A Dive Into Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Abstract Today, more businesses are moving their data, business plans, and even their sales online. With this, there are many security risks that come with the convenience the Internet provides. The biggest question of concern is how to keep our data safe. Whether it is the information of the business, confidential data of competitive advantages, or personal data of the customers, keeping the online data safe is a priority for many industries. With online interactions, online attacks which are known as cyberattacks are on the rise and attacks can include the hacking of a system, phishing emails, or unauthorized access to company computers. In 2020 alone, cyberattacks were estimated to have caused around one trillion dollars to the global economy and over 30 billion records have been exposed due to data breaches and those numbers are still on the rise. With current risks and attacks, there are numerous ways to prevent and counter the attacks. Businesses are building firewalls on company systems and are putting in a series of protective measures such as antivirus programs and software in hopes of detecting the malicious attacks at an early stage. Even with preventative measures, attackers are finding their way around firewalls and the protections and are coming up with different ways to attack businesses each day. With new attacks and preventative systems being modified constantly, cybersecurity is a consistent battle that is being fought every single day across the globe.

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