Master the art of protecting digital assets and information systems
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users; or interrupting normal business processes.
Think of cybersecurity as a digital fortress protecting valuable information. It involves multiple layers of protection spread across computers, networks, programs, and data that one intends to keep safe.
Banks use encryption and multi-factor authentication to protect financial transactions and customer data.
Email providers use spam filters and phishing detection to protect users from malicious emails.
Organizations use firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor and protect network traffic.
Smartphones use biometric authentication and app sandboxing to protect personal data.
Cloud providers implement access controls and data encryption to secure stored information.
Critical infrastructure uses SCADA security and network segmentation to protect operations.
Explore different areas of cybersecurity and their implementations