What Is Cyber-Security?
Cyber-security protects computers, networks, and data from online threats that threaten business operations. It can include anything from ensuring a company’s software and hardware is secure, to identifying and protecting the data that flows across a network. It also covers disaster recovery, laying out plans for how an organization will restore systems in the event of an attack.
It helps ensure the security of personal information by implementing access controls and encryption techniques. These protocols prevent unauthorized individuals from reading sensitive data. They also keep information safe when it’s being transmitted, as it’s converted into codes that can only be read with decryption tools.
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and attacks are becoming more sophisticated. High-profile hacks and ransomware attacks have highlighted the importance of strong cybersecurity strategies.
Strong cybersecurity boosts customer trust, ensures compliance with regulatory bodies, and increases productivity by enabling teams to focus on more strategic management tasks. It can also open doors to new opportunities, helping businesses land contracts with larger companies that rely on their services and infrastructure.
SNHU’s cybersecurity programs prepare you to take on the challenges of this rapidly growing field. Our BS in Cybersecurity includes an optional internship, and our MS in Cybersecurity offers the opportunity to apply your work to your graduate degree, giving you an edge on your next career move. Our students learn to use real-world cybersecurity tools, including SNHU’s Virtual Cyber Range and participate in national capture-the-flag (CTF) team competitions, which give them the skills and experience employers look for.