Cybersecurity

Gary Trautmann, Senior Cyber Security Advisor to Mongolian Armed Forces Cyber Command, Sincerus Global

Regionalization of Cyber Security Defense

My Experience as Regional Cyber Security Chief for the US Army Regional Network Center By Gary Trautmann, Senior Cyber Security ...
Carmine Valente, CISSP | CISM | CISA, Vice President of Information Security at Paramount Global

A Dive Into The TPRM Landscape

By Carmine Valente, CISSP | CISM | CISA, Vice President of Information Security at Paramount Global Corporate organizations have historically ...
Todd Broccolo, Senior Director – Head of Workplace Technology Engineering & Operations, First Republic

What does a one-device policy mean to you?

By Todd Broccolo, Senior Director - Head of Workplace Technology Engineering & Operations, First Republic In the last few years, ...
Carlos G. Sháněl, Director, Center for Cybersecurity Studies, Casla Institute

Ukraine’s Battle against Russian Cyber Aggression

By Carlos G. Sháněl, Director, Center for Cybersecurity Studies, Casla Institute In the first week of January 2024, hackers allegedly ...
Cynthia Baughman, Water Utilities Technology Director, City of Garland

The Future of Water: Technology Innovations in the Water Sector

By Cynthia Baughman, Water Utilities Technology Director, City of Garland Water is a necessity for sustaining human life. Water is ...
Randall Jackson, Chief Information Security Officer – Income Research + Management

Securing Tomorrow: The State of Cybersecurity in the Financial Services Sector

By Randall Jackson, Chief Information Security Officer – Income Research + Management Introduction In an era dominated by digital transactions ...
V.S. Subrahmanian, Walter P. Murphy Professor of Computer Science; Buffet Faculty Fellow, Northwestern University

U.S. Companies Need More Authority to Open Covert Channels to Deter IP Theft

By V.S. Subrahmanian, Walter P. Murphy Professor of Computer Science; Buffet Faculty Fellow, Northwestern University This past Friday, November 3, ...
David Bader, Distinguished Professor and Director, Institute for Data Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Cybersecurity Challenges in the Age of Generative AI

By David Bader, Distinguished Professor and Director, Institute for Data Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology Cybersecurity professionals will not ...
Tj Houston, Cyber Security Instructor, Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center

High School Cyber Education: The Key to Securing Our Digital World

By Tj Houston, Cyber Security Instructor, Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center Let’s face it, as a society, we are spending ...
Charles Harry, PhD, Director, Center for the Governance of Technology and Systems (GoTech), University of Maryland

Unseen Threats: Local Vulnerabilities and the Strategic Threats Lurking in National Critical Functions

By Charles Harry, PhD, Director, Center for the Governance of Technology and Systems (GoTech), University of Maryland In March of ...

Cybersecurity protects computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It involves implementing various measures, technologies, and best practices to safeguard information and mitigate potential risks and threats in the digital realm.

In today’s interconnected world, where businesses, governments, and individuals heavily rely on computer systems and the internet, cybersecurity has become crucial to ensure information confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The concept includes a vast array of fields, such as:

  1. Network Security: This involves securing computer networks from unauthorized access, data breaches, and network attacks such as malware, ransomware, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and intrusion attempts. It includes firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

  2. Application Security: Application security focuses on securing software applications, web applications, and mobile apps from vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit. This includes secure coding practices, regular security assessments, and implementing measures like authentication, access control, and encryption.

  3. Data Security: Data security involves protecting sensitive and valuable data from unauthorized access, theft, or tampering. It includes data encryption, access controls, data loss prevention (DLP) measures, and secure data storage and transmission.

  4. Endpoint Security: Endpoint security focuses on protecting individual devices, such as computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets, from security threats. It involves measures like antivirus software, endpoint protection platforms (EPP), and device management policies.

  5. Cloud Security: Cloud security addresses the unique challenges associated with cloud computing, including securing data stored in the cloud, protecting cloud infrastructure, and ensuring secure access to cloud services. It involves strategies like encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and regular audits of cloud providers’ security practices.

  6. Social Engineering: Social engineering refers to the manipulation of individuals to gain unauthorized access to systems or obtain sensitive information. It involves techniques like phishing, pretexting, and impersonation. Educating users about social engineering risks and implementing security awareness programs are crucial in combating this type of threat.

  7. Incident Response and Recovery: Incident response is the process of handling and mitigating the impact of cybersecurity incidents, such as data breaches or network compromises. It involves detecting, containing, eradicating, and recovering from security incidents. Incident response plans, including roles and responsibilities, communication procedures, and backup and recovery strategies, are essential components of an effective cybersecurity program.

To ensure strong cybersecurity, organizations, and individuals should adopt a multi-layered approach that combines technical solutions, employee education and awareness, regular vulnerability assessments, and proactive monitoring and response. It is important to stay updated on the latest threats and best practices for safety. It is also important, as the cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving.