Determinism, in simple terms, is the idea that a series of prior situations predetermine all events. There is some truth to this, as certain factors can influence behaviors, such as the thrill some people may feel from hacking or engaging… Continue Reading →

After researching careers for social science graduates, I found three jobs that interest me the most: Media Analyst, Behavioral Economist, and Human-Computer Interaction Specialist. A Media Analyst studies media trends and their impacts on public opinion. This field intrigues me… Continue Reading →

Alexander TrevinoProfessor UmphletCYSE 201SAugust 1, 2024Using Social Sciences as a Security AnalystAs a passionate college student embarking on a cybersecurity career, I’m discovering justhow vital it is to combine technical skills with social sciences. The role of a security analyst… Continue Reading →

Alexander TrevinoProfessor UmphletCYSE201SDue: July 28, 2024MODULE 12 JOURNALIn the article “Eleven Things Internet Users Do That May Be Illegal,” Andriy Slynchuk talksabout common online activities that could get you into legal trouble, even if you don’t realize it.These include things… Continue Reading →

Alexander TrevinoProfessor UmphletCYSE201SDue: July 21, 2024MODULE 11 JOURNAL ENTRY 2The article on bug bounty policies examines how companies use ethical hackers to findweaknesses in their cyber systems. By paying hackers to find problems before bad actors exploitthem, companies can save… Continue Reading →

Alexander TrevinoProfessor UmphletCYSE201SDue: July 21, 2024MODULE 11 JOURNALThe letter Glasswasherparts.com provides a clear example of how economic and socialscience theories can be applied in responding to cybersecurity incidents. In economic terms,cost-benefit analysis is evident in the company’s approach to managing… Continue Reading →

Alexander TrevinoProfessor UmphletCYSE201: CybSec and Soc ScienceDue July 21, 2024The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Organizational Cyber SecurityAs digital technology grows, companies see both its advantages and the risks that come with it.With more tech comes a higher chance of… Continue Reading →

Alexander TrevinoProfessor UmphletCYSE201SDue: July 14, 2024Module 10 Journal Entry 2The article emphasizes the need for a new approach to cybersecurity that focuses on protectingsocietal behaviors manipulated via cyber means. Unlike traditional cybersecurity, which protectsinformation systems, social cybersecurity aims to safeguard… Continue Reading →

Alexander TrevinoProfessor UmphletCYSE201SDue: July 14, 2024Module 10 Journal Entry 1The video about the cybersecurity analyst job highlights several important social themes. Trustand responsibility are key, as analysts protect sensitive information and keep digital systemssecure. This helps maintain public confidence in… Continue Reading →

Alexander TrevinoProfessor UmphletCYSE201SDue: July 7, 2024MODULE 9 JOURNALOn the Social Media Disorder scale, I scored 1 “yes” and the rest “no.” I have had issueswith limiting my time on social media, particularly on my phone. I understand the questions onthe… Continue Reading →

Alexander TrevinoProfessor UmphletCYSE201SDue: July 7, 2024MODULE 8 JOURNALHacking has been part of computing since its inception, but movies and TV shows havesignificantly shaped public perception of it. Early films like “WarGames” (1983) and “Hackers”(1995) dramatized hacking with unrealistic scenarios. “WarGames”… Continue Reading →

Module 6 Journal EntryAlexander Trevino6/23/2024It’s interesting to see real hackers explain the biggest misconceptions about hacking thatwe see in movies. I’ve watched movies like “Swordfish” and always thought hacking was reallycool and flashy. In “Swordfish,” the main character hacks into… Continue Reading →

Annotated BibliographyAlexander Trevino6/23/2024Firat, I., & Khraisat, A. (2021). Cyber risk and cybersecurity: A systematic review of dataavailability. The Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance – Issues and Practice. Retrieved fromhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1057/s41288-021-00229-4Annotation: This article reviews cybersecurity datasets and their importance inpreventing cyberattacks…. Continue Reading →

Module 5 Journal EntryAlexander Trevino6/14/2024Many cybercriminals have multiple reasons which makes it my number one. The mix ofmotivations, including financial gain, political beliefs, and the desire for recognition. Thiscombination reflects the complex nature of human behavior and motivations, making it… Continue Reading →

Alexander TrevinoDue: 5/19/2024CYSE 201S Summer 2024Journal Entry 1Below is the list of the NICE Workforce Categories ranked in the most interesting order to me.