The technique of preventing unwanted access, attacks, damage, or disruption to computers, networks, apps, devices, and digital information is known as cybersecurity. In order to lower digital risks and safeguard information availability, confidentiality, and integrity, it integrates technology, procedures, and security practices.
Cybersecurity covers areas such as network security, identity and access management, endpoint protection, data security, application security, threat detection, and incident response. Organizations use tools such as firewalls, encryption, authentication, security monitoring, vulnerability management, and automated threat detection to defend against risks including malware, phishing, ransomware, data breaches, and unauthorized access.
Effective cybersecurity also involves people and processes. Security awareness, regular assessments, incident-response planning, software updates, backups, and continuous monitoring help organizations identify weaknesses and respond to threats more effectively.
