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Amrit Magesh
Overview of Research
Each year, huge financial losses emerge and massive companies close down due to
cybercrime which has stagnated the economy and left personal information vulnerable to many
developing countries. Specifically, the data will be adjusted to identifying initiatives and results
of cybersecurity in West African countries. Furthermore, the investigation will study if countries
from this select region are willing to accept aid from other developed countries such as the
United States. These areas of investigation will indicate how much the region values funding and
maintaining cybersecurity.
and data to shield unauthorized access. Cybersecurity has been historically misinterpreted in
many nations across the world; however, it has become more of an apparent need in the last two
decades due to the increase in technological output and usage. It is difficult to measure whether
or not developing countries are willing to contribute to this field, but recent complications
indicate so.
In recent years, many nations have found it to be unnecessary to publicly fund efforts to
diminish cyber attacks because they believe there are many other viable threats to their
respective infrastructures. For example, West African countries believe that addressing the
current HIV/AIDS epidemic may be more of a valid issue than funding cybersecurity.
Furthermore, the people of West African countries know next to nothing about cybersecurity.
They already face mass government corruption and voting scandals that make it difficult to
achieve any legislation they are passionate about in the first place. Fortunately, countries are
investing time in producing programs that can limit cybercrime; however, these initiatives lack
the power to effectively pursue and manage cybercriminals. Western Africa is not the only region
that experiences this problem: developing nations in Latin American constantly find a lack of
Cybersecurity is an important issue because cybercrime results in huge economic loss for
a country. For the past couple of years, online data breaches have amounted to $600 billion
dollars in financial loss. That number seems to be only getting higher. Also, cybercrime is
appealing to many, especially unemployed young people, because of its high profit and relatively
easy access to harnessing data, hacking, spreading malware or spamming in developing nations.
Economic loss is not the only reason for cybersecurity’s importance. Personal data loss and
privacy can be breached as well. Some stakeholders in my research could be people willing to
find a job in the computer science field and people whose data can be breached. Cybersecurity
today finds a lot of unemployment which would be resolved if more countries spread awareness
about the field. Also, it would be a benefit for people already in the field. Last but not least, the
government itself could benefit from less economic wastage and efficiently run more
grants-in-aid.
Research Methodology
● Research Question: Do the costs outweigh the benefits for cybersecurity in developing
countries?
conducted with qualitative data from data/document analysis of research articles and case
studies. To gather this data, I will observe recent attacks and analyze how a specific
country responds to cyber attacks. I will interview cybersecurity specialists and find their
opinion on the controversy in developing nations and what solutions they would favor.
Ultimately, I can predict the frequency of cybercrime in the West African region.
● Operational Definitions
○ Data Breaches - Tactics used to infiltrate others’ personal or financial data. This
of them.
Product Overview
The outcome of the year of study is for the research to be presented in the Howard County
annual student learning conference this April at John Hopkins. The presentation will be
designated for incoming freshmen students interested to join the Independent Research or Intern
Mentor classes at their respective schools. The outlet vehicle, Google Slides, will be set up in
one of the classrooms at the center and the presentation can be delivered with or without the use
of props or pamphlets. The presenter will communicate his or her year of researching one topic
with the aid of visuals to enhance their speech. The audience will be able to assess the time,
effort, and interest of the individual delivering the presentation in order to understand the
Logical Considerations
One logical consideration when presenting the information about my project is equipment and
transportation to Johns Hopkins. I may construct a poster board, tri-fold board or need equipment
to help set up the online presentation. These limited special considerations can be resolved with
the help of the school providing transportation to John Hopkins and the center providing
presenting materials.