cy*ber*se*cu*ri*ty | noun: “the state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this.” Merriam-Webster
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use and the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. It seems that everything relies on computers and the internet now – communication (i.e., email, smartphones, tablets, etc.), entertainment (i.e., interactive video games, social media, apps, etc.), transportation (i.e., navigation systems, etc.), shopping (i.e., online shopping, credit cards, etc.), medicine (i.e., medical equipment, medical records, etc.), and the list goes on. How much of your daily life relies on technology? How much of your personal information is stored either on your own computer, smartphone, tablet or someone else’s system?
What are the risks to having poor Cybersecurity?
There are many risks, some more serious than others. Among these dangers are malware erasing your entire system, an attacker breaking into your system and altering files, an attacker using your computer to attack others, or an attacker stealing your credit card information and making unauthorized purchases. There is no guarantee that even with the best precautions some of these things won’t happen to you, but there are steps you can take to minimize the chances.
What can you do to improve your Cybersecurity?
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