CYBERSECURITY

Evolution of Cybersecurity
Current Cybersecurity

Introduction to Cybersecurity




Cybersecurity refers to any technologies, practices and policies for preventing cyberattacks or mitigating their impact. Cybersecurity aims to protect computer systems, applications, devices, data, financial assets and people against ransomware and other malware, phishing scams, data theft and other cyberthreats.

  • Network security

  • Application Security

  • Information Security

  • Operational security


Why Cybersecurity is important ❔


What are cybersecurity threats 😈

Phishing

Phishing is the practice of sending fraud emails that resemble emails from reputable sources. The aim is to steal sensitive data, such as credit card numbers and login information, and is the most common type of cyberattack.

Malware

Malware is a type of software that is made to gain unautharized access to computers and destory them .There are also types of malware like VIRUSUS, SPYWARE, ADWARE.This can poses serious threats to individuals and businesses

Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that is designed to steal money by blocking access to files or the computer system until the ransom is paid. After paying the ransom does not guarantee that the files will be recovered or the system restored.

Social Engineering

Social engineering is a trich that adversaries use to trick you into revealing sensitive information. Attackers can make you to payor gain access to your confidential data. Social engineering can be combined with any of the threats mentioned above to make you more likely to click on links, download malware, or trust a malicious source.

♦ Best practices for CYBERSECURITY ♦

Threat

Solution

Phishing

Know what a phishing scam looks like

Do not give your information to an unsecured site

Malware

Update your frontline defenses

Back up data and test restore procedures

Ransomeware

Enforce strong authentication methods

Update and patch systems and devices

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