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Cyber Security Services
As a business, it is important to protect your systems, networks, programs, devices and data from cyber-attacks. You do not want to compromise any of these aspects.
When it comes to cyber security, prevention is better, and cheaper, than cure. It is also one of the things that the customer looks at before entrusting you with their business.
Cyber-security services offer protection against
Cybercrime – Attacks caused for financial gain or to cause disruption.
Cyber-attack - Motive is information gathering.
Cyberterrorism - Attacks to undermine electronic systems to cause panic or fear.
Cyber Security can be threatened by any of the following
Malware – Malware refers to malicious software. This is often spread through email attachments or downloads. There are many types of malware such as Viruses, Trojans, Spyware, Ransomware, Adware, Botnets, etc.
SQL injections – This attack is caused by inserting malicious code into databases through SQL statements with an intention to control and steal data.
Phishing – These attacks also target collecting information. Attackers trick email users into sharing their personal information such as credit card details and other information.
Man-in-the-middle attack – This is a type of attack where cybercriminals intercept communication between two parties to steal data.
Denial-of-service attack – This attack targets the system with a view to preventing it from carrying out its day to day regular functions.
The term Cyber Security is applicable in multiple contexts and could be associated with businesses to mobile computing. It covers a few common categories.
Network security
Application security
Information security
Operational security
Disaster recovery and business continuity
End-user education
Safety Tips Against Cyber Attacks
While most cyber security companies offer cyber protection, they strongly advise against the following.
Update your system software and operating system by installing new patches when they are available.
Use an anti-virus software that will detect and remove any threats to your system and keep all the software updated at all times for round the clock protection.
Ensure that all your passwords are strong and difficult to crack.
Be careful when opening emails from unknown senders or if they look suspicious.
Be careful when opening email attachments from unknown senders or suspicious websites.
Avoid using unsecured Wi-Fi networks in public places if possible.