What Is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the practice of defending internet-connected devices and systems against attacks, including malware, ransomware, hacking, data breaches, identity theft, and other forms of cybercrime. It involves the protection of sensitive information, systems and infrastructure, as well as the training of employees to recognize and respond to threats.
Cyber security is the foundation of all digital interactions and business operations, protecting vital information from phishing schemes, ransomware attacks, and other types of cyber-attacks. It’s about keeping data safe and secure, and ensuring that the right people have access to it at all times. It also includes the ability to identify and mitigate potential cyber risks that could be caused by employees or third-party contractors.
Increasingly, our daily lives depend on technology and the internet: from cell phones and computers to smart thermostats, video doorbells, nursery monitors and pet feeders, all of which are connected to the Internet and may contain personal information. But while these conveniences make our lives easier, they’re also opening us up to new threats.
Many companies are struggling to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to cybersecurity, but that’s no reason to let your guard down. To improve your company’s overall security posture, consider implementing outcome-driven metrics that provide greater clarity over the security priorities and investments in place—and that do not align with monetary representations of risk. For example, rather than comparing your level of protection against that of others in the same industry, focus on how quickly and efficiently you can detect, contain, eradicate and recover from cyberattacks.