When you run a small to medium business (SMB), you know the critical importance of cybersecurity. But in the high-tech, web-driven world, it can be challenging to keep track of what all of the terms mean and the best defense mechanisms against intruders.
With that in mind, let's take a look at the basics of cybersecurity — what is it, what you need to know, and how you can protect yourself.
Cybersecurity involves protecting internet-connected systems like the hardware, software, and data, from cyberattacks. Protecting enterprises against unauthorized access includes cyber- and physical security. Information security — a subset of cybersecurity — is designed to uphold the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
In addition to infosec, cybersecurity includes a range of elements, including:
Cybersecurity prevents cyberattacks, such as data breaches and identity theft, and can assist in your organization's risk management. Your business needs a strong network security plan as well as a comprehensive incident response plan to protect yourself adequately from cyberattacks.
The process of keeping up with new technologies, security trends, and threat intelligence is a challenging task. However, it's necessary to protect information and other assets from cyber threats, which take many forms.
Now that you know the basics of cybersecurity, you are one step closer to protecting yourself from attacks. If you need help, contact us.