In today’s post we will talk about a topic that is at the forefront, such as cybersecurity. Today, most if not all companies have much or all of their information digitized. Therefore, cybersecurity must be taken into account when managing data. To do this, the first thing we will do is define what cybersecurity is.

What is cybersecurity?

The first thing to know is that cybersecurity is the science of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, data networks, among others, from malicious attacks. Generally, when we talk about a malicious attack or cyber attack, we mean when they try to access, modify or destroy sensitive information. Almost always with the purpose of extorting users or interrupting business continuity.

Type of threats

• Phishing attacks or identity theft: This is the practice of tricking people into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, social security data, among others. An example of this is when a person receives an email from a bank or organization and is redirected to a site that looks very similar to the real thing.
• Ransomware: This is a type of malicious software. They are often designed to demand money by blocking access to a file or computer system until the ransom is paid. It is important to note that payment does not usually guarantee system restore or file recovery.
• Malware: This is usually a type of software designed to gain unauthorized access or cause damage to a computer.
• Social Engineering: Social engineering on the other hand, is essentially the manipulation of emotions in order to gain access to sensitive data. It can be combined with any of the threats listed above to predispose you to click a link, download malware, or trust a malicious source.

Is cybersecurity important?

Of course, they all rely on critical infrastructure, such as power plants, hospitals, and financial services companies. Protecting these and other organizations is essential to the functioning of society. That is why today it is so important to be protected from a cyber attack.

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