What is Cyber Security?
Cybersecurity is the way of protecting digital devices, networks, and sensitive data from threats like
hacking, malware, and phishing. Also known as Information Security (INFOSEC), Information
Assurance (IA), or System Security.
● Protects systems, networks, and personal information
● Uses security tools, policies, and safe online practices
● Prevents data theft, system damage, and unauthorized access
Objectives of Cyber Security
Cyber Security aims to protect computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access, attacks,
and damage.
🔐1️⃣Confidentiality
Ensures that sensitive information is accessible only to authorized users.
● Prevents data leakage
● Protects personal, financial, and organizational data
🛡2️⃣Integrity
Ensures that data remains accurate and unaltered.
● Prevents unauthorized modification
● Maintains trust in information
🔎3️⃣Availability
Ensures that systems and data are available when required.
● Prevents downtime
● Protects against attacks like system crashes or DDoS
🚫4️⃣Prevent Unauthorized Access
● Blocks hackers and malicious users
● Uses authentication methods (passwords, biometrics, OTP)
● Applies access control mechanisms
⚠5️⃣Mitigate Risks
● Identifies vulnerabilities
● Reduces impact of cyber threats
● Implements firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems
📢6️⃣Enhance Security Awareness
● Educates users about phishing, malware, and social engineering
● Promotes safe internet practices
● Reduces human errors
🏭7️⃣Protect Critical Infrastructure
● Secures banking, healthcare, power grids, government systems
● Prevents national-level cyber attacks
🚨8️⃣Handle Cyber Security Incidents
● Detects security breaches
● Responds and recovers quickly
● Minimizes damage and data loss
📜9️⃣Ensure Compliance
● Follows security laws and regulations
● Protects sensitive and confidential data
● Maintains organizational reputation
