Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. Cyberattacks can include:
- Accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information
- Extorting money from users via ransomware
- Interrupting normal business processes
Cybersecurity uses technology, controls, and processes to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
Some types of cybersecurity include:
- Network securityA specific type of cybersecurity that protects data sent to devices through networks. It involves implementing hardware and software mechanisms to protect networks and infrastructure from unauthorized access, disruptions, and misuse.