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Anti-Virus Software is designed to keep your computer and other devices safe from viruses and other malware. Some popular free softwares that many people use are Norton, Kaspersky, Avira, and even more. If your device does get a virus, the software is supposed to isolate that file to prevent the file from infecting the rest of your device. To ensure that you are protected to the fullest extent, you must keep the anti-virus software up to date. But during that time that the anti-virus is getting updated, is it still keeping you safe? Many viruses get created every day, let alone every hour, so after your anti-virus is updated it’s already putting you at risk because those new viruses may not be in the update. All anti-virus software companies all claim to be the best frontline protectors, but this paper will see what anti-virus software will give you the best protection from viruses. 

In recent years, the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has expanded fast, transforming various industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation, and delivering benefits to both individuals and industries. However, the increased use of IoT devices has exposed IoT ecosystems to a slew of security risks and digital forensic issues. This thesis investigates the most common IoT security dangers and attacks, as well as students' understanding of them and mitigation techniques, as well as the key issues involved with IoT forensic investigations. In this thesis, a mixed-method approach is used, combining a literature review and a survey investigation. The poll measures students' understanding of IoT security threats, mitigation approaches, and perceptions of the most effective ways to improve IoT security. In addition, the survey underlines the importance of user training and awareness in minimizing IoT dangers, highlighting the most effective strategies, such as stronger regulations and increased device security by manufacturers. The literature review provides a complete overview of the most popular IoT security risks and attacks, including malware, malicious code injection, replay attacks, Man in the Middle (MITM), botnets, and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). This paper also emphasizes the definition and process of digital and IoT forensics, the significance of IoT forensics, and various data sources in IoT ecosystems. The key issues of IoT forensics and how they affect the efficiency of digital investigations in the IoT ecosystem are thoroughly investigated. Overall, the findings of this study contribute to ongoing research to improve IoT device security, emphasize the necessity of greater awareness and user training, and address the issues of IoT forensic investigations. 

This report will discuss and explore the concept of reflexive control theory (RCT) in the context of day-to-day cybersecurity operations. Specifically, this study aims to investigate and emphasize the influential role of this trend in cyberspace while simultaneously examining the manipulative tactics employed by adversaries and RCT’s effect on the public. This report will further explain the concept of RCT and aims to promote awareness to educate the public about this topic. In the realm of cybersecurity, reflexive control serves as a potent weapon, used to allow adversaries to be able to exploit vulnerabilities, influence decision-making and essentially predict their target’s actions. This research will focus on three key concepts within reflexive control theory: Behavioral Analysis, Threat Detection and Perception Management. Furthermore, this report examines the ethical dimensions and potential risks associated with the reflexive control theory technique. These findings are intended to raise awareness and propose strategies to enhance resilience against these manipulative tactics. By meticulously synthesizing existing literature, research studies, and user surveys, this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the reflexive control theory in cyber operations. 

This report will discuss implementing artificial intelligence in healthcare. Artificial Intelligence would be beneficial to healthcare because of the endless opportunities it provides. AI can be used to help detect and cure diseases, help patients with a path to treatment and even assist doctors with surgeries. Within this paper I will talk to you about the benefits of AI in healthcare and how it can be implemented using cyber security. In addition, I will conduct interviews with doctors and nurses to hear their perspective on AI in hospitals and how it is needed as well. As well as create a survey for nursing students at my university to see what their viewpoints are on adding AI unto the field of medicine. The best method to incorporate both user input and research into this paper is to use user input to back up the research. User input will be great addition because it gives the readers a real-world opinion on if this topic is valid. 

This report will discuss the importance of network security. Network Security is important because it prevents hackers from gaining access to data and personal information. The issue in society is that users get their data stolen every day and are scared that their information is blasted out to the world. Within this paper I will talk to you about the importance of network security and how it can change your day-to-day life using cyber security. In addition, I will create a survey for computer science majors to see if network security is important. Also, I will send a survey to a DISA employee to get his perspective on this topic and his comments as well. The best method to incorporate both user input and research into this paper is to use user input to back up the research. User input will be a great addition because it gives the readers a real-world opinion on if this topic is valid. 

This report will discuss and analyze the risks and different challenges which are accompanied when completing remote work and learning. Specifically, this paper will focus on this trends’ effect, during the 2019 Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). The different applications that will be included in this research are Slack, Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, Google Meets, Trello, Webex, and Troop Messenger. In recent months, there has been a complete increase in the amount of people worldwide that use these platforms. However, the majority of users do not fully understand security and privacy when using these different platforms. Due to this lack of knowledge, this comes with an increase in attacks. This study will further discuss the different pros and cons of each of the different platforms (mentioned above); the applications that have been breached, how often they were breached, different flaws, vulnerabilities of each system and more. This study coherently uses and assesses its credibility with the assistance of research, a user survey, and past research studies on this topic. 

This report will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on cybersecurity. This report also discusses cyber threats in the home office, the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector in attackers’ sight, and the rise of COVID-themed phishing attacks targeted towards remote workers and internet users. Tips on mitigating cyber risk will also be touched upon. This study utilizes surveys conducted to identify the effects this ongoing pandemic has had on businesses and people. 

This report will analyze issues related to web browser security and privacy. The web browser applications that will be looked at are Google Chrome, Bing, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Opera. In recent months web browsers have increased the number of daily users. With the increase in daily users who may not be as well versed in data security and privacy, comes an increase in attacks. This study will discuss the pros and cons of each web browser, how many have been hacked, how often they have been hacked, why they have been hacked, security flaws, and more. The study utilizes research and a user survey to make a proper analysis and provide recommendations on the topic. 

This paper will discuss the importance of video game anti-cheat and anti- “modding” software, which prevents users from modifying the games they play to give unfair advantages in multiplayer games. It will discuss the success of games that do and do not have an effective set of software necessary to prevent these intrusions and how that overall affects the success of the game and by extension the company. It will also look at the counter argument that a game can survive without it or fail with it. It will also discuss how it affects the game from both a player and business perspective. 

This research serves as a broad examination of the different threats and attacks against the IoT architecture. This research analyzes the different layers of the IoT architecture and the cyber attacks that threaten them each. Intrusion detection systems provide a means of protection against various attacks. Hence substantiating the proposal of a host-based signature type intrusion detection system utilizing the semi-Markov process for IoT devices in a smart home environment. The semi-Markov chain could potentially prove as an effective means to acutely identify behavioral anomalies associated with nodes within an IoT environment.