Jennifer Ferreras-Perez

Jennifer Ferreras-Perez is a Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity student at Marymount University. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Pharmacology and two Master's degrees in Cybersecurity and IT. Her research focuses on the human factors of cybersecurity, particularly on how human cognitive limitations can impact cyber hygiene. Apart from her dissertation research, Jennifer has conducted studies on the benefits of implementing password managers in small and medium-sized enterprises, the impact of diversity in cybersecurity, and AI security risks in healthcare. Jennifer's academic journey began with her undergraduate studies in Forensic Pharmacology, which sparked her interest in the intersection of science and technology. She later pursued a career in cybersecurity and earned two master's degrees in the field. Her current research on human factors in cybersecurity is motivated by a desire to understand how individuals can be better equipped to protect themselves and their organizations from cyber threats. Jennifer's work has the potential to contribute significantly to the field of cybersecurity and promote safer digital practices for all.

Publications

Cybersecurity and Cyberbiosecurity Insider Threat Risk Management
Cybersecurity and Cyberbiosecurity Insider Threat Risk Management
Darrell Norman Burrell, Calvin Nobles, Austin Cusak, Laura Ann Jones, Jorja B. Wright, Horace C. Mingo, Jennifer Ferreras-Perez, Katrina Khanta, Philip Shen, Kevin Richardson. © 2023. 16 pages.
This study examines the nature of professionals being insider threats to their own organization, as well as the general increase in harder-to-detect threats coming from an...
Cybersecurity Workforce Development Through Innovative High School Programs
Cybersecurity Workforce Development Through Innovative High School Programs
Aikyna Finch, Darrell Norman Burrell, Calvin Nobles, Kevin Richardson, Horace C. Mingo, Jennifer Ferreras-Perez, Philip Shen, Laura Ann Jones, Katrina Khanta. © 2023. 18 pages.
In 2022, there were more than 4,100 data breaches that were brought to public attention, which resulted in nearly 22 billion people's information being compromised. When...
Exploring Healthcare Cybersecurity Systems in the Age of COVID-19
Exploring Healthcare Cybersecurity Systems in the Age of COVID-19
Kevin Richardson, Darrell Norman Burrell, Horace C. Mingo, Jennifer Ferreras-Perez, Philip Shen, S. Raschid Muller, Dustin Bessette, Katrina Khanta. © 2023. 17 pages.
Unauthorized access to protected information in the healthcare industry is what constitutes a cyber breach. The repercussions of a data breach in cyberspace might be quite...
Real Estate Cybersecurity, Adaptive Management Strategy, and Risk Management in the Age of COVID-19
Real Estate Cybersecurity, Adaptive Management Strategy, and Risk Management in the Age of COVID-19
Laura Ann Jones, Darrell Norman Burrell, Calvin Nobles, Kevin Richardson, Angela Hines, Roxanne Kemp, Horace C. Mingo, Jennifer Ferreras-Perez, Katrina Khanta. © 2023. 20 pages.
As a result of COVID-19, the leaders' needs to be adaptable and innovative with their approaches has never been more significant. These adaptive management and risk strategy...
Retaining Generation Z Cybersecurity Talent in Government and Beyond
Retaining Generation Z Cybersecurity Talent in Government and Beyond
Jennifer Ferreras-Perez, Darrell Norman Burrell, Calvin Nobles, Amalisha Sabie Aridi, Kevin Richardson, Katrina Khanta. © 2023. 18 pages.
As the world becomes more interconnected, business competition becomes increasingly fierce, making it critical for companies to stay ahead of the curve in the current era of...
Women in Information Technology and Cybersecurity in Healthcare
Women in Information Technology and Cybersecurity in Healthcare
Kevin Richardson, Darrell Norman Burrell, Calvin Nobles, Jorja Brittany Wright, Jennifer Ferreras-Perez, Amalisha Sabie Aridi. © 2023. 16 pages.
For a variety of reasons, cybercriminals view healthcare organizations as desirable targets to attack. With significant shortages of employees and managers in cybersecurity and...
Identifying Reputable and Non-Reputable Journal Articles Using Machine Learning
Identifying Reputable and Non-Reputable Journal Articles Using Machine Learning
Jennifer Ferreras-Perez, Philip Shen, Jesus Alberto Galvan. © 2023. 14 pages.
The presence of non-reputable journals and low-quality research publications has imposed the development of a machine learning-based system to facilitate the swift and accurate...
Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Challenges in the Automotive Industry Utilizing Agent-Based Modeling (ABM)
Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Challenges in the Automotive Industry Utilizing Agent-Based Modeling (ABM)
Eugene Lewis, Darrell Norman Burrell, Calvin Nobles, Jennifer Ferreras-Perez, Kevin Richardson, Angel J. Jones, Laura Ann Jones. © 2023. 26 pages.
Agent-based modeling (ABM) serves as a powerful and innovative tool to evaluate and address cybersecurity risks in the auto industry. With the increasing integration of advanced...
Exploring the Nature of Medical Device Privacy and Security Legal Regulations
Exploring the Nature of Medical Device Privacy and Security Legal Regulations
Jennifer Ferreras-Perez, Darrell Norman Burrell. © 2023. 10 pages.
Medical devices, from wearable health trackers to pacemakers and telehealth visits, have become increasingly prevalent. Addressing concerns about data privacy and risk management...
Cybercrime Risks and Solutions for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs)
Cybercrime Risks and Solutions for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs)
Calvin Nobles, Darrell Norman Burrell, Jennifer Ferreras-Perez, Kevin Richardson, Angel J. Jones. © 2023. 15 pages.
The increasing prevalence of cybercrime poses significant challenges to small businesses, which often lack the resources and expertise to effectively manage their cybersecurity...