What is Cyber Security?

Cyber Security is the protection of all the computers, devices and infrastructure within a specific business or organization from viruses, worms, Trojans, and other threats.

What are the methods for Cyber Security?

The methods used in Cyber Security are as follows:

Behavior-based security (DBPS): By observing the behaviors of users, in any type of infrastructure, infrastructure, or system, cyber security can be enhanced. DBPS technologies are a type of Authentication and Authorization solutions.

Hardware and software-based security: The most advanced form of cyber security is application and network security. In this method, no software is required and the hardware provided by the businesses can perform the necessary functions.

Endpoint Security: Also known as network security, endpoint security is the protection of user-connected and device-connected devices. Endpoint Security focuses on the protection of user data on personal and endpoint devices from breaches, malware and other threats.

Cloud Security: Cloud Security is the protection of data stored in cloud computing environments.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Data Loss Prevention identifies, monitors, and ensures that companies don’t lose valuable company data due to hackers or other cyber attacks.

What are some of the cyber security threats?

Various types of threats exist in Cyber Security. However, some of the main cyber security threats can be grouped into the following:

Malware

Malware is computer viruses or malicious software. Malware programs execute without the knowledge or consent of the owner. They can damage or steal confidential information from personal computers, mobile devices, or servers. They can also send spam or harm websites by altering them or leaking information on them.

Phishing

Phishing is the abuse of people’s trust and security by tricking them into revealing sensitive information. Phishing is often a business owner’s first encounter with cyber security. Phishing attacks can often get personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.

Spear Phishing

Spear Phishing is when an attacker tricks a company into clicking on a link in an email that downloads malware. The software allows the attacker to access the data and attack other systems connected to the same network.

Social Engineering

Social Engineering is a form of deception and fraud that relies on the use of interpersonal relationships to trick people into divulging personal information. Social engineering techniques can be used to trick people into divulging passwords or credit card numbers.

Zero-day Cyber Threat

Zero-day is a type of malware or software that was never intended to be exposed to the public. It often infects websites and gives people a false sense of security when dealing with websites, however it is often being used to deliver malware into organizations that is not detected for days or weeks.

Rogue Software

Rogue Software is any software that, without the owner’s knowledge, becomes malicious or harmful and begins to act on its own. A rogue software can be dangerous to the businesses and their devices as it affects many devices, systems and security.