Pursuing an MA has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my life. It blended academic depth with hands-on technical growth, and pushed me to think in ways I hadn’t before.
Coming back into study from a technical background reshaped how I see the field. Conversations about cybersecurity ethics and cyber law often stayed with me long after class ended, expanding how I think about risk, responsibility, and the people behind the systems we build and break.
I wrapped up my degree with a cornerstone research project titled “Framing the Threat: Portrayals of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics in Film and Media.” It examined how film and media from 1995 to 2025 portray cyber threats, how those portrayals shape public perception, and what that means for how society responds to real incidents. It became a genuine passion project that let me bring together my love for film and my love for cybersecurity, and take a closer look at how each influences the other.