Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, unauthorized access, damage, or disruption. As our reliance on digital technologies grows, cybersecurity becomes increasingly crucial to safeguard personal information, maintain privacy, and ensure the integrity and availability of digital assets. Here’s an overview of key concepts in cybersecurity
Ensuring that information is only accessible to those authorized to see it.
Ensuring that information is accurate and has not been altered by unauthorized individuals.
Ensuring that information and resources are available to authorized users when needed.
Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt systems, such as viruses, worms, and ransomware.
Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity, often through email or fake websites.
Attacks aimed at overwhelming a system or network to render it unavailable to its intended users.
Where an attacker intercepts and potentially alters communication between two parties without their knowledge.
Threats from individuals within an organization who may intentionally or unintentionally compromise security.
Network security systems that monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Programs designed to detect, prevent, and remove malware from systems.
The process of converting data into a coded format to prevent unauthorized access.
A security system that requires more than one method of authentication to verify a user's identity.
Tools that monitor network or system activities for malicious activities or policy violations.
Protecting the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and resources as they are transmitted across or accessed through networks.
Ensuring that software and applications are designed and maintained to be secure from threats and vulnerabilities.
Protecting individual devices, such as computers and smartphones, from cyber threats.
Safeguarding information, regardless of the format, from unauthorized access and data breaches.
Processes and decisions for managing and protecting data assets, including permissions and data handling practices.
A regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union.
U.S. legislation providing data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.
A set of security standards designed to protect card information during and after a financial transaction.
A security model that assumes no implicit trust within the network, enforcing strict access controls and verification for all users and devices.
These technologies are increasingly used to detect and respond to cyber threats more effectively and efficiently.
An architectural approach that provides a modular, decentralized approach to security, enhancing scalability and agility.
