Different organizations have different definitions of cybersecurity. The main objective of cybersecurity is to protect assets such as networks, computers, mobile devices, applications, and data against cyber attacks so as to prevent security issues such
As the worldwide attack surface expands, the cybersecurity workforce is struggling to keep pace. A World Economic Forum study found that the global cybersecurity worker gap—the gap between cybersecurity workers and jobs that need to be filled—might reach 85 million workers by 2030.4 Closing thi...
Cybersecurity is continually challengedby hackers, data loss, privacy,risk managementand changing cybersecurity strategies. And the number of cyberattacks isn't expected to decrease anytime soon. Moreover, increased entry points for attacks, such as the internet of things and the growing attack surf...
SQL injectionsare a form of cyber attack that allows attackers to interfere with queriesapplicationsmake to databases. The SQL query is “injected” via the input data from the client to the application. A successful injection can read sensitive data in the database, modify it, execute administra...
Zero-day exploitA first attempt to perform a cyber attack by exploiting a security vulnerability in a computer system. Because the vulnerability is not yet known, the attack is highly likely to succeed.Zero-day exploits can have deadly consequences. Depending on the system targeted, they can res...
One of the most problematic elements of cybersecurity is the evolving nature of security risks. As new technologies emerge -- and as technology is used in new or different ways -- new attack avenues are developed. Keeping up with these frequent changes and advances in attacks, as well as up...
No single cybersecurity method or tool can protect against every single type of attack. That’s why Defense-in-Depth (DiD) cybersecurity is vital. With DiD – also known as the "castle approach" to cybersecurity – multiple defensive mechanisms are implemented to protect enterprise assets. This...
Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated every day. Educate yourself on trends in cybercrime and explore breakthroughs in online safety. Learn more Frequently asked questions Expand all | Collapse all What is cyberattack mitigation? What is cyberattack remediation? What is the difference between...
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Strengthen your security intelligence Stay ahead of threats with news and insights on security, AI and more, weekly in the Think Newsletter. Subscribe today Why cybersecurity is important Cybersecurity is important because cyberattacks and cybercrime have the power to disrupt, damage or de...