Cybersecurity is the art of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use and the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. It seems that everything relies on computers and the internet now—communication (e.g., email, smartphones, tablets), entertainment (e.g., interactive video games, social media, apps ), transportation (e.g., navigation systems), shopping (e.g., online shopping, credit cards), medicine (e.g., medical equipment, medical records), and the list goes on.
What is cybersecurity all about?
In an organization, the people, processes, and technology must all complement one another to create an effective defense from cyber attacks.
People
Users must understand and comply with basic data security principles like choosing strong passwords, being wary of attachments in email, and backing up data.
Process
Organizations must have a framework for how they deal with both attempted and successful cyber-attacks.
Technology
Technology is essential to giving organizations and individuals the computer security tools needed to protect themselves from cyber-attacks. Three main entities must be protected: endpoint devices like computers, smart devices, and routers; networks; and the cloud.
