What is Cyber Security

Cyber security is the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, And data from unauthorized access, attacks, damage, or theft. It involves implementing various measures to ensure the confidentiality, Integrity, and availability of information in the digital

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Importance of Cyber Security

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1. Networks, computers, and other electronic devices, as well as software applications, are facilitating all parts of our life as human civilization becomes more digital.
2. Since government, military, business, financial, and medical organizations acquire, process, and store massive amounts of data on computers and other devices, cyber security is critical.
3. Sensitive data, such as financial information, personal details, or other confidential data, can constitute a significant portion of the total data stored. Unauthorized access or exposure to this information can have serious consequences
4. As digital communication grows, social engineering attacks are becoming more frequent. These attacks can Couse serious security issues, especially in sectors like healthcare and finance, where protecting sensitive information is critical

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Cyber Security Domains

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Security Architecture - Network Security, Information Security, Cloud Security, Cryptography etc.

• Application Security
• Physical Security - IoT Security, SCADA etc.
• Threat Intelligence - Internal Threats, External Threats etc.
• Security Operations - SIEM, Forensics, Investigation, Incident Response etc.
• Enterprise Risk Management - Cyber Insurance, Risk treatment actions etc.
• Compliance and Governance - Standards, Policies, PCI, HIPPA etc.
• Risk Assessment - Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
• User Education - Awareness and Training

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CIA Triad

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CIA stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. CIA is a model that is designed to guide policies for Information Security. It is one of the most popular models used by organizations.