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Cybersecurity Overview

Cybersecurity involves protecting systems, networks, devices, and data from digital threats and unauthorized access, focusing on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Key components include network, application, and information security, along with disaster recovery and user education. It is essential for safeguarding sensitive data, preventing losses, and ensuring the functionality of critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.

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Cybersecurity Overview

Cybersecurity involves protecting systems, networks, devices, and data from digital threats and unauthorized access, focusing on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Key components include network, application, and information security, along with disaster recovery and user education. It is essential for safeguarding sensitive data, preventing losses, and ensuring the functionality of critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.

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What is Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting systems, networks, devices, and data from
digital attacks, theft, damage, or unauthorized access. It encompasses strategies,
technologies, and practices designed to safeguard information and ensure the
confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems in the digital world.

Key Components of Cybersecurity:


1. **Confidentiality**: Ensuring that sensitive information is accessible only to authorized
individuals.
2. **Integrity**: Protecting data from being altered or tampered with.
3. **Availability**: Ensuring systems and data are accessible to authorized users when
needed.

Types of Cybersecurity:
1. **Network Security**: Protects networks from intrusions or attacks.
2. **Application Security**: Secures software applications from vulnerabilities.
3. **Information Security**: Safeguards data privacy and accuracy.
4. **Operational Security**: Protects organizational processes and workflows.
5. **Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity**: Ensures recovery and functionality after
a cyber incident.
6. **End-User Education**: Trains users to recognize and avoid cyber threats.

Common Cyber Threats:


1. **Malware**: Viruses, ransomware, and spyware.
2. **Phishing**: Fraudulent attempts to steal sensitive data.
3. **Denial of Service (DoS)**: Overloading systems to disrupt services.
4. **Man-in-the-Middle Attacks**: Intercepting communications.
5. **Data Breaches**: Unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Importance of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is critical to:
- Protect sensitive personal and organizational data.
- Prevent financial and reputational losses.
- Ensure the safe functioning of critical infrastructure.
- Combat the growing sophistication of cyber threats.
By implementing robust cybersecurity measures, individuals and organizations can mitigate
risks and maintain trust in the digital environment.

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