Module 1 Entry

Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology, it can be related to other factors as well. My major is psychology. Many people may not know, but psychology and cyber security are related. You can’t fully understand the overview of cybersecurity, without understanding people and the way their mind works. Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Taking a psychology course and gaining an understanding of the mind/behavior, will allow cybersecurity workers to gain an understanding on how people’s mind/behavior are affected by the internet. For example, how will seeing suicidal posts affect ones mind. In other words, how the internet affects a person’s thoughts and behavior. One major offered by ODU that is related to cybersecurity is cyber operations. Cyber operations focus on the use of computers and other technologies which are used on all levels. The second major offered by ODU that is related is computer science. The purpose of this course is to gain an understanding of principles of computers. This course will allow graduates to understand how hackers and other negative influencers on the internet complete certain tasks and grant the opportunity to come up with possible solutions. Health sciences is the third major related to cybersecurity. Health sciences include community and environmental health, medical diagnostic, dental hygiene, and a variety of other fields. One way the majors are related is because the technology used in cybersecurity can help with collecting data/records as well as helping with ways to cure sicknesses and diseases. Another way is that you can see how community health is affected by the use of technology, especially with how technology has become so essential in society. The final major related to cybersecurity is business administration. The business administration course allows students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to obtain a successful career, especially if they intend on starting a business. In the current society, technology is almost the basis of everything so it would be beneficial to include technology in a business. Cybersecurity is beneficial because it will allow you to prepare for viruses/threats against your business, as well as provide protection.