CyberSecurity

gossettchasity4@gmail.com Chasity Gossett

03/04/19

Internet Communication

Position Paper 2

Prof. James Reppert

Cybersecurity

                When we think of the word and aspect of Cybersecurity we think of protection for internet connection, right? But, what makes Cybersecurity a sole dependent on protecting the internet, are Cybersecurity workers fulfilling their occupation? Protecting the internet is not as easy of a job as others make it out to be. Over the years the job as a Cybersecurity analyst and its responsibilities have increased on many levels and aspects. Each advancement in Cybersecurity included the development of smarter attacks.
            When dealing with the aspect of Cybersecurity users must understand the basic data principles when it comes to the level of security and protecting one’s page. The basic data principles include creating a strong passcode or password and backing up data on any type of  browser such as banking, shopping, and or electronic purchases should always require a password. Cybersecurity Analyst point out the importance of users constantly checking their accounts for suspicious activity. Analyst have also mentioned that It is very important to recognize yourself as a victim of hacking activity, never exclude yourself.

            In today’s world of technology, everyone can benefit from multiple Cyber defense programs if properly secured well. Cybersecurity attacks can result from hacking, identity theft, loss of personal and important content. Successful Cybersecurity and Cyber defense programs are known to have many layers of protection. Technology plays a big part in providing the resources of security tools, but it is evident that there are some inside approaches to the qualities of Cybersecurity and Cyber defense mechanisms. Computers, advance smart devices, clouds, and networks are the three main areas that must be up to date and protected at all times.
            Proactive measures keep up with advances in smart attacks, intelligent malware, and malicious chatbots by being sure that users secure their accounts as much as possible as well as being the ultimate securer for private accounts by emerging and investigating any suspicious act. Cybersecurity analyst are expected to protect innocent users from social engineering as well as other conflicting databases. Social engineering is a task that hackers use to trick users into revealing sensitive and personal information. Social engineers can access confidential data from a user’s personal account and personal information if the user makes it easy to access, but how can a user make their account less accessible other than making strong passcode’s or password’s. Social engineering has increased by links that are clicked on. Some links are designed to attract user’s attention by being sent through emails and text messages.

            It’s kind of hard to say how we Cybersecurity and Cyber analyst can beat the construction and formation of hackers and their tactics. There are other Cybersecurity threats, like Malware, Ransomware, and Phishing. I have basically mentioned all in description already, but Malware is designed to gain that unauthorized access, Ransomware is designed to access finances and money, which is a big issue in Cybersecurity issues today, Phishing on the practice of sending insufficient our fraudulent emails such as linked text messages. How can new enhancements protect users and databases from being maliciously hacked?

            Data users are expected to work with Cybersecurity analyst by securing their accounts just as much as we already know and see. Users should enhance their security in emails, threat the hacker’s intelligence by learning and acquiring inside information and skills due to Cybersecurity. It is also important for users to gain trust before letting others have access to their emails. Meaning that they should always be careful of who is included in their contacts and email address book.

            Cybersecurity tools like Sysdig help monitor and protect databases as well, allowing Cyber analyst help data users secure software. In my opinion, in today’s society I feel as if it is hard for Cybersecurity to beat hackers and fraudulent easily simply because hackers have gained inside information and they aren’t expected to be prospects when it comes to fraudulent or malicious acts related to the being of someone’s private encounter with technology.  Though Cybersecurity has entered the mainstream due to having a huge association with the government of course a series of technology defenses, how are hackers making the intrusion seem so easy? I read that organizations and companies could exploit their employees and or worker to cyber risk without the intentions. It could be a simple email with basic information or contact information that is most likely up to date. Whether its sensitive data act or poor security on the user’s end, Cyber risk is available or in reach for anyone.

            I feel as if a lot of areas in Cybersecurity need improvement simply because I feel that is it is too easy for hackers or frauds to access personal information. There are many smart techs who are criminals of Cybersecurity who have found ways to access what it is needed in different aspects on their end. Improvements by Cyber analyst can be made, such as stronger secure factors other than passwords. Cyber analyst should be more aware of the smarter attacks from hackers and look for patterns closely avoid activities that will result in Cyber hacks and personal data information.