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Eckert
Period 2
30 April 2017
For my research, I conducted secondary research, which composes of research that has been
conducted and composes of summarizing and generalizing other research that has already been produced.
I conducted this research through historical research, and through analyzing past events that have
occurred, and how they relate to society today. I additionally conducted qualitative research to help me
gain insight into my topic and what plans can be put forward to fix a certain problem, specifically my
topic, of cyber hacks. I chose these research types and designs because through looking at the past and
seeing what problems we faced, we can prevent these same problems from occurring and possibly stop
Out of the five data collection options, I believed that the option of Existing Data Analysis was
best for facing and analyzing my research question of What is the most comprehensive and
effective plan that software companies can develop and put in effect to reduce
security breaches in their companies?. I believe this option is the best option for
my research question because through analyzing past data and cyber hacks that
have been conducted. I will be able to prevent future hacks from occurring, and
identify vulnerabilities in the system, which can then be fixed and help face the
world.
Vidur Gupta
Eckert
Period 2
30 April 2017
My data applies to my thesis because it clearly confronts the question of what plans can be put
forward to reduce security breaches in society, especially for software companies. Additionally, my data
also proves how large of a problem cyber security is, and why it requires attention in society today.
Finally, my data also shows simple solutions for daily citizens and how everyone can lower their risk of
getting hacked. My results for this data show many solution plans and how cyber security can be fixed,
may find.