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Cyber Security

by

Arpit Maan
What is the Cyber security​?

Cyber security standards are security standards
which enable organizations to practice safe security
techniques to minimize the number of successful
Cyber security attack.


Cyber security refers to the technologies and
processes designed to protect computers, network
and data from unauthorized access vulnerabilities
and attacks delivered via the Internet by Cyber
criminals.


Though, Cyber security is important for network,
data and application security.
What is Cyber crimes?

Cybercrime is criminal activity that either targets or uses
a computer, a computer network or a networked device.
Most cyber crime is committed by cyber criminals or
hackers who want to make money. However, occasionally
cyber crime aims to damage computers or networks for
reasons other than profit. These could be political or
personal.


Cybercrime can be carried out by individuals or
organizations. Some cyber criminals are organized, use
advanced techniques and are highly technically skilled.
Others are novice hackers.
What are the types of Cyber crime?

Email and internet fraud

Identity fraud

Theft of financial or card payment data

Theft and sale of corporate data

Cyber extortion

Ransomware attacks

Crypto jacking

Cyber espionage (where hackers access government or
company data)

Interfering with systems in a way that compromises a
network

Infringing copyright

Illegal gambling
etc.
How can we protect?

Keep software and operating system updated


Use anti-virus software and keep it updated


Use strong passwords


Never open attachments in spam emails


Do not click on links in spam emails or untrusted websites


Contact companies directly about suspicious requests


Keep an eye on your bank statements
Advantage of Cyber security?

Cybersecurity can also protect data from internal threats,
whether it is accidental or with malicious intent. This can
be done by previous employees, third-party vendors, or
trusted partners.


Cybersecurity ensures that employees can access the
internet as and when required without data breach
threats.
Conclusion

The only system which is truly secure is
one which is switched off and unplugged.


So, only way to be safe is Pay attention
and Act smart.
T h a n k yo u

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