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What is Cybersecurity? Description: Answer each question below with at least (2-3) sentences each and submit it as a Microsoft Word document, PDF, or a Google Docs link (make the link publicly available). Please make sure to include your references; you can use MLA, APA, Harvard, or whichever referencing style you prefer. If you do not know how to reference, look at this short video: 1. In your own words, what do you think when you hear the words Cybersecurity? 2. What is something in particular that surprised you from reading the book? 3. Why do you think cyber-attacks have been happening more frequently? 4. Why are hackers targeting specific sectors? What types of information are they trying to get? 5. Think about it for a bit. Do you think the Data you share on social media posts can be dangerous? 6. In the age of AI (Artificial Intelligence) do you think its much easier to trick people and steal sensitive information? 7. Have you ever heard of the term social engineering? What does it make you think of? Short video example of social engineering: 8. We’re all guilty of reusing the same password including myself. Why can that be dangerous? What are your strategy for creating secure password? 9. Evaluate your own data breaches you’ve have been part of via & Type in your email address and it will show you what types of data has been comprised. Are you surprised by anything? Do you plan on changing your passwords? What types of data was compromised? 10. What is something you learned from the reading or surprised by? Reading: Cybersecurity For Dummies (check the magical link) – (Book 1 – Chapters 01, 02, 03) by Joseph Steinberg This week we will cover I.T Fundamentals. Please review week 02 readings. Additional info: DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. Put things in your own words. Due Date: Sunday – Feb 8th @ 11:59 (Midnight) Submitting Assignment: Please submit it on Brightspace under the assignments section. Resources / Materials: You can use videos, articles, textbooks, and anything applicable to your learning.