Cyber Security

What is Cyber Security-  

Cyber Security protects the data and integrity of computing assets belonging to or connecting to an organization network. Hence we can say that it is the process or state of protecting and recovering networks, devices and programs from any type of cyber attack. Its purpose is to defend those assets against all threat actors throughout the entire life cycle of a cyber attack. Cyber attack are an evolving danger to organizations, employees and consumers. They may be designed to access or destroy sensitive data or extort money. 

Need of Cyber Security-

There are many types of cyber threats that can attack on your devices and networks, but generally they fall into three category-

• Attack on confidentiality
• Attack on integrity
• Attack on availability

Securing PC-

There are many way that people can access your pc and steal important information online as well as offline. So follow these steps to secure your pc from cyber attack.

1. Only use trusted sites when providing your personal information.
2. Do not open unknown sources email attachment and links
3. Always keep your device updated.
4. Take regular backup of important files.
5. Enable firewall protection.
6. Install antivirus and spyware 
7. Protect software and device with password.
8. encrypt your data.
9. Use VPN 

Securing Smart Phone-

There are many way to secure your phone from cyber crime- 

1. Establish a clear mobile usage policy
2. Segment data and apps on enterprise devices.
3. Encrypt and minimize visibility into devices that have access to the company network.
4. Install security software on mobile devices.
5. Secure payment transactions