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Cyber-security protects all internet-connected systems, devices and services against hackers, spammers and cybercriminals. It prevents phishing attacks, data breaches, ransomware and identity theft. It’s also a tool for consumers to use in their daily lives to keep their information, family and home network safe.

Cyberattacks are increasing and becoming more sophisticated and damaging. They are targeting more businesses, employees and personal users. They can disrupt operations, cause financial losses and lead to extortion. They can also be used to spread viruses and malware that threaten the safety of people, families and connected homes.

To combat these threats, cybersecurity experts must take a holistic approach. This starts with an inventory of all computing assets, assessing vulnerabilities and risk. It includes policies, procedures and training designed to reduce threats from inside and outside the organization. It also involves deploying different defenses and monitoring to detect and respond to attacks in real-time.

For example, an attacker may try to flood a system with connection requests, messages and packets to denial of service (DoS) an organization’s servers or website. Attackers can also try to steal information by using tools like man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks to intercept and eavesdrop on communications between two parties.

To help prevent such attacks, all computers should be updated regularly with patches and security updates. Backing up data periodically can also help increase redundancy and make it easier to recover from data loss or compromise. Encryption and effective key management policies should also be implemented to secure sensitive information.