Currently, i’m majoring in Cybersecurity at Old Dominion University, and to best know my major i should know the majors that relate the closest to it, which is exactly what i’ll be talking about. The first and probably most related to cybersecurity is computer science. Computer science is fundamental to cybersecurity and most computer science majors can easily switch to cybersecurity if wished. It covers programming, algorithms, and other skills that are needed to get a cybersecurity degree. Another degree that could be closely related to cybersecurity and even computer science is computer engineering. Computer engineering is combining the likes of computer science and electrical engineering in order to provide a good understanding of software along with hardware. These two understanding are very important when creating and designing safe and secure systems while also being aware of any vulnerabilities and risks of a system. The third major ODU offers that’s close to cybersecurity is computer and information systems. Information systems majors focus on the design and overall management of information technology systems within organizations. This includes security policies, risk management, and also ways to protect and keep safe private information within an organization. The last major i’m including may not seem similar at first, but with the right explanation, it definitely is, this major is criminology. At first glance they are in two completely different fields, but when you understand how the goal of both majors is to understand and address criminal activities. The understanding of criminal behavior and principles can greatly increase the effectiveness of how people in cybersecurity combat cyber threats and can better minimize risk by knowing their enemy, just like in criminology.