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CYBER SECURITY

Ultimate Beginners Guide to Learn the Basics and Effective Methods of Cyber Security (An Essential Guide to Ethical Hacking for Beginners)

BY - MICHAEL STEVEN

COPYRIGHT 2019 BY MICHAEL STEVEN

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Cybersecurity is the implementation of measures to protect systems, networks, and software applications from digital attacks. Such attacks are usually aimed at gaining access to confidential information, changing and destroying it, at extorting money from users, or at disrupting the regular operation of companies.

Implementing effective cybersecurity measures is currently a rather complicated task, since today, there are much more devices than people, and attackers are becoming more and more inventive.

CHAPTER 1

PRINCIPLES UNDERLIE CYBERSECURITY

A successful approach to cybersecurity is expressed in the form of multi-level protection covering computers, networks, programs, or data that need to be secured. Employees, workflows, and technologies must complement each other in organizations to provide adequate protection against cyber-attacks.

Employees

Users must understand and abide by the basic principles of information security, such as choosing strong passwords, attentiveness to email attachments, and backing up data, additional information on the basic principles of cybersecurity.

The processes

The organization should develop a set of necessary measures to counter ongoing and successfully carried out attacks. You can be guided by one reliable set of measures. This set of measures should explain how to identify attacks, protect systems, identify and counteract threats, and restore functionality after an attack.

Technology

Technology is an essential element in providing organizations and individuals with the tools they need to defend against cyber-attacks. The main components that need to be protected are terminal devices such as computers, smart devices, and routers; Networks and the cloud. The most common technologies used to protect these components include next-generation firewalls, DNS filtering, malware protection, antivirus software, and email protection solutions.

WHY IS CYBERSECURITY SO CRITICAL?

In today's connected world, advanced cyber defense programs serve the benefit of every user. At an individual level, an attack with a hacked cyber defense can lead to a variety of consequences, from theft of personal information to extortion of money or the loss of valuable data, for example, family photos. It all depends on critical infrastructures, such as power plants, hospitals, and financial services companies. The protection of these and other organizations is essential for maintaining the vital functions of our society.

Everyone benefits from cyberthreat research conducted by cyber threat experts, such as 250 Talos team members who are studying new and emerging threats, as well as cyber-attack strategies. They identify new vulnerabilities, inform the public about the importance of cyber security, and increase the reliability of open source tools. The work of these specialists makes the Internet more secure for each user.

CYBER SECURITY ATTACKS ALL

Building a cyber-secure culture - The culture of your business is critical to building successful cyber security. This culture must emphasize, reinforce security behavior, and without a cyber-security culture, it will not be a resilient workforce.

Attitude - The attitude of an organization is a critical part of the culture. When we introduce awareness into the corporate culture, we increase our ability to address cyber risks. Every business is at risk, be it a small charitable or Fortune 100 company. Given the frequency of cyber-attacks, we need to be vigilant and prepared. The recruitment will promote appropriate behaviors at the individual level and contribute to the resilient workforce that every business needs.

Leadership - The leaders of the organization set the tone. Leadership is the most critical factor in influencing awareness and attitudes. Managers must devote themselves to cyber security training, recruitment, and best practice. Executives must also support security investment and advocate cyber security incorporate risk management. Executives do not require in-depth technical knowledge but should demonstrate good personal safety habits based on sound policies. Involving executives is critical to a cyber-secure business.

Training and raising awareness - As executives promote a cyber-security culture; the next step is to implement awareness-raising training for employees. These training sessions provide an understanding of risks and, most importantly, provide concrete steps to mitigate these risks. Training programs come in many forms; most include computer-based learning modules and hands-on exercises.

The use of social engineering to spread exploits via unsuspecting employees is an increasing risk. You can have access to the data or systems yourself, or you can exploit them to reach those who do. A major element of a training program is the hardening of your employees against the reality of social engineering attacks. No program leads to a sustainable 100% success rate against human attacks, but can significantly reduce the scope and impact of attacks; your cyber defenders can focus on a smaller, manageable set of incidents.

Another common way to help build a cyber-security culture is through internal awareness-raising campaigns. From posters and newsletters to contests to sweepstakes, companies have found effective ways to generate enthusiasm for key security issues.

Performance Management Incentives and deterrents can have a profound impact on human behavior. In order for true cultural change to take place with regard to cyber security acceptance, the individual performance goals must be in line with the goals of the company. Performance goals for security may include completing the required training, improving responses to phishing practices, adhering to policies, and avoiding risky online behavior. Financial and operating ratios are common in companies; it should also be security metrics.

Strengthening Through Technology And Standards

Technical controls related to human behavior can be implemented to strengthen the cyber security culture. As physical access controls increase mental awareness of a physical perimeter, password policies, multi-factor authentication, and mobile device management solutions can also enhance security culture. Company-level policies can also drive the implementation of controls by showing the negative consequences of violations.

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