W1-1/3 Cyber Respondence (6/26)


     A lot of my first day had to do with forms so there isn't much to discuss. On the second day I learned about responding to cyber incidents. I realized just how important formal procedures are for cyber security. Any business or establishment who needs active cyber security employees needs to develop a response protocol. This will help to streamline cyber response, monitor employees’ actions, and avoid analysis paralysis. The next advancement would be to formalize a way of developing and later documenting protocol for new and or unique incident types. This will help develop versatility and to expand the utility of the formalized security protocol. Then of course a council or arbiter could decide upon what to do and may change protocol in the future to fit new contexts. This protocol should also extend to any personnel who works with the cyber incident response team. The tactics, software, and hardware need to synergize together.

      My interest in cyber security is growing at an exponential rate. I really enjoy the strategy involved within it. I find the development and construction of these systems to be fascinating. Then to see its growth and evolution in action is an even more stunning concept to me. I'm really hoping to see this interaction in the face of such an incredible volume of potentially malicious actors.

     I was really surprised given the stereotypes of a professional and serious environment. This has changed my perception of what professionalism is and what it isn't. Sometimes people lose the full picture of professionalism to pride, prestige, and ego.

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