Why Cybersecurity Matters More Than Ever

Cyber security is the most concerning matter as cyber threats and attacks are overgrowing. Attackers are now using more sophisticated techniques to target the systems. Individuals, small-scale businesses or large organizations are all being impacted. So, all these firms, whether IT or non-IT firms have understood the importance of Cyber Security and are focusing on adopting all possible measures to deal with cyber threats.

What is cyber security?

Cyber security is the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access.

? The term cyber security refers to techniques and practices designed to protect digital data.

? The data stored, transmitted or used on an information system.

Why is cyber security important?

? Cyber attacks can be extremely expensive for businesses to endure.

? In addition to financial damage suffered by the business, a data breach can also inflict untold reputational damage.

? Cyber-attacks these days are becoming progressively destructive. Cybercriminals are using more sophisticated ways to initiate cyber attacks.

? Regulations such as GDPR are forcing organizations into taking better care of the personal data they hold.

CIA Triad:

C - Confidentiality: is about preventing the disclosure of data to unauthorized parties.

I - Integrity: refers to protecting information from being modified by unauthorized parties.

A - Availability: is making sure that authorized parties can access the information when needed.

The 7 layers of Cybersecurity:

The 7 layers of cyber security should center on the mission-critical assets you are seeking to protect.

1: Mission Critical Assets – This is the data you need to protect

2: Data Security – Data security controls protect the storage and transfer of data.

3: Application Security – Application security controls protect access to an application, an application’s access to your mission-critical assets, and the internal security of the application.

4: Endpoint Security – Endpoint security controls protect the connection between devices and the network.

5: Network Security – Network security controls protect an organization’s network and prevent unauthorized access of the network.

6: Perimeter Security – Perimeter security controls include both the physical and digital security methodologies that protect the business overall.

7: The Human Layer – Humans are the weakest link in any cyber security posture. Human security controls include phishing simulations and access management controls that protect mission-critical assets from a wide variety of human threats, including cyber criminals, malicious insiders, and negligent users.