What is Cybersecurity?

By Christopher Nelson MBA, CISSP, PMP, ITIL Expert, CSPO

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital and physical attacks.

These attacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users; or interrupting normal business processes.

One such example is demonstrated by Hackers who are trying to get into our systems and networks right now, whether it is for fun or profit. These could be novice hackers who are looking for a shortcut to fame or a group of organized criminals who work silently on the wire. These people do not make a noise but when their job is done, a business may be damaged beyond repair.

Why do we need security?

Cybersecurity protects an organization’s ability to function, and it enables the safe operation of applications implemented on the organization’s IT systems. Cybersecurity protects the data which the organization uses and collects. It safeguards the technology assets in use at the organization and helps to protect organizations and individuals from:

• Botnets.
• Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS).
• Hacking.
• Malware.
• Pharming.
• Phishing.
• Ransomware.
• Spam.

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