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Cyber-security is the discipline that ensures your organization has the tools and processes in place to prevent and respond to a security breach. This includes policies, procedures and technical controls for protecting data and systems from cyberattacks, unauthorized access and exploitation.

Government, military, corporate, medical, and financial organizations collect, process and store unprecedented amounts of data on computers and other devices. This data contains sensitive information that, if compromised or exposed, could have negative consequences. The discipline of Cyber-security is dedicated to protecting this data and the systems that process it.

A cyberattack is an attempt to exploit weaknesses in software or computer systems. These attacks can range from mischief (malware, hacking or spoofing) to stealing, modifying or destroying information.

To protect yourself, be aware of common attack techniques such as phishing and social engineering, use strong passwords, update your software and hardware regularly and back up your data. This will ensure that even if your system is hacked, the critical business information you need remains available and secure.

To reduce the risk of a security breach, have regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and source code reviews. This will identify and address vulnerabilities before they are used by attackers to gain access or exploitation of your information or systems. Staff awareness training also helps to educate employees about the threats they face and how to avoid them. This can be particularly helpful for preventing insider threat incidents. A common tool to detect malicious activity is an IDS that monitors a network for intruders and identifies potential vulnerabilities and breaches.