Why am I Interested in Cyber Security?

Cyber Security fascinates me to a degree because it seems to be a prevalent issue running rampant across the world through the use of technology. As artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence, and general construction of current day technology advances, it poses a risk to its users if they are proponents in the development of technology and the actual matter of using modern day technology. Due to the threats that are currently underway and posing as potential negative impacts to users it is important for all technology users to keep cyber security at the forefront of their minds when using technology of personal purposes, business personnel, etc.. in order to protect oneself from hackers gaining access to sensitive information online that could be detrimental to one’s reputation and success if taken into the wrong hands. By learning the various ways to protect oneself from malicious software, ransomware, click bate, hacking, online scams, etc, it is critical to utilize the resources provided in cyber security to protect oneself from dangerous and harmful malware/viruses and one’s own personal information.

If it only takes one harmless click on a link, website, text message, or email, to lead one to the detrimental effects of experiencing a cyber attack, wouldn’t we all want to take precautions to prevent this from occurring? Within the blink of an eye it can take only seconds for sacred personal information to become leaked/accessed if one is not careful about what they are browsing and clicking on when using the internet. According to the Course 10: Cyber Threats article in module 1 from the cyber security course at Old Dominion University, it explains that, “protecting your IT infrastructure and data involves the development and implementation of appropriate and effective safe-guards to ensure delivery of critical infrastructure services.” By learning the targeted methods of a cyber attack and how hackers use these methods to gain access to one’s personal/sensitive information online is critical in developing safeguards and parameters to prevent an attack from occurring initially. I want to prepare myself by developing a basis of knowledge around cyber security and what I can do to protect myself and my children’s information online so it doesn’t;t get into the wrong hands and accessed easily. By being prepared and knowing the warning signs, I can protect our information online and safe guard it by utilizing the methods provided to me when learning about Cyber Security.