What is Cyber Security
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What is Cyber Security
Cyber security is the application of technologies, processes and controls to protect systems, networks, programs, devices and data from cyber attacks.
Cyber Security is the technology and process that is designed to protect networks and devices from attack, damage, or unauthorized access.
The three pillars of cyber security
- People: Every employee needs to be aware of their role in preventing cyber threats. Cyber security staff need to stay up to date with the latest risks, solutions and qualifications.
- Processes: Documented processes should clearly define roles, responsibilities and procedures. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, so processes need to be regularly reviewed.
- Technology: From access controls to installing antivirus software, technology can be utilised to reduce cyber risks.
Types of Cyber Crime
- Computer Assisted Crime: Criminal activities carried out using computers as mere tools and are not specific to computers. Example: Fraud, Denial of Services (DOS).
- Computer as the target crimes: Criminal activities Focused on systems, servers, networks, and data stored on these systems. Example: Sniffing, Viruses.
- Computers incidental the crime: These are the crimes where a computer is related or incidental to the crime. A crime could occur without the use of the computer.Example: List of customer for traffickers.
Advantages of Cyber Security in the Company
- Protection of Your Business
- Increased Productivity
- Inspires Customer Confidence
- Stop Your Website from Crashing
- Protection for your Customers or Clients
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