Cyber security refers to the protection of networks, systems, and data on the internet. Due to the increasing level of cyber bullying and hacking, cyber security was born. The most recent technology is the industry of technology, which has become so popular within the business world, but is unfortunately more prone to security threats. For cyber security to be effective, it must commensurate the level of risks being countered.
Systems can be attacked through two major ways; either intentionally by the hacker who is interested in some particular data, or opportunistically when a hacker just finds some interesting data that they may require.
Cyber security is aimed at protecting the systems for institutions and agencies that normally have highly confidential documents. Any modification to this kind of information or any access by unauthorised persons presents a high risk to the owner of the information. This is the main focus for cyberattacks, where terrorists gain access to computers and other files across the system and use it against a nation.
There are two frameworks that have been said to greatly reduce above mentioned the risks; the ISO 27001 and the cyber essential framework. Businesses can utilise either of these frameworks to protect their systems, customer information, assets and other devices. This increases the confidence of the customers thus increasing profitability. Unfortunately, the security software is not adequate to counter threats.

It is very easy and cheap to commit cybercrimes mainly due to the loose regulations on cyberspace. As technology evolves every day, so does cybercrime. Some of the major threats to cyber security include malwares, which are activated remotely, viruses, which are notorious with corrupting documents, and worms, which are targeted to attack systems at their points of weakness and many more.
Cyber security is vital since the government, armed forces, companies, as well as monetary and medical administrations assemble, develop, and stock unprecedented volumes of data on computers. Any kind of information can be sensitive to leak out whether it is personal, fiscal or rational and could have very fatal consequences on an organisation. Cyber security ensures that such kind of information is protected at all times and there are no weak points on the system.

Cyber security requires the integration of various aspects, such as data application, system application and many more. However, one major threat to cyber security is the rate at which the risks evolve. Organisations require a very strong IT team to detect and manage the ever-changing cyber threats. There is need for frameworks that endorse a change toward constant monitoring and actual assessments, a data-based tactic to safety.
For effectual management of cyber security, there is need for various aspects, such as being prepared to respond to cyberattacks at all times as they may not be predicted, ensuring that there are ways to restore the normal processes in case of such attacks, the identification of the company’s most important information, and a commensurate level of protection and constant assessments of the systems to ensure that security is maintained.

This article was written by Simon Parker. Simon Parker has over 70 years of shared experience with Minerva Security, dealing with commercial business security and fire alarm systems. Website: http://minerva-security.co.uk