Next war will be fought over the internet and every country, organization, and individual should be ready for it” – Anonymous
Introduction
This 21st century is considered to be a Cyber Century as cyber has become an essential need of our life. In every aspect of life, we need a cyber environment to do essentials like shopping, trading, work out, etc. It is important to understand that with the growing use of the cyber environment, cyber threats are also increasing every day. With the increased usage of the internet and online information exchange, we keep hearing news of cyber-attacks and security breaches on public or private websites. It is essential to understand the relevance, importance, risks, and means to implement cybersecurity.
We have been facing cybersecurity-related issues globally for quite a long period. But in recent trends, the side effect of this pandemic attacks of covid-19, the cybersecurity issues have increased rapidly manifolds. Organizations with less security awareness or preparedness are more vulnerable to these cyberattacks.
Concept of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a technology or practice to protect our electronic system, program, networks, servers, mobile devices, data from malicious attack, damage, unauthorized access. These attacks can also be referred to as cyberattacks. Cybersecurity is also known as Information Technology security or electronic information security. Cyberattack takes place to destroy any useful and important data; to extort money from a user; changing and manipulating any important data etc.
In general terms, cybersecurity is the protection of all the systems connected worldwide over the internet. The connected things could be hardware, software, data, or any other personnel information. In an increasing number of systems, devices, networks, etc. vulnerability of cyberattacks has been rapidly increasing. We can say the more the systems and devices, the more are the cyberattacks. For strong cybersecurity, an organization needs to enter into multiple layers of protection. It is like keeping online police to keep a watch over cyber treasure which is kept online.
“Cybersecurity is more than a matter of IT” – Stephane Nappo
Protection from Cyber-attack
There are many different layers of protection, required to overcome cybersecurity attacks. The layers could be in the form of People, Processes, and Technology, etc.[i]
People: The crowd using the cloud networks, should take care of the basic data security principles like choosing strong passwords, changing passwords frequently, not clicking any links coming via unknown malicious sources, not receiving phone calls from an unexpected number, backing up data regularly, and being extra careful while opening any attachments in an email.
Processes: The organizations using the cloud network should be well prepared with a process framework on how to deal with attempted and successful cyberattacks. Every organization should follow some basic practices to avoid attempts or successful cyberattacks.
Technology: The organization should always try to employ people who can help in cybersecurity. Then can develop customized solutions, firewalls, and security traps that can help in catching cyber-robbers. That is the reason, big companies nowadays have Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) to protect their data and secure all communications.
Legal aspects of Cyber Protection
It is also essential to understand that in every legal system, there are provisions available to safeguard the interest of everyone. Whenever needed, legal protection can be given and in case of any security breach or compromise, necessary legal action can be taken against the culprits.
It is essential to understand that although there will be always a threat of cyber theft, that risk can be reduced with capable experts at your assistance. It is said that the distance between you and cyber-crime is how much prepared you are in these aspects.
Conclusion
“Moving bits is cheaper than moving atoms” – Nicholas Negroponte, author of the book “BeingDigital”
As they say, Rome was not built in a day, similarly, cyber protection is a journey. It takes time and considerable effort to be aware of and address such cybersecurity threats. There are trusted organizations that are working extensively to help their customers manage this risk proactively.
AgBe Technologies also helps its customers on these aspects through the talent and capabilities by developing or deploying the required technology and safeguard businesses. In AgBe, we give comprehensive assistance to our customers, guiding and securing them against any such kind of cyberattacks.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en_in/products/security/what-is-cybersecurity.html#~how-cybersecurity-works
