All About Cybersecurity

Computer security, cybersecurity or information security is the act of protection of networks and computer systems from outside information intrusion, computer viruses or theft of their electronic information, hardware, software or physical data. It is used to secure computer networks against external threats including attacks from satellites, terrorists, corporate rivals, malicious hackers, and nation-state sponsored computer attacks. Protection against security threats requires a layered solution, involving both internal and external controls.

Computer Security is a growing concern because it covers a broad range of issues related to electronic data and network systems that are exploited by unauthorized access. All computers are at risk but those computers that are least accessible or are in less heavily policed are the ones most prone to attack from malware, viruses and hackers. This makes the entire system vulnerable to attack and since an unauthorized access to a system can bring down a whole network, every business should be working towards protecting its computer systems from intruders. This is where cybersecurity comes in, helping to prevent unauthorized access to a system and providing security to sensitive data and systems by developing a more robust security infrastructure.

Cybersecurity measures serve to protect many business concerns. Companies use cybersecurity to deter intrusions and to defend their networks, files and devices against possible attacks from external sources. Many firms also use cybersecurity to secure their corporate networks and information and protect their public-resident networks from attacks by outsiders and hackers. Other companies use cybersecurity to test the security of their networks and to improve their security posture. Whatever the aim and objectives of the company, cybersecurity has proved itself very useful and necessary, thus we cannot afford to ignore it any longer.