Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computers and servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. It is also referred to as information technology security or electronic information security. The term applies to a variety of contexts, ranging from business to mobile computing, and can be divided into several common categories.
Network security is the practice of protecting a computer network against intruders, whether they are targeted attackers or opportunistic malware.
Network security involves protecting a computer network against intruders, whether they are targeted attackers or opportunistic malware.
Information security protects the integrity and privacy of data, both in storage and in transit.
Operational security includes the processes and decisions involved in handling and protecting data files. The permissions users have when accessing a network and the procedures that determine how and where data can be stored or shared fall under this category.
Disaster recovery and business continuity define how an organization responds to a cybersecurity incident or any other event that causes a loss of operations or data. Disaster recovery policies dictate how the organization restores its operations and information to return to the same operational capacity it had before the event. Business continuity is the plan the organization follows when attempting to operate without certain resources.
End-user education addresses the most unpredictable factor in cybersecurity: people. Anyone can accidentally introduce a virus into a secure system if they fail to follow recommended security practices. Teaching users to delete suspicious email attachments, avoid connecting unidentified USB drives, and other important lessons is vital to the security of any organization.