundamentals and exposure of technology. To be more specific, we could apply the scientific method to analyze threats, develop secure systems, and create effective defense strategies. Also, both science and cybersecurity call for experimentation. They gather evidence,conduct experiments, and draw conclusions. Cybersecurity professionals tend to use simulations and experiments to identify weaknesses and test response plans for hackers. This follows the scientific approach to determining whether or not a hypothesis is valid. Cybersecurity is like using science to understand and protect our technology by testing, learning, and improving against potential threats.

Journal #3

Journal #4

Maslow’s theory sorts human’s needs into five levels, with the bottom level being physiological needs. I feel as though this level would be basic access to technology, including smartphones or computers for daily life. The next level of need would be safety needs, and this is where cybersecurity comes in because, as technology evolves, the need for safety becomes crucial. Belongingness and love need to follow right after, which is more of a social media platform that can form connections and relationships.Next would be esteem needs; technology could help people showcase achievements and seek validation to make them feel better about themselves. Lastly, there are self-actualization needs, which is where technology opens people up to multiple opportunities for self-improvement and personal development.

Journal #5

The number one motive would be “for money.” The foremost reason for many cybercrimes committed would be for monetary gains; this could include financial fraud or any phishing tactics. Secondly, it would be political. Many individuals partake in hacktivism, which is when “a person gains unauthorized access to files or networks to further political ends.”In these schemes, the target tends to be organizations with opposing beliefs. The third choice would be revenge. Many people seek revenge, such as cyberbullying, as a way to harm others. Even though this is not a financial loss, it could have a very emotional impact.Following revenge would be recognition. Many criminals carry out high-profile attacks to be recognized by others in the community. This motive would not be considered important because it is simply done for status.Next would be entertainment; many criminals engage in hacking just for the thrill and challenge of it, which does not make a lot of sense.Another motive that doesn’t make sense is “multiple reasons.” Some individuals could be motivated by financial gain or personal reasons, which makes it hard to point out a single motive.Lastly would be boredom; this makes the least sense to me; there is no reason behind the act, and it is not as important as the others.

Journal #7

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The caption I chose for this would be “When you finally remember to enable two-factor authentication.” This meme shows how people play a big part in making cybersecurity better. When someone uses two-factor authentication, they’re doing something to make their accounts more secure. It shows that they understand how important it is to stay safe online. 

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For this image, I used the caption “When you try to explain the importance of strong passwords to your friends.”This meme shows someone explaining to a person using strong passwords. It’s about how we can help each other stay safe online by sharing information. When we explain why strong passwords are important, we’re helping our friends understand how to protect themselves better.

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This image would be “When you realize your social media posts could be a goldmine for hackers.”This meme shows how what you post on social media can be useful for hackers. It’s about being careful with what you share online to protect your privacy

Journal #8

The media plays a huge role in the understanding of cybersecurity. It has the ability to educate and inform about the issue, and after watching this video, I have realized the various ways the media influences our views on cybersecurity.  One of the most influential ways is through their portrayal of cyber threats. Movies and television shows often make it seem as though cyber threats are happening all the time and that we are in trouble. They also use words such as “viruses” or hackers,” but they don’t really emphasize more about the issue. This causes people to be worried about something that they might not experience.