Purpose: As the frequency of cybersecurity attacks increases, it is crucial for

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Purpose: As the frequency of cybersecurity attacks increases, it is crucial for everyone to be aware of cybersecurity threats within academic and workplace environments. In this assignment, you will research cybersecurity threats within your profession and learn how to protect yourself from them. Instructions
Research Common Cybersecurity Threats:
Investigate common cybersecurity threats specific to businesses and systems within your career field. For example, if you are a nurse or nursing student, research common cybersecurity threats to hospitals or healthcare facilities. If you can’t find any relevant threats to your field of study, explore common cybersecurity threats faced by college students.
Research and compile a list of recommended cybersecurity best practices to help protect against these cybersecurity threats.
You may use AI tools, the VGCC library’s website or any specialty search engines to research this topic. Be sure to document your sources.
In a Word Document, provide the following:
Name Did you research threats to a specific career field or threats faced by college students. If you chose a career field, list the career field.
List at least three cyberthreats and explain how it effect your career field or a college student. List at least three ways professionals in these career fields can protect themselves from the threats listed in the previous question.
Cite your sources.