At the enterprise level, cybersecurity is a key component of an organization’s overall risk management strategy. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, global spending on cybersecurity products and services will exceed USD 1.75 trillion total during the years 2021 through 2025.1 Cybersecurity job growt...
To secure computer networks and other critical systems, a few small steps can make a big difference in protecting yourself and your business. The purpose of cybersecurity is to combat cybercrime, such as the use of malicious software, theft of sensitive information, extortion, and business ...
Cybersecurity (or cyber security) is the practice of reducing cyber risk through the protection of the entire information technology (IT) infrastructure, including systems, applications, hardware, software, data, users, andidentities. Information security (InfoSec)—or data security—is a chief compon...
Each ransom attack has to be handled differently. For example, while it’s always a good idea to contact authorities, in some cases, you may be able to find a decryption key on your own, or your cybersecurity insurance policy may provide you with a financial parachute. ...
The primary objective of cyber security is to protect data. The security community commonly refers to a triangle of three related principles that ensure data is secure, known as the CIA triad: Confidentiality — ensuring sensitive data is only accessible to those people who actually need it, and...
Continuous updates.An organization's IT environment and the vulnerabilities it is exposed to change as the organization grows, industries change and cyberthreats evolve. Security policies must evolve to reflect these changes. Policy frameworks.The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of...
An information security policy (ISP) is a set of rules, policies and procedures designed to ensure users and networks meet a minimum IT security standard.
Cloud security. Critical infrastructure security. Physical security. End-user education. Maintaining cybersecurity in a constantly evolving threat landscape is a challenge for all organizations. Traditional reactive approaches, in which resources were put toward protecting systems against the biggest known th...
While technology is the backbone of your defense, the real secret weapon is your people. Your workforce plays a crucial role in this digital battle, but only when they’re equipped and trained with the right skill sets and tools. By addressing cybersecurity skills gaps, you can empower your...
Risk assessments need to evaluate the existing security threats and where the organization is vulnerable. Additionally, risk assessments need to inform key stakeholders of the identified risks so that they can decide on a remediation plan. A cybersecurity risk assessment usually includes a period of ...