What is Cyber-Security?
Cyber-security is the art and practice of protecting networks, devices and data from unauthorized access or criminal use. It’s a constantly evolving field as cyberattacks become more sophisticated and damaging. Today, we rely on technology for everything from communication to entertainment, transportation to shopping, and critical infrastructure like power plants and hospitals. All of it requires cybersecurity to operate.
The goal of cyberattacks is to steal sensitive information or cause disruptions that threaten the functionality of your organisation’s systems, processes and people. Typical attacks include social engineering (phishing and spoofing), ransomware (encryption that demands payment for the return of data) and malware (intrusion into a system that spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities).
To protect your digital assets, you need comprehensive defenses that address each of these attack vectors. Achieving this requires security solutions that work together to prevent vulnerabilities from being exposed, reduce false positives and improve response times.
Best suitable for: All organisations
Network security safeguards computer networks and the hardware, software, and communication protocols that enable them to transmit data. It protects the integrity, confidentiality and availability of your organisation’s information. This includes preventing unauthorized access by requiring that users verify their identity through something they have (username and password) and something they know (a one-time code sent to their mobile device). This is also accomplished by deploying firewalls, implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA), and providing ongoing staff training on how to recognize suspicious activity. A good network security strategy also includes periodic data backups that allow you to restore systems without losing much, if any, of your information.