THERE’S SOMEONE BEHIND YOUR DATA!

We keep the security guards outside the shop because of the fear that someone will rob from the shop. There are different types of security arrangements for different types of purposes. The mall security has a number of guards, and they will be dealing with guarding different spots, the guard at the mall entrance, the parking guard, guards at certain stores, etc.

In a similar manner there’s a security system to guard your online data, known as cybersecurity. There are different types of cybersecurity for different purposes, that will make sure your personal data remains safe from online breaches. In the process to protect against cyberattacks, there are technologies, processes and controls implemented to protect all networks, systems, devices and its data.

All forms of businesses, organizations are worried about the unauthorised exploitation of their data. Even the governments work with digital data. Almost all of us are dependent on these digital systems for work management and various other reasons. Thus, cybersecurity is given such high importance. With new technologies and improvement in cybersecurity systems, there’s newer data breach methods that have evolved and hence, people are getting even more cautious.??

Thus, top priority is being given to securing data and the money spend on it has been increasing as well:

• Almost every individual and business is undergoing digital transformation, and all of these are seeking protection for their digital spaces.
• Businesses are running behind developing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for assessing the risks of data breaches and saving themselves from the huge amount of financial and other losses incurred due to Cyber Criminals
• New malicious ways are being continuously invented. That's why companies are in need to hire skilled professionals and introduce advanced counterattacks.

Data security is a concern for everyone around the world. Whether it's for an individual or organization, safeguarding data is of prime importance. A slight mistake or bug gives an easy access for hackers to access personal information.

●?Critical infrastructure security - to protect critical infrastructure, such as?airports, highways, rail transport, hospitals, bridges, network communications, media, the electricity grid, dams, power plants, oil refineries, water systems, etc.

● Application security – using features like authentication, authorization, encryption, logging, and application security testing?or codes to reduce security flaws in applications.

●?Network security - an antivirus system, authorization of access to data in a network, user login-ID and password that allows them restrictive access to information. Programs like Antivirus and Antispyware, Firewall that blocks unauthorized access and VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are a few examples of network security.

●?Cloud security – some examples are Google Drive, Slack, Microsoft 365, and Evernote. These provide a secure space for the users to protect their cloud-based infrastructures or applications or data.?

● Internet of Things (IoT) security – the measures taken to protect against threats to users of IoT devices. Though these devices are convenient and make life easier, they too are vulnerable to security threats, e.g., pacemakers, heart monitors.

Whether or not you know all these types of security , or whether or not you are worried about the possible occurrence of a cyberattack,

Always Be prepared. Be secure. Be aware.