Cyber security protects individuals and organizations’ computers, systems, applications, computing devices and sensitive data against computer viruses and sophisticated and costly ransomware attacks. It also guards against threats to critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, water and waste management, and healthcare. These types of attacks can have a significant impact on business operations, customer trust and brand reputation.
Moreover, they are growing more frequent and more complex with the emergence of the internet of things, which combines physical objects (like smart cars) with the internet. Keeping up with these developments is a major challenge for businesses of all sizes.
A common misconception is that cybersecurity is only about firewalls and antivirus software. But it’s much more than that. The most effective defenses against cyberattacks include implementing strong network and endpoint security measures, such as strong password protection and secure Wi-Fi access; encrypting all data at rest and in transit to prevent unauthorized access by bad actors and data breaches; and setting up role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication to raise hacker hurdles even higher.
Other essential elements of a strong cybersecurity system are to have a robust incident response team trained to quickly and effectively respond to threats and breaches; as well as a forensic investigation team that uncovers the cause of a breach and the attacker’s methodology. Additionally, a comprehensive training program for employees can reduce the frequency and severity of human errors that can lead to a data breach. Security Operations Center